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Air Quality Reports Reveal Some Improvements – But More Work Needed
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:51 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Annual Air Quality Report 2023 outlined monitoring efforts over the past year and compared data gathered against the current National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (NESAQ) limit. More >>
Let It Roar: FMC's Griffin Creek Fundraising Campaign
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:46 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC is launching a Griffin Creek fundraising campaign to help with the costs of an ongoing court case. More >>
Te Huia Train Service Must Stop Stealing From Motorists’ Pockets
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:37 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to end the rort that sees millions of dollars funnelled away from motorists into the inefficient and expensive Te Huia Train Service. A recent review of the train service between Auckland and Hamilton ... More >>
Government Changes To Emergency Housing
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:28 pm | E Tipu e Rea
It is welcomed news of the Ministry of Social Development prioritising whānau with dependent tamariki who have been in emergency housing for longer than 12 weeks to the top of the social housing waitlist. More >>
Much To Learn From Tairāwhiti TEMO
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:23 pm | Gisborne District Council
Sharing information and resources is at the heart of all Tairāwhiti Emergency Management Office (TEMO) do. This time it’s with a group from Lower Hutt. “Their region shares a similar hazard as Tairāwhiti with the whole population living in a flood ... More >>
Successful Start To Spartina Project
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:21 pm | Gisborne District Council
More than half of the Spartina grass sprayed along the Taruheru River in January has broken down and been removed through normal tidal flows. Testing of the site has backed up the visual results to show a mass reduction in the Spartina, an increase ... More >>
Two Arrested Following Aggravated Burglary In Whakatāne
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have been arrested following an aggravated burglary of a Michael Hill store in Whakatāne this afternoon. More >>
Turning Our Backs On Walking And Cycling: Harbour Bridge Events Cancelled
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 6:39 pm | Bike Auckland
Bike Auckland says the cancellation has not been announced publicly but was confirmed in correspondence it received from Waka Kotahi last week. More >>
Update: Missing Fishermen In Taiharuru
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Police
Two fishermen remain missing, despite ongoing search efforts near Taiharuru. More >>
West Coast DOC Boss Ponders Cave Creek Disaster Daily
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 5:35 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
As he reflects on a long career, West Coast DOC boss Mark Davies notes the impact of the darkest of days for the Department: the Cave Creek disaster. The Cave Creek disaster occurred on 28 April 1995 when a viewing platform in Paparoa National Park ... More >>
NZCTU Calls On Govt To Reverse Disestablishment Of Pay Equity Taskforce
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 5:10 pm | NZCTU
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is calling on the Government to reverse their decision to disestablish the Pay Equity Taskforce team, as it will result in gender and ethnic pay disparities persisting as pay equity claims go unaddressed. More >>
PM Must Commit To Pay Equity Settlement For Care And Support Workers
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 5:08 pm | Etu NZ
The unions representing care and support workers are calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to pledge his commitment to deliver pay equity for the lowest paid workers on the frontline of healthcare in aged care, home support, disability support, mental ... More >>
PSA Challenges The Government To Settle Pay Equity For Care And Support Workers
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 5:06 pm | PSA
PSA National Secretary Kerry Davies says, "If this Government is serious about pay equity, it could start by settling the long-standing pay equity claim for our 65,000 lowest paid frontline care and support workers. We want to settle this claim with ... More >>
Three Waters Investment In Kingston To Unlock More Land For Housing
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 5:05 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
More housing stock for the Queenstown Lakes District is progressing thanks to joint investment in supporting Three Waters infrastructure by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and developers Kingston Village Ltd (KVL). More >>
Free Speech Union Proud To Be New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council 2024 Named-sponsor
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 5:04 pm | Free Speech Union
"We are excited to announce our partnership with the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council (NZSDC). We will support them in presenting their finals debate at Parliament this year at the end of May," says Nick Hanne, the Union’s manager for education ... More >>
Matua Road / State Highway 16 Intersection To Close
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 5:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The Matua Road and SH16 intersection in Kumeū will close from Monday 6 May due to safety concerns. The closure will remain in place until project completion in late 2025. More >>
New Study Highlights Support Needed For People To Escape Religious Conversion Practices
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 4:57 pm | Human Rights Commission
Conversion practices are deliberate actions to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Such practices are ineffective and have been shown to cause serious harm. Twenty-three survivors were interviewed ... More >>
