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Season passes on sale for fun-filled winter
13 February 2012 7:58pm | The Remarkables and Coronet Peak
Media release from Coronet Peak and The Remarkables February 13 2012 Season passes on sale for fun-filled winter Snowsports lovers looking forward to a winter of fun in Queenstown can access season passes at Early Bird prices from Thursday February ... More >>
Auckland secures 10 per cent increase in visitor nights
13 February 2012 6:28pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland has capped off an impressive year of strong visitation with a 10 per cent annual increase in guest nights, against an overall national decline of 07 per cent. More >>
Auckland transport funding solutions must deliver dividend
13 February 2012 6:25pm | NZ Council for Infrastructure Development
"The Auckland Council today released a discussion paper outlining options for funding Auckland transport. The paper correctly acknowledges a deficit of at least $10 billion on Auckland's major projects and identifies 14 funding options the Council ... More >>
Mobile coverage a reality for three rural communities
13 February 2012 5:58pm | Vodafone
Three small rural communities, two in the South Island and one in the North, will get mobile phone coverage this year, as the first successful applicants in the Vodafone community cellsite scheme. More >>
Coastguard Air Patrol Plays Crucial Role in Weekend Rescue
13 February 2012 5:49pm | Coastguard
The new Coastguard Air Patrol proved its worth in gold yesterday, Sunday 12 February, after a successful search and rescue mission for a missing diver off the coast of Marsden Cove yesterday afternoon. More >>
Public meeting to Save Kopu Bridge
13 February 2012 5:41pm | Save Kopu Bridge
“Save Kopu Bridge” is holding a public meeting to discuss the future of Historic Places Trust Category One Kopu Bridge, following the recent threat of demolition by Thames Coromandel District Council (TCDC) Mayor Glenn Leach. The meeting is to ... More >>
Man charged in relation to Allan Hubbard crash
13 February 2012 4:14pm | New Zealand Police
Oamaru Police today charged a 40-year-old South Otago man in relation to a crash which occurred in early September last year. Timaru businessman, Mr Allan Hubbard, died as a result of the crash, which happened on State Highway One at Hilderthorpe ... More >>
Several Days of Isolated Downpours Possible
13 February 2012 3:19pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting a few days of patchy rain and possible isolated downpours in many North Island places this week. More >>
Opportunity to Tour HMNZS Resolution
13 February 2012 3:12pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Wellington locals will have an opportunity to see how military hydrography is carried out when HMNZS RESOLUTION lowers her gangway to the public this Saturday (18 February) from 1pm – 3pm. More >>
Lake Wanaka sees significant growth in visitor numbers
13 February 2012 2:54pm | Lake Wanaka Tourism
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (13 February 2012) – December 2011 visitor number figures released by Statistics New Zealand have shown a significant growth in the Lake Wanaka region with an increase of 20,000 guest nights over December 2010. This growth was ... More >>
River of Flowers Commemorative Project
13 February 2012 2:50pm | Canterbury DHB
Opportunities to remember 22 February 2011 continue to grow, with nine sites now confirmed as part of the River of Flowers commemorative project. More >>
Waitakere: Young man missing
13 February 2012 1:52pm | New Zealand Police
Waitakere Police have concerns for the safety of 21 year-old Christopher Rosenburg who has been reported missing by family. More >>
Submissions on economic growth CCO proposal close next week
13 February 2012 1:44pm | Rotorua District Council
Local residents have until next week to give Rotorua District Council (RDC) feedback on a proposal to establish a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) for implementing the council’s Sustainable Economic Growth Strategy. More >>
Rena media update #190
13 February 2012 1:41pm | Maritime New Zealand
The Smit Borneo was secured on the port quarter of the Rena by wire ropes and positioned to work the aft holds and sea floor in the immediate vicinity. More >>
Porirua Police investigate aggravated robbery of Tawa dairy
13 February 2012 1:33pm | New Zealand Police
