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Firearms Owners Want Shooting Ranges In Every Major City

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:12 pm | COLFO

Independent firearms experts have pointed out New Zealand has one of the lowest rates of club membership among licensed firearm owners, with only 5% of the firearm owning population belonging to a local club or range. More >>

Can New Public Infrastructure Pay For Itself?

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

"The social and economic benefits of public infrastructure - our hospitals, schools, roads, water networks and more - are clear. But while all infrastructure needs to be paid for, it’s not always clear how it’s paid for," Peter Nunns, General Manager ... More >>

Charges Laid Over Murupara Incident

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and further charges are possible. The station has been secured and repairs will begin as soon as possible. More >>

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Horowhenua District Council Votes In Favour Of Levin War Memorial Hall And Village Green Redevelopment

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:46 am | Horowhenua District Council

During Wednesday’s Horowhenua District Council meeting, a majority of elected members voted to sell the land to The Wellington Company Limited after a month-long community consultation on the proposed redevelopment. More >>

Demolition Of Stand Signals Progress For Tūparikino Active Community Hub

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 10:23 am | NPDC

New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) and Taranaki Racing Incorporated (TRI) have been working closely together to ensure racing and the community hub can operate seamlessly alongside each other. More >>

Shared E-Scooter Operations To Change In Tauranga

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 10:15 am | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council and current e-scooter license holder Beam Mobility have mutually agreed that Beam’s service will conclude at the end of March. More >>

Infrastructure The Focus For Hutt City Council’s Draft Annual Plan

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 10:13 am | Hutt City Council

With Lower Hutt’s population projected to reach 125,000 by 2033, the Council is taking steps to ensure the city can meet future demands while maintaining essential services and protecting the environment. More >>

Fatal Crash, Marton

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:54 am | New Zealand Police

The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>

Man Charged After Indecency Incidents On Buses, Wellington

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:52 am | New Zealand Police

Wellington Police are committed to ensuring all members of the public are safe and feel safe as they move about our community. More >>

Update: Arrest In Aggravated Burglary Investigation, Miramar

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:47 am | New Zealand Police

Wellington Police continue to investigate the death of 63-year-old Abdul Nabizadah and are working to establish if there is a link between the aggravated burglary and Mr Nabizadah’s death. More >>

Richmond Bridge Upgrade: The Million-dollar Gridlock Question

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:54 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

The project's length and the cost of building a bypass route have both decreased, but Tasman District Council is still waiting to decide on its traffic management plan for the major works. More >>

Private Mayoral Park Proposed In Busy Nelson Carpark

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:52 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Several road and parking changes are being proposed in Nelson, including giving the mayor a private park in one of the city's busiest public carparks. More >>

Dad’s Bike Track Dream To Become A Reality After Battle

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:45 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

A beachside community in south Auckland will finally have its first pump track after the project was approved by the local board. More >>

Tauranga Faces 12 Percent Rates Hike, Council Seeks Further Savings

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:43 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Tauranga ratepayers face a proposed overall rates rise of 12 percent from July, but the mayor says it could have been more than 20 percent if the council had not found savings. More >>

Councillor Rapped For Assuming Gender Of Mayors

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:40 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

An Invercargill councillor has apologised for assuming the gender of mayors after initially doubling down on his comment at a meeting. More >>

Update: Homicide Investigation, Christchurch

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police

The investigation team is now seeking sightings and information about a light-coloured people-mover that was in the area at the time. More >>

SPCA Prosecutes Man For Brutal Treatment Of Dog

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 5:06 pm | SPCA

The offender was charged with ill-treatment of an animal under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. The charge was for multiple instances of physical abuse towards his black crossbreed dog, Bubby, during the incident. More >>

Further Progress For Wairoa Flood Mitigation – Refined Option 1c+ Impacts Less Whenua Māori And Fewer Houses

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 5:03 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Crown Manager, Lawrence Yule, says the Council’s decision to progress Option 1C+ demonstrates the continued commitment to the project’s shared kaupapa. More >>

Third Person Before The Courts Following Aggravated Robbery, Invercargill

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Police

At around 3.30am on Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road. The group targeted cigarettes and tobacco before fleeing in a vehicle. More >>

Wairoa's Long-awaited Flood Resilience Infrastructure Reaches Milestone

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 4:14 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Option 1C+ has also been supported by the Wairoa District Council through a letter of endorsement from Mayor Craig Little, and a letter of recommendation for the revised alignment to be adopted from the Crown Manager. More >>