Waikato Police To Commence Further Searches For Missing Fisherman
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Police
On Tuesday 23 April, the man was fishing alone when about 10am he made a call over Maritime Radio, stating he was having a medical event. A short time later he activated his emergency locator beacon. An initial search was conducted by air and sea but ... More >>
Bill Would Create Large-scale Environmental Destruction
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 4:52 pm | Forest And Bird
Forest & Bird told Parliament’s Environment Committee that the Fast-track Approvals Bill should be withdrawn. “There are just too many problems with this piece of legislation,” says Forest & Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki. More >>
Urgent Need For Funds Forces Sale Of Iconic Kombi
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 4:46 pm | Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Iconic environmental charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful is auctioning off their promotional vehicle, a custom 1974 Volkswagen Kombi, on TradeMe in an effort to raise vital funds for their school education programmes. More >>
‘Time To Take It To Bits’: Town Clock Set For Shift, Refurbishment
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 3:41 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill’s town clock is likely on the move, albeit about 23 metres. The structure will remain in Wachner Place but be closer to Dee St as part of upgrades to Esk St West, where a new hotel is being built. More >>
Deputy Mayor ‘disgusted’ By Response To Georgina Beyer Sculpture
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 3:04 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Beyer, who died last year, was elected mayor of Carterton in 1995, making her the world’s first openly transgender mayor. Carterton’s Deputy Mayor Dale Williams said he was “disgusted” by the comments his council had received regarding a ... More >>
Police Appealing For Information Following Invercargill Boy Racer Activity
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Police responded to the intersection of State Highway 1 and Mill Road North around 11:30pm on Saturday, following reports of boy racer activity where a group of around 50 vehicles had gathered. More >>
New Improved Framework For The Approval Of Transport Projects
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 1:49 pm | Hamilton City Council
The new process, approved by the Infrastructure and Transport Committee on 2 May, was prompted by strong feedback from the community, and will involve a more rigorous analysis of the rationale for transport projects. More >>
Community At The Court Of Council Changes
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 1:40 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council’s Infrastructure and Transport Committee Meeting on 2 May included the latest facts and figures, improving processes, and updating critical guiding documents with community feedback being a consistent theme. More >>
Consultation On Waikato District’s Draft 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan Closes
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 1:30 pm | Waikato District Council
While this year's response is higher than previous Annual Plan consultations, the submissions received to date reflect the current cost of living challenges in Waikato district communities. More >>
May Begins On The Cooler Side With Southwesterly Winds
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 1:06 pm | MetService
Most parts of Aotearoa will feel the cold southwest winds today (Thursday). Although the winds ease on Friday this is when waves are expected to peak around coastal areas. More >>
Pāpāmoa East Interchange Construction Moves Into Final Phase
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 12:38 pm | Tauranga City Council
In attendance were Tauranga City Council Commission Chair Anne Tolley, representatives from project partners NZTA/Waka Kotahi, local iwi, contractor HEB Construction Ltd and senior council transportation and project staff. More >>
Arrest Following Firearms Incident, Newtown
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have arrested one person following an altercation where a firearm was discharged on Riddiford Street last night near Wellington Hospital. More >>
Arrests Made Following Rangitikei Robbery And Dishonest Offending
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Three people have been arrested following recent dishonesty offending in the Rangitikei District, including burglaries, theft, and a robbery. More >>
Annual Number Of Homes Consented Down 25 Percent – Stats NZ
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:19 am | Stats NZ
“The annual number of new homes consented has continued to decrease from its peak of 51,015 in the year ended May 2022,” construction and property statistics manager Michael Heslop said. More >>
Phone And Internet Complaints Remain High
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:51 am | Telecommunications Dispute Resolution
TDR Half-Year Report 2023 Telecommunications Dispute Resolution (TDR) is here to help Kiwis resolve issues with their broadband, mobile and home phone providers, and every six months we share a snapshot of what we are seeing. Our report for the ... More >>
Police Operation Goes Swimmingly, Five Arrested
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:48 am | New Zealand Police
Five members and associates of the Head Hunters Motorcycle Club are facing methamphetamine charges, following a Police operation. More >>
Economically Illiterate Council Must Not Force $55 Million Hotel Cost Onto Ratepayers
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:45 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming a proposal by Whanganui District Council to build a $55 million four-star hotel and carpark. More >>
Name Release: Tikipunga Fire
