Latest Regional Headlines
I’ve been elected to the HB Regional Council!
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 7:12 pm | BayBuzz
My final count is 7,256 votes to Rose’s 7,195 … a margin of a mighty 61 votes. You can all lay claim for putting me over the top! More >>
New Central Otago trails on show at Sydney Bike Show
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 5:43 pm | Central Otago District Council
On the eve of the official openings of the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails, the two newest Central Otago cycle and walking trails will be promoted at a Bike & Lifestyle Show across the Tasman. More >>
Wellington elections: no change after special votes
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 5:29 pm | Wellington City Council
The remaining 650 special votes in the Wellington City Council elections have been qualified and counted and there have been no changes to the results from election day (Saturday). More >>
Dates announced-40th American Express Queenstown Winter fest
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 4:26 pm | American Express Queenstown Winter Festival
Queenstown, New Zealand (16 October 2013)– Mark your calendars now… the dates for the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter celebration are officially locked and loaded for a milestone 40th birthday party in 2014! More >>
Information sought on Ashburton aggravated robbery
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Ashburton Police are appealing for information in relation to an aggravated robbery last night. More >>
Avoid Waterways: Weather Bomb Floods Waste Water Plants
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 4:18 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu residents living around the Makotuku Stream and Mangawhero River are being advised to stay away from the waterways until further notice following both the Raetihi and Ohakune waste water treatment plants being flooded in yesterday’s weather bomb. More >>
Vehicle fire near Brynderwyn summit - lane blocked
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Fire are attending an incident on SH1 near the summit of the Brynderwyn's. A vehicle towing a caravan is on fire. Both lanes of the Road are currently blocked and there are large delays to the traffic. More >>
ASB joins forces with Auckland Seafood Festival
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:58 pm | ASB Bank
ASB has come on board as the naming rights sponsor of the Auckland Seafood Festival. More >>
25th Sharemilker Celebrations Begin
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards is holding a special event to launch the 2014 awards programme and kick-start celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the New Zealand Sharemilker of the Year competition. More >>
Chch has increased demand for rescuing of unwanted huskies
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:47 pm | Husky Rescue NZ
By anyone’s standards, huskies are handsome dogs, with their classic wolf shape, irrepressible tail and striking markings. But, as Michelle Attwood founder of Christchurch-based Husky Rescue NZ says, that very appeal is also the breed’s Achilles heel. More >>
DineAid Turns Five at Taste of Auckland
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:33 pm | DineAid
As Taste of Auckland turns five this year, so does the festival’s official charity partner DineAid. To celebrate DineAid’s fifth year of helping New Zealanders in need, Taste of Auckland will hold a live charity auction dinner at the festival on ... More >>
Reconnect: experience heritage
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:29 pm | Christchurch City Council
A one-off heritage event begins on Friday 18 October, running through to Sunday 20 October 2013. Co-ordinated by the Christchurch City Council, Reconnect: experience heritage offers an opportunity to revisit the heritage of Christchurch and Banks ... More >>
Fatal Truck Crash Masterton
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Masterton police continue to investigate a fatal truck crash the occurred on Admiral Road on Monday 14th October. More >>
Waitakere Fest Crosses Stream to Corban Estate Arts Centre
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:15 pm | Waitakere Festival
With summer season hot on our heels, the festival vibes are infectious and everyone is counting down the days till Labour Weekend’s activities. Waitakere Festival are thrilled to announce an exciting recent partnership, taking the free festival ... More >>
Police Locate Vehicle Involved In Armed Robbery
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have located a car involved in an armed robbery in Kaikohe last month. On Monday September 23 a security van was held up while collecting cash from the New World supermarket. More >>
Weak law leaves door open for coal-powered climate change
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 2:50 pm | OraTaiao
Doctors say the decision to grant resource consent for a new coal mine in the North Waikato shows how the law in New Zealand is failing to protect human health from the negative effects of climate change. More >>
Train Signal Barrier Arms not working - Auckland City
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Police advise that the train network, in particular the Southern line between Papakura and Britomart are currently experiencing problems with the barrier arms. Train speed has been restricted and Police are advising motorists to take extra care around train ... More >>
Christchuch East Candidate: End all Foreign Aid From NZ
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 2:45 pm | Adam Holland
Foreign Aid allocations for 2011/2012 totaled at a whopping $815,000,000 in addition to The New Zealand Defence Force spending more than $300,000,000 dabbling in the affairs of the US lead war in Afghanistan, whilst thousands of people in Christchurch ... More >>
Public meetings in Wgtn region on future of local govt
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 2:41 pm | Local Government Commission
Residents and ratepayers are being invited to public meetings in the Wellington region to share their views on the future shape of local government. The Local Government Commission is considering applications to change the structure of local authorities ... More >>
Water monitoring site at Pipiriki damaged
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 2:37 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council’s water monitoring site at Pipriki in the upper Whanganui catchment has been damaged. Incident controller Ged Shirley says it’s likely a slip caused the damage and the site will be taken off the flood forecasting section ... More >>
Four environmental projects awarded Canon grants
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 2:29 pm | Canon NZ
Four groups that have shown commitment to protecting New Zealand’s environment are set to receive a share of $20,000 in products from the 2013 Canon Environmental Grants programme. More >>
Safety first at Tauranga Bridge Marina
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 2:23 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
New safety devices have been installed at Tauranga Bridge Marina to reduce the risks for recreational fishers and other users of the pier. More >>
Baubles of Office by Courier
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 12:36 pm | Affordable Auckland
“Elections have barely passed the stroke of midnight and already the Council machine has begun sending the baubles of office, by courier, out to new members of Auckland’s local boards,” reveals Affordable Auckland leader and former Mayoral candidate ... More >>
Many Roads Still Affected by Storm Around Ruapehu
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 12:33 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The passing weather bomb that caused widespread disruption around the Ruapehu district has left roading crews with a lot of clean-up work. More >>
Consents granted for coal mine at Mangatangi
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 12:23 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A joint Waikato District Council and Waikato Regional Council hearings committee has approved the issuing of consents to a Fonterra subsidiary for an open cast coal mine at Mangatangi, 2.5 kilometres east of Mangatawhiri, in north Waikato. More >>
Stolen goods - if it sounds too good to be true...
