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1. Car crash in Titirangi

11 August 2013 12:25pm | New Zealand Police

At about 9:27am this morning, emergency services responded to a car, that had crashed into a power-pole, on Huia Road, Laingholm, Titirangi. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was taken to hospital, status 3. .. More >>

2. Inorganic Rubbish Collections On Again In Manukau

25 July 2001 2:26pm | Manukau City Council

It¡¦s that time of the year when residents in Manukau can get rid of all those unwanted household goods growing mould in back yards and garages. Inorganic rubbish collections will run throughout the city from August through to mid December... More >>

3. Southland Police Warn Parents About Ask.fm

11 August 2013 10:25am | New Zealand Police

Southland police are urging parents and schools to be aware of a website Ask.fm and are encouraging people to block the site after it has been linked to cyber bullying. .. More >>

4. Police seek information after shooting

11 August 2013 12:29pm | New Zealand Police

Christchurch Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in the central city. .. More >>

5. Truck Crash At Athenree Gorge Detour In Place

09 August 2013 4:18pm | NZTA

A crash involving a fully laden log truck has closed a section of State Highway 2 (SH2) at Athenree Gorge, the NZ Transport Agency says a short detour is in place while they remove the truck... More >>

6. New aquatic centre opens in Kāpiti

10 August 2013 12:19pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Mayor Jenny Rowan says the community is 'abuzz with excitement' about the new state-of-the-art swimming pool complex located in the heart of Paraparaumu. "This is the most exciting community facility to open in our District. We have been waiting ..... More >>

7. Auckland House Prices --- The Ongoing Saga

31 July 2013 2:09pm | Keith Rankin

Keith Rankin, 31 July 2013 Auckland's housing problem is not all that it seems. The price of housing - as opposed to the price of houses - is falling, not rising. Recent reports indicate a shortfall in demand for rental properties. ( Renting in ..... More >>

8. Living wage for all workers doing council work

11 August 2013 12:02pm | John Minto

Over the past 20 years wages for council employees have decreased by at least 20% in real terms while salaries of senior council managers have skyrocketed. .. More >>

9. Man Critically Injured in Christchurch

11 August 2013 10:32am | New Zealand Police

At around 4.00am today, Christchurch hospital advised police a male had arrived at the Accident and Emergency Department with injuries described as critical. .. More >>

10. Nelson Rally for Democracy - We Want our Democracy Back

06 August 2013 5:15pm | Rally for Democracy - the People of Nelson

Final plans for the 'Rally for Democracy' timed to coincide with the National Party's annual conference are well in hand. Event spokesperson Nadine Connock says the rally will give people an opportunity to have their voices heard and push the National ..... More >>

11. Police Officer Assaulted in Auckland

11 August 2013 10:21am | New Zealand Police

Police are hailing the efforts of two security guards who came to the aid of a Police Officer who was assaulted while apprehending a suspect from a stolen car. .. More >>

12. Historic Athenaeum Building Sold

08 April 2013 4:21pm | Dunedin City Council

The Octagon Athenaeum has been sold in an agreement which provides an opportunity to meet community needs and protect the building's historic features. .. More >>

13. More stolen vehicles found at Rolleston yard

08 August 2013 5:21pm | New Zealand Police

Christchurch Police have found more stolen vehicles and parts at a Rolleston scrap metal yard after continuing their search of the premises today. .. More >>

14. Five Kiwi Couples Married Mid-air Sets World Record

09 August 2013 9:43am | Fiji Airways

August 9, 2013 - Fiji Airways, Fiji's national airline is the newest holder of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS[TM] title, soaring to 41,000 feet to set the record for the world's 'Highest Altitude Wedding on an Aeroplane'... More >>

15. Stephen Berry Standing for Mayor of Auckland

29 July 2013 9:27am | Stephen Berry

Stephen Berry Standing for Mayor of Auckland Affordable Auckland candidate for Waitemata & Gulf Stephen Berry is now also a candidate for Mayor of Auckland. "I've been waiting for a candidate with real policies that will promote affordable living ..... More >>

