News from GWRC The western side of Belmont Regional Park is closed until further notice as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) respond to wildfire, including the Māra Roa and Waihora Loop tracks. The fire began in Porirua this afternoon, near walking tracks in the Park. Members of the public are strongly advised to stay […]
When: 16-18 February 2024 Where: Highlands Motorsport Park, Cromwell Cromwell’s population will again swell with the arrival of international and local contenders for the 2024 Super Sprint MotorSport New Zealand Championship series – headlined ...
The 2024 New Zealand Cross-country Championships kicked off with thrill-a-minute racing at back-to-back rounds one and two near Nelson at the weekend. There were two three-hour senior races and two 90-minute junior races on the hilly farmland ...
Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on Bluff Highway, Greenville this afternoon near Invercargill. The road remains closed while a scene examination takes place. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Commenting on the Government’s three-stage legislation plan to replace Three Waters and the appointment of a Technical Advisory Group, Taxpayers’ Union Head of Campaigns, Callum Purves, said: “We welcome the clarity on how exactly the new coalition proposes ...
Southern Cross Travel Insurance strengthens leadership team with Chief Underwriting Officer and Chief Legal and Risk Officer appointments Southern Cross Travel Insurance has announced the appointment of Anita Samu as Chief Underwriting Officer and Greg ...
Nelson City Council is now accepting further submissions on existing submissions made to Plan Change 29 from eligible people and groups. Council officers have carefully reviewed each submission and produced a comprehensive summary outlining the decisions ...
The western side of Belmont Regional Park is closed to the public until further notice as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) respond to wildfire, including Māra Roa and Waihora Loop tracks. The fire began in Porirua this afternoon, near walking ...
“The announcement of legislation to repeal Three Waters is symbolic of a broader change in direction, away from the centralising instincts of Labour and back toward empowering local communities,” says ACT Infrastructure and Local Government spokesman ...
It is now certain that New Zealand ratepayers will pay higher rates with the Government confirming it has no plan to help councils deal with ageing water infrastructure, Local Government spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. “The Government’s confirmation ...
Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Tītoki this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the crash, involving one vehicle on Mangakähia Road, around 12.20pm. Sadly, one person received critical injuries and died at the ...
Nelson City Council has started work to restore full access to Cable Bay Road, fixing three major slips that were caused by the August 2022 weather event. These slips damaged the road, causing it to be single lane in places, and are challenging ...
Water restrictions have been introduced for Dargaville and surrounds, with residents across the entire Kaipara district being urged to use the precious resource wisely. The Level 3 restrictions announced by Kaipara District Council apply to supplied ...
Queenstown Lakes District Councillors are being asked to approve funding to implement a future kerbside organics collection service and processing solution at the full Council meeting on 15 February 2024. The introduction of an organics collection service ...
A mid-term review of the Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans 2021 - 2031 is underway, and the public are being asked to comment on the proposed changes. Otago and Southland are collectively seeking a total $1.8 billion in funding from the Waka ...
Stacey van der Putten, AT Director Public Transport Services and Active Modes: It is enormously disappointing that AT is having to cancel train services today because of speed restrictions put in place by KiwiRail on the Auckland rail network due to ...
Murray Burt, AT Director Infrastructure and Place The recent run of good weather across Auckland has helped our construction crews to make good progress on the rebuild of Meola Road, a key part of the Point Chevalier to Westmere improvements project. ...
The Coalition Government is continuing work to restore council ownership and control of water assets by repealing Three Waters and appointing a Technical Advisory Group to provide expert advice on the implementation of Local Water Done Well, Local Government ...
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has finished its operations at the Lee Valley fire. The site will continue to be monitored by forestry crews. The investigation into the fire is ongoing, although a suspicious cause has been ruled out.
Plans to deliver tax relief to hard-working New Zealanders, rebuild business confidence and restore the Crown’s finances to order will be unveiled on 30 May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.
As it becomes increasingly difficult for New Zealanders to get on the property ladder, new research commissioned by Kiwi Property reveals that Kiwis’ attitudes to how and where we live are changing, and many, particularly the younger generation, no ...
13.5 tonnes of domestic terminal food court organic waste diverted from landfill in three months A good sort: New $5 million waste facility opens airside to improve waste management and increase recycling
The Post reports: Wellington’s mayors can agree on one thing — water meters are coming. Greater Wellington Regional Council chairperson Daran Ponter on December 14 issued mayors in Wellington, Hutt City, Upper Hutt, and Porirua an ultimatum: His council would consider a higher charge for water supply beyond allocated limits if it did not see […]
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Record rainfall and flooding caused by Cyclone Gabrielle across Hawkes Bay has been frequently described as a ‘one-in-100 year’ event. With the cyclone’s anniversary this week, the SMC asked a social psychologist and emergency management expert how ...