Progress On Dropout Repair Programme

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 4:11 pm | Gisborne District Council

A total of 344 slips and dropouts have been approved by funders NZ Transport Agency and National Infrastructure Funding and Financing (NIFF) for repair by mid-2027, some of which are located on the region’s busiest forestry and farming transport ... More >>

Wakefield's Totara View To Join Moutere-Waimea Ward

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:45 pm | Tasman District Council

Following considerations, Elected Members voted to keep the council's previously proposed representation structure for the next two local Council elections in 2025 and 2028. More >>

Young People Help Out At Riding For The Disabled

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:42 pm | SociaLink

Young Tauranga people with disabilities are pitching in at Riding for the Disabled, keeping the grounds neat and tidy. This week four young adults from Recreate are volunteering in the sunshine weeding the Sensory Trail - but some say they would ... More >>

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Adopted Annual Plan 2025-26 For Consultation

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:35 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

The proposed Annual Plan includes an average rate rise of 9.9 percent – a significant change from the 18.3 percent average rates increase originally forecast for 2025-26. More >>

Explore The Seafloor: New Interactive Maps Launched In Akaroa

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:12 pm | Environment Canterbury

Iongairo is a partnership between papatipu rūnanga of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, the Department of Conservation, and Environment Canterbury, with the University of Otago serving as the project’s science partner. More >>

IPL Fuel Testers To Strike Over "Unfair" Omission From Bonus Scheme Following Failed Mediation

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:00 pm | Workers First Union

The strike action is set to take place from March 31st and will last for six days between 12:01AM - 11:59PM on 31 March and 2-6 April. More >>

Man Taken Into Custody Following Murupara Incident

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Police

About 6:45am, the man allegedly forced entry into the unmanned Murupara Police station by smashing a glass door. A vehicle was not used to gain entry to the station. More >>

Council To Adopt Draft LTP Plan On 27 March Before Community Consultation

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1:53 pm | Westland District Council

The Westland District Council has completed its draft Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2025-2034, setting out the proposed direction, priorities, and major projects for the next nine years. This critical document will guide decisions on infrastructure, community services, ... More >>

Toi Foundation Supports The Launch Of The Whare O Te Tapatahi: A Project To Address Rough Sleeping In New Plymouth

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1:42 pm | Toi Foundation

Whare o te Tapatahi is envisioned as a three-phase project designed to foster acceptance and deliver positive outcomes for the community. The first phase includes establishing a welcoming space where rough sleepers can access meals, showers, comprehensive support ... More >>

Two Before The Court Following Burglary, Bluff

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Police

A Police Dog Unit was then called to track the two youths on foot. One was located and taken into custody on Foyle Street, with the second located on Henderson Road just after 3:20am. More >>

Tasman Police Appealing For Firearms As Investigation Continues Into Cold Case

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Police

The homicide investigation was launched on 28 December 1998 after David’s body was located on a remote West Coast beach near Ross. More >>

Council Work On Track In 2025/26 Annual Plan Information Report

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 12:02 pm | Masterton District Council

The Council will finalise the Annual Plan in June, and Mayor Gary Caffell said good progress had been made on key projects including the extension and refurbishment of the library, extension of Waiata House, the new animal shelter, and the future ... More >>

Proposed Dog Control Updates - Are We Barking Up The Right Tree?

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:51 am | Hutt City Council

The Council encourages all dog owners, walkers, and the wider community to take part in the consultation process and help shape the future of dog control in Lower Hutt. More >>

Arrests Follow Burglary Report In St Heliers

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:50 am | New Zealand Police

“Three offenders were reported to be trying to break into the store and had kicked the door in,” she says. More >>

REVEALED: Auckland Council’s $560,000 ‘Rainbow Machine’

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:36 am | Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance

The same request can reveal that since the Rainbow Machine’s 2018 commissioning, Auckland Council has spent $104,405 cleaning, moving and erecting the installation in various locations. Council has spent a further $6,898 on maintenance for the machine, ... More >>

Arts And Creative Sector Continues To Make Strong Contribution To Economy - New Data Shows

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 10:54 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage

"The arts and creative sector make a significant contribution to the lives of all New Zealanders, and it’s great to be able to measure economic impacts as part of our wider insights programme," says Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage ... More >>

49 - Not Out

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 10:41 am | New Zealand Police

Family and community partners joined colleagues past and present at a surprise morning tea to celebrate the Senior Constable’s milestone and pay tribute to the man known as the oracle, who has forged a remarkable career and built a name for himself both ... More >>