16. Final offers sent to property owners in anchor project areas

09 August 2013 3:57pm | Christchurch Central Development Unit

The Crown has begun sending out letters with a final offer of purchase for properties in central Christchurch that are designated for priority anchor projects. .. More >>

17. Harlequin Public House Brings History Full Circle

10 August 2013 1:48pm | Harlequin Public House

On the 1890s site of the Junction Hotel in central Christchurch, a new public house has made its home. .. More >>

18. Woolston death not considered suspicious

11 August 2013 10:06am | New Zealand Police

Christchurch Police say the death of 41-year old Christchurch man Jeff de Moulin is not considered suspicious. .. More >>

19. Panmure Shooting

25 May 2013 12:44pm | New Zealand Police

At around 10.30pm last night, Auckland City Police were called to a residential address in Coates Crescent, Panmure, where a male had been shot. .. More >>

20. Temple For Christchurch Launches Online Charity Auction

09 August 2013 3:17pm | Temple for Christchurch

The Temple for Christchurch Trust is currently running an online charity auction with many wonderful items including the privilege to set the Temple on fire! The online auctions will end between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday August 10 to coincide with ..... More >>

21. Community seek discussion with The Warehouse about Pah Rd

09 October 2011 10:53am | Roskill Community Voice

Media Statement From: Roskill Community Voice 8th October 2011, for immediate release Community seek discussion with The Warehouse about Pah Rd development "Community members are calling on The Warehouse to meet with them to discuss their concerns ..... More >>

22. Global events experts secured for World Masters Games 2017

29 May 2013 6:35pm | ATEED

Auckland's hosting of the world's largest participation multi-sport event - Auckland 2017 World Masters Games - took a major step forward today with the appointments of its Board Chair and Chief Executive... More >>

23. Closure for Waterview Connection's big move rescheduled

24 July 2013 2:50pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says the planned closure of a section of one of Auckland's key arterial roads to move a heavy segment of the Waterview Connection's giant tunnel boring machine has been postponed 24 hours... More >>

24. Christchurch City Council "statement" reported in the Press

09 August 2013 9:34am | David Lynch

Momentus P.R. Monitoring Observations are with respect to: the appropriateness of issuing the "statement"; and whether the process for issuing the "statement" complied with the Christchurch City Council's best standard of professional communications... More >>

25. Call To Follow Inorganic Collection Guidelines

06 September 2005 9:35am | Manukau City Council

Manukau City Council has put out an urgent call to all Manurewa residents to follow recommended guidelines when disposing of rubbish during the annual inorganic rubbish collection... More >>

26. Changes to parking around the Auckland Domain

26 April 2007 2:06pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council is making some changes to parking in and around the Auckland Domain, to ensure everyone can continue to have access to this popular park and the surrounding area... More >>

27. Puketutu Island a people's playground

29 October 2010 2:36pm | Watercare Services

Successful negotiatons between Waikato-Tainui, local iwi, Watercare Services Limited and the Kelliher Charitable Trust have resulted in an agreement to develop Puketutu Island as a public open space... More >>

28. Scallop season opening for Auckland and Kermadec Areas

30 August 2012 9:41am | Ministry For Primary Industries

On 1 September 2012 the recreational scallop season will officially open in the Auckland and Kermadec Fishery Management Area. .. More >>

29. Fishing mags to host snapper cuts debate

09 August 2013 10:27am | Joint Press Release

New Zealand's three major recreational fishing magazines have joined forces to organise a public debate on the proposed cuts to snapper limits in the Snapper 1 fishery. .. More >>

30. DOC wants more deer hunters in Caples valley

09 August 2013 11:32am | Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is encouraging more people to hunt in the Caples valley in a bid to reduce fallow deer numbers. .. More >>

31. Warm Dunedin Trial Coming to an End

09 August 2013 11:56am | Dunedin City Council

Dunedin (Friday, 9 August 2013) - Time is running out for ratepayers wanting to take advantage of the Warm Dunedin targeted rate programme. .. More >>

