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Extraordinary Council Meeting To Address Insurance Premium Increases
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:48 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlborough District Council will meet next Thursday 11 July to discuss increases in insurance cover for the current financial year. The meeting is from 8.30am, prior to the Environment and Planning Committee. More >>
‘Critical Time’: Decision On Golf Course Lease Delayed
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:43 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
If approved, one option could mean it gets one year's notice to get off the green. More >>
Libraries Offered Funding Reprieve After Public Outcry
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:30 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Unplanned library closures and reduced hours could soon be over in South Wairarapa after extra funds were allocated in the council's Enhanced Annual Plan. More >>
New Plan For Scott Base Redevelopment
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:30 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
The new redevelopment plan will be supported by a masterplan that ensures the infrastructure can adapt to meet the changing needs of science and the impacts of environmental and climate change. More >>
Cemetery Fee Hike Could Spark Backlash, Councillor Warns
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:28 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The Marlborough District Council last week confirmed a change in how burials and cremations will be funded in Marlborough after putting a proposal out for consultation through the long-term plan. More >>
Fletcher Living Teams Up With NZ Food Network To Rescue Seven Tonnes Of West Auckland Kiwifruit Destined For Waste
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Food Network
With everyone coming together to prevent these perfectly good kiwifruit fruit from going to waste, this initiative exemplifies the power of community and corporate collaboration to address food waste. More >>
New Blueprint Aims To Scale Up Seagrass Restoration To Boost Biodiversity And Ecosystem Health
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:51 pm | Cawthron Institute
A new seagrass blueprint released by Cawthron Institute hopes to pave the way for large-scale restoration efforts of seagrass meadows across the country, helping to support biodiversity, improve water quality and sequester carbon. More >>
Hamilton Gardens Named Among World’s Best – Again
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:46 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton Gardens has secured another international honour, having been named once again in the top 1% of things to do in the world by Tripadvisor. The accolade comes after the Gardens had its best year on record, with over 500,000 people visiting ... More >>
Hunters Hope To Donate A Half-tonne Of Venison Every Month
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:43 pm | RNZ
Two hunters with an idea to donate off-cut meat have now dished out 40,000 meals across Canterbury. More >>
Town Beach Clean-up Starts Today
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
Heavy machinery is being set up at Waikanae and Midway beaches and Council Journeys Infrastructure Manager Dave Hadfield asks everyone to make sure children and any dogs are kept away from the excavators and trucks. More >>
Councils Can’t Fund Housing Growth Alone
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:25 pm | LGNZ
LGNZ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to housing growth today. However, the lack of support to make it happen is a major concern for councils. More >>
South Wairarapa’s Community Boards Could Disappear
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:57 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Community boards may be on the way out, in what would be one of the biggest changes to democracy in South Wairarapa since 1989. More >>
More Frosty Weather Ahead
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:49 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 4 - Monday 8 July More >>
Waste To Energy Plant For The Private Sector
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:21 pm | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council is not progressing any further investigations into a waste to energy plant in the district, concluding at their June meeting that it would be the responsibility of the private sector. More >>
Dwelling And Household Estimates: June 2024 Quarter
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:59 am | Stats NZ
Dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as 'bottom lines' in the calculation of market coverage rates. More >>
Crash Blocks Intersection In Papakura, Auckland
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash at the intersection of Opaheke Road and Settlement Road in Papakura, Auckland. More >>
Kaikohe Police Investigate Historical Child Death
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 10:13 am | New Zealand Police
Northland Police are investigating the unexplained historic death of a child in Kaikohe. More >>
Fire At Ōtāhuhu Police Station Overnight
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 9:39 am | New Zealand Police
Police has closed the Ōtāhuhu Police Station following a fire in a section of the building overnight. More >>
Save Lives, Join The Big Swim
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 9:15 am | Westland District Council
Take part in the Big Swim this July and support the Coastguard NZ to keep saving lives on the water. More >>
Consumer Says It’s Time To Ban Sunbeds
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 8:19 am | Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ’s recent mystery shop of sunbed operators across Aotearoa found a concerning level of non-compliance. Several allowed a person with type-1 skin (fair skin which burns easily or never tans) to use their sunbeds and one operator allowed ... More >>
House Fire - Manapouri
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 8:08 am | New Zealand Police
