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Wellington City Council And Mana Whenua Recognised For te reo Māori Initiatives In Pōneke
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:19:22 +1200 | Wellington City Council
Te Rāngai Tūmatanui award acknowledges government departments, agencies and organisations that have delivered initiatives that support the revitalisation of te reo Māori across Aotearoa.More >>
Kāpiti Youth Are Encouraged To ThinkBIG
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:33:17 +1200 | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Youth Council has funding available through its ThinkBIG grants and is partnering with the Kāpiti Coast District Council to administer the funding. The ThinkBIG grants help young people aged between 13 and 24 turn their big ideas into reality. Grants ...More >>
Council To Support New Kāpiti Training Pathway
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:37:11 +1200 | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mills Albert to support the Pathways programme. More >>
The Most Important Job In The City: Nominations Open For Tauranga City Council’s Election
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:19:10 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
On 20 July, the city will elect 10 new people to Council – the Mayor, eight general ward Councillors and one Councillor for the new Māori ward, Te Awanui. More >>
Waikato Regional Council Recognises Young Water Science Talent
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:38:37 +1200 | Waikato Regional Council
Third-year student Cady Burns has won the Waikato Regional Council Prize in Water Science for 2024, which she collected at Wednesday’s full council meeting in Hamilton. Council Chair Pamela Storey presented the prize, which recognises a University of ...More >>
Hook, Line And Fine: Twenty-three Boats Caught Fishing In Motiti Protection Area
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:25:51 +1200 | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The three offshore reef systems surrounding Motiti Island have been protected since August 2021 when the Motiti Protection Area was established. More >>
Reconstruct: Trial To Recycle Construction Waste
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:05:04 +1200 | Nelson City Council
Nelson City Council and Nelson Environment Centre (NEC) are launching a trial project to tackle the high volume of construction and demolition waste that ends up in Nelson’s landfill.More >>
Reminder – Some Bus Fares Changing On 1 May
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:38:37 +1200 | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council is reminding bus passengers to top up their Bee Cards ahead of fare changes on 1 May 2024. More >>
Auckland Mayor Applauds Sensible Submissions On The Long-Term Plan
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:36:43 +1200 | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Public feedback on the council’s Long-term Plan (10-year Budget) 2024-2034, was presented to the Budget Committee today in a workshop. Almost 28,000 submissions were received from individuals, organisations and iwi during the month-long consultation ...More >>
Ruawai Leader Slams Kaipara Council In Battle Over $400k Property
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:56:54 +1200 | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaipara District Council (KDC) earlier this month rescinded its December decision that sale proceeds from a $400,000 residential property could be returned to the Raupo drainage committee. When the 16 Ruawai Wharf Rd property sells, the sale proceeds ...More >>
Anzac Day Services Commemorate Sacrifice And Service
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:53:51 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga's Anzac Day services brought the community together in solemn remembrance today, honouring the sacrifice and service of those who have served, and currently serve, in the armed forces.More >>
Third Bailey Bridge Installed By Council
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:48:07 +1200 | Gisborne District Council
Another Bailey bridge has been successfully installed in Tairāwhiti. More >>
Pavilion Signals New Era For Community Sport In Pāpāmoa
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:44:42 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council representatives and community sports clubs gathered tocelebrate the sod turning for the new Alice Johnson Oval Pavilion at Gordon Spratt Reserve, Pāpāmoa. Construction of the new pavilion marks another exciting milestone for ...More >>
Future Shape Of Farming On Show At Southern AgriTech And Innovation Day
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:39:58 +1200 | Thriving Southland
The future shape of farming will be all the talk at the Southern AgriTech and Innovation Day 2024 at Waimumu on May 2. With an impressive line-up of keynote speakers, breakout sessions and exhibitors, attendees can expect a day filled with inspiration and practical ...More >>
Historic First Official Council Meeting On A Marae
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:55:52 +1200 | Ruapehu District Council
Hosted by Ngāti Manunui at Kakahi Marae elected members, staff, and members of the public were welcomed with a powhiri prior to the start of the official hui. More >>
Proposed Change To Waihou Constituency Boundary
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:37:37 +1200 | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council will continue to have 14 elected members, but the boundary for one of the constituencies is proposed to extend to ensure balanced representation. More >>
Adaptation Funding Helps Path The Future For Waihi Beach Lifeguards
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:56:54 +1200 | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The future of a community hub in the heart of Waihī Beach is now looking clearer, despite the challenges it is facing due to a changing climate. More >>
Councillor Ray Chung Statement On Reading Cinema Deal
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:52:21 +1200 | Councillor Ray Chung
Cancelled Deal Good For Wellington Ratepayers, But Concerns Over Democratic Process Need Addressing More >>
Business Canterbury Urges Council To Cut Costs, Not Ambition For City
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:36:47 +1200 | Business Canterbury
The Business Canterbury submission addresses concerns over a 'rates hump' and the need for the Council to maintain affordability while managing cost pressures. More >>
High Levels Of Toxic Algae Along Waikanae River, Kāpiti
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:27:05 +1200 | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington encourages everyone to check LAWA website warnings and alerts before visiting rivers in the Wellington Region. More >>