32. ORC issues warning about uncontrolled outdoor burning

09 August 2013 5:35pm | Otago Regional Council

The Otago Regional Council is reminding landowners in Central Otago that the existence of an open fire season does not entitle them to burn rubbish indiscriminately. .. More >>

33. Manukau's inorganic collection begins

24 July 2008 5:05pm | Manukau City Council

Manukau's inorganic collection begins next week and residents are being reminded they are responsible for keeping their neighbourhood looking tidy. The annual inorganic collection begins in Mangere on 28 July and moves across the city before finishing ..... More >>

34. Molesworth Station road to open for Summer season

20 December 2012 1:23pm | Department of Conservation

DOC Media release 20 December 2012 Molesworth Station road to open for Summer season When the road through Molesworth Station re-opens on 28 December there will be some new attractions for visitors this summer. Interpretation panels along the Acheron ..... More >>

35. Over 100 architects visit Chch with Window Treatments

19 February 2013 12:08pm | Window Treatments

Over 100 architects visit Christchurch with Window Treatments NZ Ltd 100 architects from all over New Zealand will join 25 local Christchurch architects on Tuesday 26 February for a tour of the CBD Rebuild Zone, the official opening of Window Treatments ..... More >>

36. Building starts at Long Bay

15 May 2013 1:23pm | Todd Property Group

The first homes at Long Bay are on their way to being built with work on the first home now underway. Mayor Len Brown has joined members of the Hibiscus Coast & Bays Local Board and Long Bay builders at an onsite ground breaking ceremony... More >>

37. Four new gardens in 2013 Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular

05 June 2013 4:33pm | Taranaki Arts Festival

A large country garden, an inner city haven, and two old gardens being brought back to their former glory are the four new gardens in this year's Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular running from November 1 to 10... More >>

38. Contract signed for more Matangi trains for Wellington

19 June 2013 5:29pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Thirty five more Matangi trains are on the way for Wellington following a deal signed today between the regional council and train manufacturer Hyundai-Rotem. The deal means that by the end of 2016 the region will have a single Matangi fleet for its ..... More >>

39. Investigations continuing following Christchurch shooting

05 July 2013 7:36pm | New Zealand Police

Christchurch Police are this afternoon speaking to a number of people in relation to an incident in Linwood this morning in which a man was shot. .. More >>

40. Campaign & Petition to 'Bury the Pylons' Launched

16 July 2013 4:22pm | Roskill Community Voice

"Ugly", "Intimidating", and "Over bearing" are just some of the ways that Mt Roskill residents describe Transpower's huge high voltage transmission lines that despoil local neighbourhoods and the ecologically sensitive Manukau Foreshore... More >>

41. Canterbury's finest homes revealed

27 July 2013 1:39pm | Master Builders Home Of The Year

A new home build in Merivale and a renovation in Sumner have been named this year's top Canterbury homes, winning Supreme Awards in the Canterbury Region Registered Master Builders 2013 House of the Year... More >>

42. Cardrona water management

29 July 2013 11:05am | Otago Regional Council

People interested in the future management of water in the Cardrona River and the Wanaka-Cardrona aquifer will have two further opportunities next month to learn more about the allocation process and have their say... More >>

43. Jane Furlong Investigation

29 July 2013 6:12pm | New Zealand Police

Police investigating the death of Jane Furlong are seeking information about a distinctive tasselled leather jacket that Jane owned around the time of her disappearance in May 1993... More >>

44. See something- do something urge Hamilton Police

06 August 2013 9:57am | New Zealand Police

Hamilton Police are urging people to take stock of their surroundings and if they see something suspicious- contact Police. .. More >>

45. Mixed picture for Waikato waterways

08 August 2013 11:29am | Waikato Regional Council

A new report on water quality trends in Waikato rivers paints a mixed picture, with improvements in some measures but serious declining trends when it comes to nitrogen content, clarity and turbidity... More >>