Police are attending a fire at a property in View Street, Manapouri. More >>
Business Consent Irregularities Spark Aerodrome Investigation
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:28 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The legal status of businesses at the Motueka Aerodrome have been called into question as unearthed irregularities date back decades. More >>
Bouquets For Departing Whakatāne Council Boss
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:24 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
NEW CHALLENGES: Whakatāne District Council chief executive Stephanie O’Sullivan will be moving on this month to take up the chief executive position at Waipa District Council. Photo Whakatāne District Council More >>
Kawerau First In Eastern Bay To Set Rates
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:22 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The council adopted its annual plan for the coming financial year at a meeting on Wednesday, setting an overall rates increase of 12.2 percent. More >>
Rates Remission For Four Kawerau Groups
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:20 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Kawerau sporting and recreational groups that lease land from Kawerau District Council will soon be eligible for a 100 percent rates rebate. More >>
Crash Closes Road In Queenstown - Southern
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Kingston Road/State Highway 6 is closed at the intersection with Peninsula Road following a two-car crash. Emergency services were called approximately 6:45pm. Initial indications suggest at least one person is seriously injured. The road is currently ... More >>
Pay Doesn’t Reflect Workload – Councillors
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:17 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri's councillors have accepted a payrise and voted against conducting a representation review. More >>
Census Data Delay Puts Stop To Representation Review
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:14 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A delay in receiving up to date Census data means the Waimakariri District Council is unable to complete a representation review. More >>
Gisborne Council Asked To Fly Palestinian Flag
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:10 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga noted the petition, with 294 signatures, aligns with central government's stance on Gaza, however chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann said it would be rare for local governments to get involved with petitions of this ... More >>
Rusty Rubbish Bins Need Replacing In South Auckland Town Centre
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:08 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Several rusty rubbish bins in a south Auckland town centre are in desperate need of replacement, a councillor says. More >>
Old Dump Site Discovered At Whitebait Restoration Site
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:06 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A community effort to create more space for whitebait to spawn in the Whanganui River came up against an unexpected snag: an old dump site on the river’s edge. More >>
Bollard Blunder: Residents Accept Council Apology As Talks Resume
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:05 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Hakatere Huts residents have begrudgingly accepted an apology in the hopes of reaching a democratic solution. More >>
Libraries Offered Funding Reprieve After Public Outcry
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:02 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Unplanned library closures and reduced hours could soon be over in South Wairarapa after extra funds were allocated in the council's Enhanced Annual Plan. More >>
Volunteers Needed For South Auckland Emergency Response
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:01 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The search is on for volunteers to join an emergency response team in south Auckland. More >>
What The Granny Flat Proposal Means For Nelson
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6:57 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Local designers are debating whether the proposal will give Nelson the right tools to accommodate future population growth. More >>
Developer: Hiked Fees ‘Punishes New Homeowners’
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6:55 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Development contributions have more than tripled in some places in Tasman sparking concerns from developers about housing supply and affordability. More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Kāpiti-Mana Fleeing Driver Incident
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fleeing driver incident across the Kāpiti-Mana region yesterday, 2 July 2024. More >>
South Wairarapa’s Community Boards Could Disappear
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6:44 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Community boards may be on the way out, in what would be one of the biggest changes to democracy in South Wairarapa since 1989. More >>
Paw Justice Partners Again With Harley-Davidson For Operation S.O.S [Save Our Shelters] & Unite With Man’s Best Friend
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6:29 pm | Paw Justice
Kiwis offered the chance to save man’s best friend by entering a draw to win another of man’s best friends – a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. More >>
New Clubs New Zealand Chief Executive Announced
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6:25 pm | Clubs New Zealand
Lucy Waterreus brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having demonstrated her leadership capabilities and deep understanding of the hospitality industry over many years. More >>
June Climate Summary
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6:03 pm | NIWA
Of the six main centres in June 2024, Auckland was the warmest, Tauranga was the wettest and sunniest, Christchurch was the coolest and driest, and Dunedin was the least sunny. More >>