Porirua Police are seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery that occurred at the Tawa Central Dairy last night. More >>
Animals Matter in a Disaster
13 February 2012 1:33pm | World Society for the Protection of Animals
If disaster were to strike today, would you have a plan to save yourself and your animals? As the anniversary of the February (2011) Canterbury Earthquake approaches, The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is urging New Zealand pet ... More >>
Dump the most liveable city vision
13 February 2012 1:14pm | No More Rates
Media release 13 Feb 2012 Statement from David Thornton Dump the most liveable city vision – and impose financial discipline on rate increases. Auckland Mayor Len Brown has ignored all the early warnings that ratepayers are not interested in paying ... More >>
Adopt an Ironman
13 February 2012 1:13pm | Towncentre Taupo
With Ironman less than 3 weeks away, Towncentre Taupō is encouraging businesses to support the athletes who travel to our town to compete from across the world. A few years ago Towncentre Taupō ran an ‘Adopt an Athlete’ programme where local ... More >>
Consultation begins on proposed Wellington City bus changes
13 February 2012 1:08pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
People in the Wellington region are being encouraged to give their feedback on major changes proposed for Wellington bus services from Island Bay to Grenada. Details of the changes are now available at www.gw.govt.nz/wellington-city-bus-review More >>
Statement by Chair of Waikato Tainui
13 February 2012 1:08pm | Waikato-Tainui
Statement by Chair of Waikato Tainui Te Kauhanganui Incorporated ("Te Kauhanganui") Date: Sunday, 12 February 2012 More >>
Disney, Pixar, Nickelodeon, Oktobor.Clubhouse 274
13 February 2012 1:06pm | Computer Clubhouse Trust
Animation and digital production is really big business. Globally, the industry’s projected value for this year will be around NZ$111 billion. More >>
Manawatu’s native fish can now swim freely
13 February 2012 12:56pm | Horizons Regional Council
Native fish within the Manawatu catchment can now swim freely, thanks to the installation of a number of fish ladders and fish ropes. As part of work for the Manawatu River Accord, Horizons Regional Council has installed 10 fish ladders and two fish ropes ... More >>
Waikato Council takes steps to protect property files
13 February 2012 12:03pm | Waikato District Council
People wishing to view property files at the Waikato District Council’s Tuakau Office will now have to make an appointment and pay $34 to view a file. From 1 March, appointments will be necessary to view property files as opposed to anyone visiting ... More >>
Phone Number Change for Council’s Huntly Office
13 February 2012 11:33am | Waikato District Council
The Waikato District Council are encouraging customers to make use of their 0800 call free number if they are wanting to get hold of the Huntly Office. From Monday 27 February, the current 07 828 7551 number will still be operative, but the publicly ... More >>
Waitaki Community Awards Open To All
13 February 2012 10:57am | TrustPower
For the first time all Waitaki residents will be able to enter the TrustPower Community Awards under the same Award ceremony with entries open for the TrustPower Waitaki District Community Awards today (February 13). More >>
State Highway Two, Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty closed
13 February 2012 10:19am | New Zealand Police
At about 3.45 am on Monday 13 February 2012, a fully laden logging truck crashed on State Highway Two west of Te Puke in the Western Bay of Plenty. The truck overturned and shed its load of logs across the Highway. More >>
Auckland Council considers rates transition options
13 February 2012 9:33am | Auckland Council
Office of the Mayor News Release 13 February 2012 Auckland Council considers rates transition options Auckland Council is to consider seeking government support to ensure the move to a single rating system is fair and balanced. A single rating system ... More >>
Auckland mayoral transport funding debate needs innovation
13 February 2012 9:29am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Media Release Auckland mayoral transport funding debate needs innovation and urgency The initiative of Auckland Mayor Len Brown to encourage Aucklanders to debate how to pay for Auckland’s future transport infrastructure is timely and welcome, said ... More >>
Paying for Auckland’s Future Transport
13 February 2012 9:26am | Auckland Council