46. Disney Infinity coming to New Zealand

08 August 2013 11:44am | Disney Infinity

Disney Interactive is excited to unveil Disney Infinity, a never-before-seen game platform that unlocks the freedom to create stories and play experiences starring beloved characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios, available ..... More >>

47. Police seize imitation weapons in gang raid

08 August 2013 11:52am | New Zealand Police

The Organised Financial Crime Agency (OFCANZ) has recovered four military style imitation firearms while searching the home of a member of the Hells Angels Nomad Outlaw Motorcycle Gang in Auckland... More >>

48. Positive Environment Court Decision announced for Bathurst

08 August 2013 12:19pm | Bathurst Resources

Bathurst Resources (NZ) Limited ('Bathurst' NZX/ASX: BRL) is pleased to announce the Environment Court has issued a decision advising that "consent is indicated for the Escarpment Mine Project, subject to final minor drafting on conditions of ..... More >>

49. The Rise of Destiny Church - Face Television

08 August 2013 12:43pm | Face Television

This week's guest In Conversation with Noel Cheer on Face Television discusses the Destiny Church against the background of the development ... or decline ... of general religious affiliation in New Zealand... More >>

50. Fatal Accident in Piako District

09 August 2013 9:10am | New Zealand Police

Eemergency Services are on the scene of a fatal crash at the intersection of SH26 and Lovegrove Rd on the outskirts of Te Aroha in the Matamata -Piako District. A car with a single male occupant carried on across the T-intersection and crashed ..... More >>

51. Visa Wellington On Plate Serves Biggest Banquet Yet

09 August 2013 10:07am | Wellington On a Plate

The capital's tastiest flavours, personalities and experiences have today been brought to the table for the fifth serve of Visa Wellington On a Plate. .. More >>

52. Helicopter assists in search for elderly woman

09 August 2013 1:02pm | TrustPower TECT Rescue Helicopter

This evening the Tauranga based TrustPower TECT rescue helicopter was called to help search for a missing 79 woman. The Whangamata women's car was found today at Bowentown near Waihi Beach,.. More >>

53. Enquries into Woolston death continuing

09 August 2013 5:24pm | New Zealand Police

Christchurch Police say enquiries into an unexplained death in Woolston will continue overnight and tomorrow. .. More >>

54. Inorganic collection dates changing

02 October 2002 10:35am | North Shore City

The North Shore City Council is changing the dates of some inorganic collections to reduce the risk of unsightly rubbish mounting up over the summer... More >>

55. Press Statement By Ike Finau 31 January 2003

31 January 2003 11:51pm | The Water Pressure Group

My supporters and I have asked Ms Wilson, the Attorney-General, to approve the Bylaw as complying with the Bill of Rights Act 1990, but most importantly, with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948... More >>

56. Free Healthy Eating Seminar in Manurewa & Otara

22 October 2003 9:40pm | Manukau City Council

Want to know how to prepare a healthy family meal for less than $20? How about learning new smart cooking methods and meals that can be prepared within half an hour?.. More >>

57. Council Plans For New Papamoa East Town Centre

02 December 2004 9:19am | Unknown

Plans for a new town near Tauranga at Papamoa East are moving ahead with the council expected to notify a plan change mid-2005... More >>

58. Steve Taylor, Auckland City Mayor Candidate

16 August 2007 3:54pm | Direct Democracy Party Of NZ

Personal details: Steve is married and lives in Mt Roskill, Auckland. He is a Counsellor, Supervisor, and Mediator in Private Practice. Following a successful career as a multi-award winning Management & Marketing Consultant in the Health & Recreation ..... More >>

59. Local history: Army tank heads to Blueskin Bay

17 March 2008 11:55am | blueskin.co.nz

Local history: Army tank heads to Blueskin Bay, ends up in Warrington Click to enlarge the water tank from Taiaroa Head on Chuck Landis's Warrington property.. More >>