Wairoa Mayor Welcomes $500K Boost From Government To Relief Fund
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 5:58 pm | Wairoa District Council
The contribution is additional to the $100,000 already pledged from the Government, following the flooding event on Wednesday, 26 June, that left hundreds of Wairoa people homeless. More >>
New Director Of Building Services At Te Pae Christchurch
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 5:54 pm | Te Pae Christchurch
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre General Manager Ross Steele says Troy is a strong and pragmatic leader and strategic thinker. More >>
The Ākina Foundation Releases Recommendations To Supercharge Social Investment In New Zealand
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 4:34 pm | Akina Foundation
The white paper explores the range of opportunities that social investment could create in addressing New Zealand’s complex and multifaceted social issues, and its transformative potential for government, stakeholders, and communities. More >>
Peketā Campground Will Be Operated By Te Rūnanga O Kaikōura
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:48 pm | Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu
The Peketā Campground operations team will accept bookings from 3 July onwards. More >>
Report Highlights Savings Of Denser Living
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:41 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The cost benefits of urban intensification have been revealed in a proof-of-concept report commissioned by Greater Wellington. More >>
Variation To Introduce Landscape Schedules For Thirteen Locations In The Upper Clutha
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:38 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will notify a variation to the Proposed District Plan (PDP) to introduce additional landscape schedules in the Upper Clutha later this month, after approval was given at the Full Council Meeting on Thursday ... More >>
Abuse Survivor Says Nine Months At Epuni Boys' Home 'Basically Ruined My Life'
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:15 pm | RNZ
A survivor of abuse at Epuni Boys' Home says what he went through during his nine months there as an 11-year-old shaped his next 50 years. More >>
Wagging Trails To Get Dogs And Owners Out And About
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:05 pm | Masterton District Council
Wagging Trails will be launched on Sunday (7 July), with a community walk around Henley Lake. More >>
Mountain Road/SH 3, Midhirst Closed Following Crash - Central
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Mountain Road (State Highway 3) in Midhirst is closed near the intersection with Kelly Road following a crash. A car collided with a power pole at around 1.40pm and power lines have come down across the road. Diversions are being put in place and ... More >>
NEW CAMPAIGN: Taxpayers’ Union Launches Campaign To Save Thorndon Quay
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Wellington City Council is planning on tearing up Thorndon Quay to install what The Post has described as a “traffic light bonanza.” This will see 6 sets of traffic lights and five sets of speed bumps installed over just 1.7km of road. Businesses, ... More >>
Keep The Kids Busy These School Holidays In Porirua
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:59 pm | Porirua City Council
School holidays start at the end of the week, and if you’re still scratching your head about how to keep the littlies entertained during the term break, here are some ideas that are local, and many of them at little or no cost. More >>
Regional Council Supports Government's Wairoa Flood Response Review
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:19 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council
Regional Council Chair Hinewai Ormsby says the council is fully supportive of the Government review and will contribute in any way it can. More >>
Wellingtonians Find The City Easier To Cycle And Bus Around Than In Previous Years - Annual Residents Monitoring Survey
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:17 pm | Wellington City Council
This survey will continue to help Wellington City Council make informed decisions about what residents want and need. More >>
SH1 Curran Street On-ramp Closed, Lanes Blocked On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:12 pm | NZTA
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that the SH1 Curran Street on-ramp (northbound) is currently closed and lanes 1 and 2 (northbound) on the Auckland Harbour Bridge are blocked due to a police incident. Two lanes northbound ... More >>
Two Lanes Closed On The Auckland Harbour Bridge - Auckland City
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Police
An incident on the Auckland Harbour Bridge has closed two northbound lanes. The two closed lanes are those on the clip-on, left-hand side of the bridge heading north. The Incident concerns a person’s well-being. Motorists heading north across the ... More >>
Have You Seen Jemaine?
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 41-year-old Jemaine Paniora, who has been reported missing. More >>
Crash Blocks Kaipara Coast Highway, Glorit, Auckland - Waitematā
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a crash on the Kaipara Coast Highway in Glorit, Auckland. The single vehicle crash, involving a logging truck, was reported at 10.58am. Thankfully, the driver has not been seriously injured. Kaipara Coast Highway is expected ... More >>
Two Lanes Closed On The Auckland Harbour Bridge - Auckland City
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Police
An incident on the Auckland Harbour Bridge has closed two northbound lanes. More >>
Auckland’s Tāmaki River To Benefit From New Wastewater Pump Station
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 12:27 pm | Watercare Services
Wet Weather Overflows Into The Tāmaki River In Auckland's Inner East Will Be Few And Far Between, Thanks To Watercare’s New Dunkirk Wastewater Pump Station And The 1.4-kilometre Gravity Sewer Main That Have Just Gone Into Service. More >>