Mid-Canterbury Travellers Face Delays At Ealing, North Of The Rangitata River Bridge, SH1 From Next Week

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 10:15 am | NZ Transport Agency

From 31 March to the end of April, a road sealing team will repair a section of highway at the intersection of Withells Road to the west and Ealing Road to the east. There will be no work over the Easter Weekend or public holidays with crews restoring the ... More >>

Cycle Lane Separators Coming To City’s State Highway

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 9:59 am | New Plymouth District Council

The full Transport Choices project includes one kilometre of shared pathway between Barrett Road and Belair Avenue, four crossing upgrades, safety improvements at 11 intersections plus the cycle lane separators. More >>

The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 9:57 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The Samoan and New Zealand Governments are now working through what the next steps are. More >>

Ongoing Incident, Murupara

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 9:47 am | New Zealand Police

The scene is currently contained, and Police are actively engaging with one person. More >>

Information And Inspiration On Show At Fantastic Futures Event To Encourage Vocational Pathways In Nelson Tasman

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:57 am | Nelson Regional Development Agency

Held on Wednesday 2 April at Founders Heritage Park, the event is focused on ‘learn while you earn’ opportunities, and features over 25 business and industry exhibitors. More >>

National Advisory: Tsunami Advisory For New Zealand CANCELLED

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:08 pm | National Emergency Management Agency

This is the last message via the National Warning System for this event. More >>

‘Heartstring Stuff’: Former Politician Wants Reserve Returned To Whānau

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:50 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.' More >>

Wairarapa Commuters To Remain On ‘Knife-Edge’ For Months Yet

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:48 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Haskell, who was previously the chief executive of Wellington Water and began at Transdev in November, said there was a shortage of licenced train managers for Wairarapa. More >>

Ex-Councillor Loses Stoush Over Gorse-covered Land

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:46 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Bluff Hill/Motupōhue was managed to meet the requirements of the Southland Pest Hub, which recommended gorse be kept 10 metres from neighbouring boundaries, council group manager consenting and environment Jonathan Shaw said. More >>

Tyre Specialist Stunned At Car Damage From Roadworks

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:30 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Motorists caught in it have described loose tar and chip seal piling onto their tyres, slowing their cars to an almost undriveable speed, while stones shaking loose from other vehicles chipped at their paintwork and windscreens. More >>

‘Peace’ For Ngāti Hāua Negotiator Ahead Of Signing Deed Of Settlement

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:27 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

The iwi is expecting several hundred people to attend to witness the signing. All iwi members present will be given the opportunity to sign the Deed of Settlement. More >>

EDS Welcomes Closure Of The Inner Hauraki Gulf Rock Lobster Fishery

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 6:42 pm | EDS

“It’s great to see Hon Minister Jones taking action to reduce fishing pressure on rock lobster populations in the inner Hauraki Gulf,” says EDS Chief Operating Officer Shay Schlaepfer. More >>

Two Arrested Following Invercargill Aggravated Robbery

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Police

At around 3.30am on Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road. The group targeted cigarettes and tobacco before fleeing in a vehicle. More >>

Inspirational Learnings At Coastal Restoration Conference

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 4:38 pm | Gisborne District Council

The three-day conference, hosted in Tolaga Bay, showcased local mātauranga-ā-iwi of Te Aitanga a Hauiti and Ngāti Porou from Dr Wayne Ngata, Victor Walker and Graeme Atkins who spoke about the taiao, restoration of Uawanui River and unique coastal ... More >>

Strong Community Voice Vital For RMA Reforms - LGNZ

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 4:27 pm | LGNZ

“It’s obvious that the current RMA system is neither delivering sufficient development nor adequately protecting our environment. As providers of over a quarter of this country’s infrastructure, councils strongly support reducing roadblocks to development ... More >>

Going Bush This Autumn? Here's How To Enjoy It Safely

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Police

Senior Constable Barry Shepherd says with the end of daylight saving approaching and the Roar just around the corner people going into the outdoors should take the proper precautions and prepare for any situation. More >>

E Tipu E Rea Calls For Systemic Change Beyond 72-Hour Postnatal Stay

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 4:19 pm | E Tipu e Rea

Zoe Witika- Hawke (CEO), states "the reality is that we have young māmā giving birth and being sent home to overcrowded houses with 15 others. Some tell us they skip eating due to cost of living. Breastfeeding support is important, but māmā ... More >>