60. Hauraki Cultural Festival

10 October 2008 10:18am | Waikato District Health Board

The annual Hauraki Cultural Festival marks its 35th anniversary on October 31 and November 1 with Manaia Marae and Te Kura O Manaia hosting it for the first time... More >>

61. Fights between Mongrel mob and Black Power gangs

22 February 2009 12:55pm | New Zealand Police

Incident type: Fights between Mongrel mob and Black Power gangs Gisborne and Wairoa Police were kept busy tonight with confrontations between the Mongrel Mob and Black Power gangs... More >>

62. Sporting chance for Starling Park clubrooms

05 June 2009 10:31am | Waitakere City

A new multi-use sports club on Ranui's Starling Park is a step closer after Waitakere City Council approved concept designs for the structure. Users of the Starling Park Sports Club Incorporated, which include the Ranui Swanson Association Football Club ..... More >>

63. Air Force Takes On Southern Mountains

22 June 2009 2:34pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The mountains around Saint Arnaud in the Nelson Lakes region will be buzzing with activity this week as Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopter crews embark on Exercise Blackbird. > > The mountain flying exercise will involve six Iroquois helicopters ..... More >>

64. Women get fit with ZM Run Swim Series

22 September 2009 9:42am | Hutt City Council

The ZM Women's Run Swim series returns to Eastbourne Summer Pool on Sunday 22 November and Hutt City Council is hoping for record entries. Last year, the event attracted over 150 participants. The series of 8 events is taking place through-out the Wellington ..... More >>

65. Freedom Camping Ban

30 September 2009 5:35pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

letter from Mayor Philippa Barriball (Thames-Coromandel District Council) to NZMCA Members in response to the media release by RJ (Dick) Waters, President of the Board, NZMCA 'TCDC's Backward Step with Freedom Camping Ban'... More >>

66. Auckland mayoral candidates' environment plans

15 September 2010 10:53am | WWF

WWF is calling on Aucklanders to challenge the mayoral candidates on their environmental policies, after finding none of the top four polling mayoral candidates for Auckland's Super City have committed to protecting Auckland from the impacts of climate change... More >>

67. Koi Carp Trap Trial Successful at Lake Waikare

18 November 2010 11:30am | Environment Waikato

A trial of a koi carp trap at Lake Waikare has proved successful with more than 1500 kilograms of fish caught. The trial of the equipment was undertaken because pest fish, including koi carp, are a major problem in the Waikato River... More >>

68. Endangered ducks surveyed in Arthur's Pass

09 February 2011 2:51pm | Department of Conservation

The whio/blue duck population in Arthur's Pass National Park are being counted in a survey this week carried out by the Department of Conservation (DOC). The survey, generously funded by Barry Dent of BDG Synthesis Ltd, is the first whio survey in ..... More >>

69. Facebook's Lack of Privacy Can Keep You Safe

04 April 2011 12:48pm | JayRide

Websites that capture personal details from Facebook ensure their members are real and trustworthy: New Zealand carpool website shows how it's done. .. More >>

70. Weet-Bix Launches 100% All Black Campaign

27 June 2011 5:22pm | Sanitarium

Kiwi Kids across the country will be excited to discover that Weet-Bix launched its new 100% All Black Collectors Card Series today. .. More >>

71. Hamilton charities benefit from Foodstuffs expo donations

05 September 2012 5:43pm | Professional Public Relations NZ Ltd

Local charities got a much needed pantry top-up last week, when suppliers at the Foodstuffs expo donated pallets of groceries, chilled and frozen foods to the Te Whakaruruhau Māori Women's Refuge and the Salvation Army Community Ministries ..... More >>

72. Quakecheck your home

07 November 2012 6:18pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has launched a new home assessment service which provides homeowners with an affordable, professional assessment of whether their home needs earthquake strengthening. The service, called Quakecheck, has been developed in partnership ..... More >>

73. Full steam ahead for new Queenstown beer company

22 November 2012 12:05pm | Queenstown Brewers

Media release from Queenstown Brewers 22 November 2012 Full steam ahead for new Queenstown beer company .. More >>