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
A high number of brazen thefts from South Auckland Kathmandu stores over the past two months has prompted a warning from Counties Manukau Police to the public about buying Kathmandu jackets at a cheap price. More >>
Consents granted for coal mine at Mangatangi
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 12:01 pm | Joint Press Release
A joint Waikato District Council and Waikato Regional Council hearings committee has approved the issuing of consents to a Fonterra subsidiary for an open cast coal mine at Mangatangi, 2.5 kilometres east of Mangatawhiri, in north Waikato. More >>
Auckland Garden Designfest Bursts Into Bloom This November
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 11:59 am | Auckland Garden DesignFest
First-time gardeners, the green-thumbed and landscaping professionals alike are invited to take part in the second biennial Auckland Garden DesignFest 2013, on 16-17 November across the Auckland region. More >>
Petrol and seasonal vegetable prices push up CPI
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 10:56 am | Statistics New Zealand
The consumers price index (CPI) rose 0.9 percent in the September 2013 quarter, Statistics NZ said today. More than half of the rise came from higher petrol prices and seasonally high vegetable prices. More >>
Gun store burglary appeal for information
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 10:48 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematä Police investigating the burglary of a Wairau Valley gun store are seeking information from members of the public who may have been in the area at the time of the crime. More >>
No change in Whanganui River levels overnight
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 10:41 am | Horizons Regional Council
The Whanganui River is sustaining an 8.2 metre peak following heavy rainfall in the catchment yesterday. A cordon is in place until the river drops half a metre and Horizons Regional Council’s incident controller Ged Shirley says this is expected ... More >>
City Care Through to Next Stage
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 9:24 am | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Wednesday, 16 October 2013) – City Care is through to the next round as the Dunedin City Council proceeds with outsourcing its water and wastewater network maintenance. More >>
SH4 Road Closure - Between Raetihi and Whanganui
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 9:00 am | New Zealand Police
It is unlikely that this part of the highway will reopen before 11am later today. More >>
Horizons monitoring situation across the Region
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 8:56 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons staff are continuing to monitor river levels across the Region as water levels continue to rise overnight. The Whanganui River is forecast to peak at the Pipiriki monitoring site at 6.30pm this evening, reaching a level of at least 15 ... More >>
John Palino - No Comment on Len Brown Affair
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 8:54 am | John Palino
I will not be commenting and it’s a personal matter for Len and his family to deal with. More >>
Significant Storm Damage on Ruapehu Roads
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 5:03 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The passing weather bomb has caused disruption around the Ruapehu district with schools closing earlier and significant damage to the road network. More >>
Fallen tree blocking SH22
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and Fire are currently at on SH22 Karaka Road dealing with a large tree branch across the Road. More >>
Statement from Mayor Len Brown
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 4:25 pm | Len Brown
“I don’t intend to comment on the highly personalised allegations made on a blog site this afternoon. “But I do confirm that I had a relationship with a woman that lasted around two years. More >>
$33 Million Powerball Ticket Goes On Display
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 4:15 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Ever wondered what $33 million looks like? This week, Lotto New Zealand installed the winning Lotto Powerball ticket at the One Step Ahead store in Ponsonby, so you can witness this piece of Lotto history for yourself. More >>
Water Receding But Council on Stand-by for Tonight
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 4:11 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The rain has stopped allowing the water levels that have been causing problems around the Ruapehu district including flooding in Ohakune to start to recede. More >>
Burning Man Set to Light Up Armageddon Expo Opening
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 4:07 pm | Armageddon Expo
Opening night at Auckland Armageddon this year will see a seven metre tall ‘Guy’ burn to the ground to mark the start of New Zealand’s largest fantasy and gaming expo on Friday 25 October at the ASB Showgrounds. More >>
Joe Czerwinski to help judge Marlborough Wine Show
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 4:02 pm | 2013 Marlborough Wine Awards
‘Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Joe Czerwinski helping judge over 500 entries in New Zealand’s third annual Marlborough Wine Show’. Organsiers of the 2013 Marlborough Wine Show have two reasons to celebrate and the wines haven’t even been judged ... More >>
Have your say on aerial application of a herbicide
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:57 pm | Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on an application to allow the aerial spraying of the herbicide GF-2574, also known as Tordon PastureBoss. More >>
Auckland Diwali Festival lights up this weekend
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:55 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Step into the light this weekend as Aotea Square and part of Queen Street are transformed into an Indian Mela (bazaar) with more than 50 food and craft stalls for the Auckland Diwali Festival. More >>
Party in Pink Zumbathon for Breast Cancer
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:47 pm | Zumba
Global fitness leader Zumba is encouraging local Auckland residents to “Party, Prevent and Prevail” this October by joining a “Party in Pink” Zumbathon event. This initiative, called “Party in Pink”, raises money toward via the Zumba Global ... More >>
Nominate a Wellington kid to receive a bike!