Office of the Mayor News Release 13 February 2012 Getting Auckland Moving: Paying for Auckland’s Future Transport Aucklanders are being asked how they believe major transport projects should be funded. This week Auckland Council’s Strategy and ... More >>
Short Course – Trees and the Urban Environment
12 February 2012 9:48pm | The Tree Council Inc
Following on from last year’s success, The Tree Council is again providing this unique and popular course for those interested in understanding more about the value of trees in the urban environment. The issue is increasingly important with the changes ... More >>
Trust sets new benchmark for kiwi conservation
12 February 2012 9:45pm | Forest Lifefore Restoration Trust
Forest Lifeforce Restoration Trust News release FT003 12 February 2012 Takamoana - 1 Trust sets new benchmark for kiwi conservation Rachel Hunter in landmark release More >>
Two vehicle collision
12 February 2012 9:37pm | New Zealand Police
Police are attending a two vehicle collision on SH2 in the suburb of Netherton in the Hauraki District. More >>
Missing 13 year old boy
12 February 2012 9:36pm | New Zealand Police
The Huntly Police and community have been searching the Waikato River for 13 year old Zharian Watkins. More >>
Council's Long Term Plan
12 February 2012 3:39pm | Dick Quax
Welcome to my first newsletter of 2012. This will be another busy year for the Auckland Council. During 2011, Council worked its way through the Auckland Plan, which will be adopted in March. The Auckland Plan informs the Long Term Plan, which will be ... More >>
Love In The Air For Two Lotto Winners
12 February 2012 10:34am | New Zealand Lotteries Commission
Love will be in the air for two winners in the South Island, not because of Valentine’s Day, but because they’ve each just won a $1 million share of Lotto First Division following this evening’s draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Acting Chief Executive, Warren ... More >>
Wairoa Police attend another fatal motor vehicle crash
11 February 2012 8:14pm | New Zealand Police
At about 10am on Saturday the 11th February 2012 emergency services were called to a motor vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Mörere between Gisborne and Wairoa. More >>
Bid To Save Historic Residence Fails
11 February 2012 4:53pm | Warwickz Farm
The community campaign to save Tymperleys, built in 1450, the historic residence of Sir William Gilberd, royal physician to Queen Elizabeth 1st, and 15th century scientist regarded as the ‘Father of Electricity’ and the ‘World’s First ... More >>
Missing Person Harbour Bridge
11 February 2012 12:22pm | New Zealand Police
At 00:58hours 11th February 2012, Police received numerous calls describing a male person running on the North Bound Carriageways of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. More >>
Serious Crash between Nuhaka and Morere
11 February 2012 12:20pm | New Zealand Police
All Emergency Services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 2 between Nuhaka and Morere More >>
Missing Person Featherston
11 February 2012 12:18pm | New Zealand Police
Ms SHAW was last seen on the intersection of Kumenga Rd and the East West Access Rd south of Kahutara Featherston at about 2pm on Friday the 10th of February. More >>
Missing 13 Year Old Boy Waikato River, Huntly
11 February 2012 12:10pm | New Zealand Police
At about 5.30pm this evening Police were alerted to a 13 year old boy missing in the Waikato River, Huntly. More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom
10 February 2012 7:43pm | Canterbury DHB
SUBJECT: Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Ashburton, Ashley and Waimakariri Rivers The Community and Public Health division of the Canterbury District Health Board have issued a health warning after potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) ... More >>
FebFast fundraising makes good progress
10 February 2012 7:40pm | FebFast
This year’s FebFast alcohol-free month has raised more than $45,000 after just over a week and is on track to match the amount raised last year, say the organisers. More >>
Marcel’s Great Pancake Race
10 February 2012 7:35pm | Marcels
Media Release 8th February 2012 Marcel’s Great Pancake Race Celebrating the love of pancakes More >>
GEON Art Deco Weekend
10 February 2012 7:32pm | Art Deco Trust
Thousands of people flock to Napier to take part in the annual event GEON Art Deco Weekend which starts next week. More >>
Drowning Tauranga Harbour