74. The Case for Restoring Christchurch Cathedral

14 December 2012 10:43am | Great Christchurch Buildings Trust

Following the High Court (Justice Chisholm J) ruling that no further deconstruction of the Christchurch Cathedral should take place until further consideration and consultation between the Church Property Trustees (CPT), the Great Christchurch Buildings Trust ..... More >>

75. Latest news from Pasifika Festival 2013

01 February 2013 11:07am | Pasifika Festival

Kia orana, malo e lelei from the Pasifika Festival team, Ole Maiava, the longest serving event producer for Pasifika Festival completed his 6th year of service in December and announced his retirement from the role to embark on a new venture. Ole, ..... More >>

76. Honey House history creates a real buzz

11 February 2013 3:57pm | Historic Places Trust

The Honey House Café behind Kemp House - the NZ Historic Places Trust property in the Kerikeri Basin - has a heritage all its own. .. More >>

77. Community Group Seeks Fruit Picking Co-Ordinators In Waikato

12 March 2013 9:57am | Community fruit harvesting

Community Fruit Harvesting, a group that collects and shares unwanted fruit from back yards around New Zealand with charities, is looking for co-ordinators to manage fruit picking in and around Hamilton and the Waikato... More >>

78. Public Open Day on site of Christchurch's first 'Earthship'

15 March 2013 3:49pm | Earthship NZ

Members of the public are invited to visit Christchurch's first earthship, being built at Tussock Hill Vineyard, 210 Huntsbury Ave, tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to 1pm... More >>

79. "Bring the Keg Back to the Brewery Race"

19 March 2013 10:17am | Tui Brewery

Registrations Still Open for "Bring the Keg Back to the Brewery Race" Registrations are still open for this Sunday's "Bring the Keg Back to the Brewery" race at Mangatainoka... More >>

80. 'Zip' Away on AJ Hackett Bungy's New Kawarau Zipride

28 March 2013 11:22am | Southern PR

Adventure tourism leader AJ Hackett Bungy is set to open a new thrill ride at its famous Kawarau Bridge Bungy site - the much anticipated Kawarau Zipride. .. More >>

81. We urgently need foster homes for cats and kittens

03 April 2013 10:38am | SPCA Auckland

'Willow' is a 3-month-old female tortoiseshell cat who was found in Mt Roskill. She currently has cat flu and needs a foster home while she is treated. Once better, Willow will be put up for adoption ... More >>

82. Kaingaroa Forest community gets ultra-fast broadband

10 April 2013 10:08am | 2020 Communications Trust

Kaingaroa Forest community gets ultra-fast broadband One of New Zealand's most remote rural communities in Kaingaroa Forest, near Murupara, is being connected to ultra-fast broadband today, thanks to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative ..... More >>

83. Threatening to kill earns second 'strike'

11 April 2013 11:51am | Sensible Sentencing Trust

Threatening to kill earns second 'strike' The Sensible Sentencing Trust says the Three Strike legislation is working as intended after a Whangarei man who pointed a gun at a pedestrian was issued with a second strike warning and given sentence ..... More >>

84. Dogs poisoned by K2

02 May 2013 12:30pm | NZ Veterinary Association

Revelations that a dog in Southland has died and another is seriously ill as a result of eating K2, synthetic cannabis, is an alarm bell for people with pets, the New Zealand Veterinary Association's Companion Animal Society President, Dr Catherine ..... More >>

85. Joint Approach Key to Region's Success: TOI EDA

08 May 2013 1:18pm | TOI EDA

The latest Regional Economic Activity Report showcases the need for immediate support from regional and central Government for vital revenue making strategic initiatives currently underway in the Eastern Bay, according to TOI EDA, the Eastern Bay's ..... More >>

