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Marlborough Eases Outdoor Fire Restrictions
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:07:46 +1200 | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The Marlborough South area will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season, which means all outdoor fires need a permit approved by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. More >>
Hamiltonians To Gather On Anzac Day In Remembrance
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:39:44 +1200 | Hamilton City Council
The 2025 Anzac Day commemorations at the Memorial Park Cenotaph will begin at 6am for the dawn service, followed by a civic service at 10am. More >>
Healthy People, Warm Homes At The Heart Of Positive Ageing Forum
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:33:42 +1200 | Stratford District Council
Speaking at the May Positive Ageing Forum will be Hilary Blackstock, Sport Taranaki’s Strength & Balance coordinator, who’ll share opportunities for older adults to keep active in Taranaki, as well as how people can improve strength and balance for ...More >>
Bus Fares To Rise Due To Increased Costs, Government Mandate
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:14:15 +1200 | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
The average five percent fare increase is in response to rising operational costs and a requirement from central government to increase the private contribution toward public transport funding, ensuring services remain financially sustainable.More >>
New Plants To Start Green Facelift Of New Plymouth City Centre
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:10:39 +1200 | New Plymouth District Council
Around 22 of the oldest and most at-risk trees will be removed between Egmont and Elliot streets to be replaced with a mix of shade trees and street-level greenery. More >>
Brynderwyns Route Announcement Welcomed In Northland
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:34:44 +1200 | Northland Regional Council
"Sorting out issues with the Brynderwyn Hills has been talked about for decades, and our Regional Transport Committee has been working for many years to support progress on a better corridor," says RTC Chair Carr.More >>
We All Need The Deed
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:51:25 +1200 | The Tree Council
The Tree Council, Forest & Bird Waitākere and the Waitākere Ranges Protection Society encourage the public to make a brief submission to Auckland Council supporting the Deed of Acknowledgement before the closing date of 28 April. The more people that ...More >>
Meatworks And Council Clam Up Over West Coast Effluent Breach
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:38:01 +1200 | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The company told the council this month that it had exceeded that limit on April 7. But it has declined to answer further questions about why it was unable to stick to the consented limit.More >>
Young South Auckland Politician Quits Local Politics
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:36:30 +1200 | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The Pukekohe local has decided to move to London to join his partner, but promises this isn't the last New Zealand will see of him. More >>
Rotorua Man Claims Council Incompetence Over Dangerous Rotting Tree
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:34:49 +1200 | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
He says it shouldn't have taken him "jumping up and down" to have it felled. More >>
Boat Catches Fire, Skipper Escapes Injury – Mercury Bay
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:24:18 +1200 | Waikato Regional Council
It’s unknown how the fire in the engine bay started, with the skipper discovering flames and deploying a life raft before being picked up by nearby recreational fishers who saw the smoke about 2.30pm.More >>
Council Submission Raises Concerns Over Losses In Water Quality
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:36:30 +1200 | Waikato Regional Council
The council’s submission is in response to proposed wastewater environmental performance standards stemming from the Local Government (Water Services) Bill. More >>
NRC Given Green Light To Consortium Takeover Of MMH
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:17:11 +1200 | Northland Regional Council
The council revealed in late February it was a key figure in a consortium seeking to bring full control of Marsden Point-based Northport under a single ownership umbrella via a new joint-venture company combining MMH and Northport.More >>
Hamilton Gardens Shines With Top Tourism Honour
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:46:53 +1200 | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton Gardens has retained the prestigious Qualmark Gold Award, first received in 2011, following an independent assessment of the attraction from social, economic, environmental, and health and safety perspectives.More >>
Cycle Lanes Win Favour At Tauranga Primary School
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:55:27 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
Parents are loving the cycle lanes too, with one mum taking to social media platform LinkedIn recently to share a photo of her children riding to school along Cameron Road with their mates.More >>
Talanoa A Dynamic Weekend Of Storytelling, Discussion And Cultural Celebration At NPDCs Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:08:25 +1200 | NPDC
The Talanoa sessions are designed to honour and expand this, while developing connections nurtured through the project, using film, movement, music, visual expression, kai/food, and kōrero/conversation.More >>
Next Café Create Coming Up
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:47:07 +1200 | Marlborough District Council
The next event is on 1 May at the ASB Theatre from 7.15am to 8.45am featuring theatre CEO Joseph Casalme who will share insights into their community programmes. More >>
New Cultural Touchpoints And Enhancements On The Way For Mauao
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:42:43 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
During the installation period, all tracks will remain open with minimal disruption to the public. However, there may be stop/go traffic management in certain areas to safely transport materials and vehicles to each installation site. More >>
Firearms Owners “Will Stockpile Ammo” Ahead Of Deadline
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:12:19 +1200 | COLFO
The ammunition deadline is the final stage in events which require owners to register firearms with the Government Registry. Other events include applying for a licence, buying a firearm, changing address or reporting theft.More >>
Waitangirua Link Road Reopens With New Speed Limit
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:19:02 +1200 | Porirua City Council
A decision was made to close one lane rather than use stop/go or traffic light traffic management, as it will mean the work can be completed more quickly and will cost less.More >>