10 February 2012 7:22pm | New Zealand Police
At about 4.12pm this afternoon Police were advised that a 57 year old male had not returned from the water at Te Puna Beach, Tauranga Harbour, Bay of Plenty. More >>
Wellington Police believe nightime burglaries may be linked
10 February 2012 5:27pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are urging residents in the Eastern suburbs to be safety-conscious, following two recent night time burglaries. More >>
TrustPowers application to amend the Rakaia Order
10 February 2012 5:21pm | North Canterbury Fish and Game
North Canterbury Fish & Game has reached agreement with TrustPower over the power company’s application to amend the Rakaia River Water Conservation Order. More >>
Newmarket Industrial Accident: Window Cleaner Falls 30m
10 February 2012 5:18pm | New Zealand Police
At about 2.29pm this afternoon an industrial accident occurred in Newmarket, Auckland. A window cleaner contracted to clean windows at the Lion Nathen Building, Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket fell approximately 30 meters from the roof of the building. More >>
Kapiti Police investigating suspicious behaviour in Waikanae
10 February 2012 5:16pm | New Zealand Police
Kapiti Police are concerned about some suspicious behaviour in and around Waikanae in recent days and are asking the community to be vigilant. More >>
Education to Help Reduce Fatalities on Manukau Bar
10 February 2012 5:13pm | Coastguard Northern Region
Coastguard is hoping to reduce the number of fatalities and boat capsizes on the Manukau Bar this summer by hosting an educational Manukau Bar Awareness Day on Sunday, February 26. More >>
Applications open for charity ball money
10 February 2012 5:12pm | Auckland Council
Money raised by the inaugural Mayoress’ Charity Gala Ball will soon be available to groups working with young Aucklanders as applications for grants are now open. More >>
Auckland Weekly Traffic Bulletin - 12 - 18 February 2012
10 February 2012 4:58pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 17 February. More >>
Missing Karori woman's body located at Scorching Bay
10 February 2012 4:38pm | New Zealand Police
The body found at Scorching Bay has been identified as that of missing Karori woman 74 year old Edna Mae Cairns, known as Mae. Detective Sergeant Corey Watts of the Wellington CIB says a formal identification and post-mortem examination has been ... More >>
Further submissions Hurunui-Waiau Regional Plan called for
10 February 2012 4:31pm | Environment Canterbury
Further submissions are invited in support or opposition to those received on the Hurunui-Waiau Regional Plan. A total of 145 submissions were received and a summary of changes requested by submitters can be found at: www.ecan.govt.nz/hwplan More >>
Whitireia past, present and future, with Ngāti Toa Rangatira
10 February 2012 1:30pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Delve into the rich heritage of Porirua’s Whitireia Park with members of Ngāti Toa Rangatira at Hikoi Ki Whitireia – Whitireia History Walk this Thursday. More >>
Wellington Police release CCTV images re: alleyway assault
10 February 2012 1:06pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police have released CCTV images of two people of interest they wish to identify and speak to in relation to a street robbery in an alleyway connecting Victoria and Edward Streets. More >>
Pimp your bike and celebrate the launch of Hawke’s Bay Trail
10 February 2012 12:59pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
It’s time to dress up your bike and get cycling to celebrate the launch of Hawke’s Bay Trails, in particular the Water Ride, part of the network of 187 kilometres of walking and cycling trails coordinated by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Nga ... More >>
Coastguard North Shore Tees Off in Fundraising Drive
10 February 2012 12:57pm | Coastguard Northern Region
Coastguard’s North Shore Unit will be going from the deep blue to the golf green for its inaugural Golf Day fundraising drive next Friday 17 February. More >>
Views sought on Hastings safe communities accreditation
10 February 2012 12:19pm | Hastings District Council
Date: February 10th, 2012 Views sought on Hastings safe communities accreditation Community organisations are being encouraged to put forward their views on how Hastings can further its aims of achieving Safe Communities accreditation. Safe communities ... More >>
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