86. Last Gulp for Hamilton Fluoride

11 May 2013 1:37pm | Geoffrey and Reihana Robinson

BY GEOFFREY ROBINSON and REIHANA ROBINSON As its tribunal date fast approaches, Hamilton City Council faces little choice but to turn off the tap and end its controversial practice of drinking water fluoridation once and for all. With public opinion tilting ..... More >>

87. Hamiltonians Say No to Fluoridation

13 May 2013 10:10am | Fluoride Action Network

Hamiltonians Say No to Fluoridation Hamiltonians have left the Council in no doubt as to where they stand on the controversial practice of adding fluoride chemicals to the community water supply. A huge total of 1567 submissions were received by ..... More >>

88. No Interest Loans Scheme to be Piloted in Canterbury

20 May 2013 12:29pm | Aviva

Aviva (formerly Christchurch Women's Refuge), in partnership with the Good Shepherd New Zealand Trust, will soon be offering a No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) to Canterbury families who are affected by family violence and are on low incomes. .. More >>

89. Heritage Partnership a Threat to Home Owners

21 May 2013 10:23am | Stephen Berry

Heritage Partnership a Threat to Home Owners "Do you value what limited ability you have to make your own decisions about your own property? Do you want housing to become more affordable so your children do not face a life time of tenancy? If ..... More >>

90. Last Chance to Mountain Bike the Heaphy Track

24 May 2013 10:38am | Department of Conservation

If you haven't already biked the 78km Heaphy Track, you have until September 30th to take up the opportunity. A great deal of track work and new facilities will impress those riders heading out in this third and final season of the three year mountain ..... More >>

91. Wairakei Resort Hosts Inaugural Winter Ball

27 May 2013 5:00pm | Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo is pleased to announce the inaugural Taupo Winter Fest Ball on August 24th. .. More >>

92. Hamilton stops fluoridation

05 June 2013 12:10pm | Fluoride Action Network

Fluoride Action Network NZ is delighted that the Hamilton City Councillors voted to stop adding hydrofluorosilicic acid the the community water supply in Hamilton. .. More >>

93. Hamilton to end fluoride in water

05 June 2013 3:25pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has voted overwhelmingly to remove fluoride from the city's water. After four days of submissions a council tribunal today voted 7-1 to stop the practice of adding fluoride to the public water supply from no later than 21 ..... More >>

94. Young people come together for Anti Bullying Hui

13 June 2013 9:39am | Blue Light

A group of 70 young people will meet on Saturday 22 June on Auckland's North Shore to spend the day discussing bullying and what can be done to address the issue from a youth perspective. The outcome of the Hui, which has been organised by Blue Light ..... More >>

95. Largest meth lab for several years in Hamilton

18 June 2013 4:43pm | New Zealand Police

Waikato Police are warning those involved in the illegal drugs trade that they risk facing not only the attentions of local officers but a whole of policing approach to stamping out their unlawful activities. .. More >>

96. Release of wild pigs condemned

19 June 2013 12:56pm | Animal Health Board

The illegal release of wild pigs near a beef herd has led the farm owner to speak out about the risk they pose to bovine tuberculosis (TB) control. .. More >>

97. $1.672m for Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux

20 June 2013 5:25pm | Auckland City Council

The future operation of Auckland's network of Citizens Advice Bureaux is assured with the announcement of $1.672 million from Auckland Council. .. More >>

98. New chief operating officer appointed

21 June 2013 2:42pm | Auckland Council

After a comprehensive search, Auckland Council has appointed Dean Kimpton as its chief operating officer. .. More >>

99. Council signs off rates increase across Gisborne district

30 June 2013 10:40am | Gisborne District Council

Gisborne District Council has adopted its 2013/14 Annual Plan and plans to collect $50m in rates; an increase of 2.5% on the last financial year. .. More >>

100. Mega-machine heads 'down under' for big tunnel project

04 July 2013 10:39am | NZTA

The world's 10th largest tunnelling boring machine (TBM) is now on its way to Auckland to construct the city's Waterview Connection tunnels - one of New Zealand's most important transport links since the opening of the Auckland Harbour Bridge more than ..... More >>

 

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