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:45 pm | Variety - The Children's Charity
Variety - The Children’s Charity is calling for nominations for Wellington kids to receive a brand-spanking new bike… but be quick, nominations close this Friday! More >>
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum Builds International Connections
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:41 pm | Dunedin City Council
Planned exhibitions marking the 100th anniversary of World War I and Dunedin’s special Scottish heritage are already producing valuable international connections for Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. More >>
Join us - for your kid to catch their first trout
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:23 pm | Taranaki Fish and Game
Taranaki children are again being offered the chance to catch their first trout, “with a little help.” Taranaki Fish & Game is reminding local communities of a series of supervised ‘kids’ fish out’ events which are being held this weekend. More >>
Wind Update: Number of weather incidents in North decreases
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Fire Service
The number of weather incidents the New Zealand Fire Service are attending in the Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions due to high winds has decreased. Since 11 o'clock this morning, the New Zealand Fire Service has attended fifty-one incidents ... More >>
The Waikato region to see an influx of horse enthusiasts
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:16 pm | Equidays
Over 400 horses, some of New Zealand’s top riders, and thousands of visitors will make their way to Mystery Creek Events Centre this week for Equidays, held 18 to 20 October. More >>
Wind: Large number of events in Auckland, Waikato, BoP
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Fire Service
Large number of weather events in Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions due to high winds. Since 11 o'clock this morning, the New Zealand Fire Service has attended forty-three incidents across the Auckland region, fifteen incidents in the Waikato ... More >>
Thirty Kids for Thirty Years
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:09 pm | Koru Care New Zealand
For 30 years, Koru Care New Zealand has been taking children from around the country away on a trip of a lifetime. Koru Care NZ volunteers donate time and expertise to make dreams come true for kids who have drawn the short straw. More >>
Top institutions to join forces to tackle poverty
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:07 pm | World Vision New Zealand
Two of New Zealand’s leading organisations, The University of Otago and World Vision New Zealand, are joining together to enhance their efforts to alleviate poverty both globally and in New Zealand and the Pacific. More >>
Horizons staff on stand by as river levels rise
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:04 pm | Horizons Regional Council
The Whanganui and Whangaehu Rivers are expected to peak later today after heavy rain has battered much of the central North Island over the last twenty four hours. More >>
Mikey Havoc To Headline Free Nelson Gig
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 2:57 pm | Radio Hauraki
New Zealand media personality and Radio Hauraki presenter Mikey Havoc is scheduled to perform a free gig at central Nelson bar 623 In The City. The national celebrity, who is widely recognised for his success as a radio DJ, television presenter and ... More >>
Wellington Police investigating sexual assault after concert
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are investigating an incident where a female was allegedly sexually violated outside a concert venue in Trentham, Upper Hutt, on Saturday night [12 October 2013]. After attending the concert the victim has been sexually violated outside ... More >>
Council will process consents over Christmas – New Year
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 1:50 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council will continue to process consents over the Christmas – New Year period. Crown Manager Doug Martin says that this is in response to the huge demand for building consents. More >>
Ohakune Residents Self Evacuate As Mangawhero Stream Rises
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 1:43 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Some half dozen Ohakune residents living on the Mangawhero River Terrace extension have self- evacuated as the river continues to rise. Ruapehu District Council has established a welfare centre at the Ohakune Primary School hall. More >>
Rescued wild kiwi chick released back to Coromandel
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 1:31 pm | Rainbow Springs
A tiny 185g wild kiwi scooped up from the middle of the State Highway in the Coromandel by a passing local couple late last summer, has just been released back into the wild. More >>
Council on Stand-by to Respond to Rising Waters
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 12:47 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu District Council (RDC) is aware that rising waters are threatening to cut-off Ohura and flood parts of Ohakune. More >>
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