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a fire at a Tikipunga property on Monday 29 April. He was 61-year-old Hoani Reupena-Tuoro, also known to friends and whānau as John Reuben, of Whangārei. Police investigations ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report Into Fatal Crash
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:18 am | New Zealand Police
The IPCA determined that the car crash was due to the actions of the driver who, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, drove dangerously and lost control of his vehicle. More >>
Two Men Die In Crash While Fleeing Police In Wellington
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:16 am | Independent Police Conduct Authority
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that two officers at Wellington were not responsible for a car crash that resulted in the deaths of two men, notwithstanding breaches of Police policy during the incident. More >>
Police Work To Reunite Tools With Owners Following Western Bay Of Plenty Search Warrant
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 9:54 am | New Zealand Police
Following the Wednesday 1 November search warrant, thanks to tools and equipment being engraved with identifying information, Police were able to reunite five sets of tools valued at over $30,000 with their owners. More >>
State Highway 6, Hira - Road Reopened - Tasman
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 9:03 am | New Zealand Police
The road is now clear following a truck crash on State Highway 6 this morning. We thank motorists for their patience. More >>
Appeal For Witnesses Following Firearms Incident In Newtown, Wellington
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 8:51 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information in relation to a firearms incident near the Wellington Hospital. More >>
Te Pae Christchurch Celebrates Two Event-filled Years
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 8:39 am | Te Pae Christchurch
Te Pae Christchurch is also kicking off its third year with a packed events calendar in May 2024, during what is traditionally a quieter month for local tourism. More >>
Missing Fishermen In Taiharuru
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 8:13 am | New Zealand Police
A search effort will resume this morning in Taiharuru for two missing fishermen. More >>
Fund Urges New Zealanders To Help Southern NZ Dotterel Before It’s Too Late
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 8:08 am | NZ Nature Fund
DOC has just released its annual flock count for the Southern NZ Dotterel, which shows a 19% decline in the estimated population to 101 birds. This follows a 13% decline in bird numbers the previous year. More >>
Fire Safety A Priority For Building Inspectors
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 8:00 am | Hurunui District Council
A big priority for HDC building inspectors is for all residents to feel safe within their homes. A significant step towards this is for all homes to have smoke detectors. More >>
Seasonal Climate Outlook: May - July
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:50 am | NIWA
Temperatures are about equally likely to be near average or above average in all regions. Despite this, a cold start to the three month period is expected in May followed by a possible trend toward milder conditions in June and July More >>
Charge Laid Following Confier Grove Callout
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:46 am | New Zealand Police
Police is disappointed in an allegedly fictitious phone call, which sparked an emergency response in Conifer Grove last night. There was a prompt response to an address on Cunningham Place before 9.30pm, after it was reported that a firearms incident had ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH1, Seddon
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:45 am | New Zealand Police
A person has died and another is seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Seddon last night. The crash happened about 8.15pm, between Redwood Pass Road and Awatere Valley Road. The drivers were the sole occupants of ... More >>
Road Closure: State Highway 6, Hira - Tasman
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:21 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 6 at Hira is closed in both directions following a truck crash this morning. Police were called about 4.40am after a truck hauling hazardous chemicals went off the road and collided with a barrier, between Central Road and Hori Bay ... More >>
WWF-New Zealand Appoints James Shaw To Its Leadership Team
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 7:00 pm | WWF-New Zealand
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) New Zealand is delighted to be welcoming former Climate Change Minister and Green Party Co-Leader Hon. James Shaw to its Board of Trustees. More >>
Te Rōpū Marutau O Aotearoa Launches Refreshed Website With Exclusive Members-Only Features
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:01 pm | Te Ropu Marutau o Aotearoa
To follow on from another successful Aotearoa Māori H&S Conference, Te Rōpū Marutau o Aotearoa (TRMA) is excited to announce the launch of our newly refreshed website, www.trma.co.nz. This update marks a significant enhancement in our digital ... More >>
Kiwi Kids Say YES To Keep Ka Ora, Ka Ako, Healthy School Lunches
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:47 pm | Save The Children
Results from Save the Children’s poll show 95% of the approximately 3500 children aged between 5-17-years surveyed are in support of "keeping" or "expanding" the programme, while just 3% of children surveyed (94 children) are in favour of removing the programme ... More >>
NZDSN OPINION: Where Is The Independent Body Awarding Funding To The Disabled Sector?
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:38 pm | NZDSN
Without an independent body looking out for their interests, disabled New Zealanders’ only chance of a meaningful increase in the quality of their care, is the politicians. More >>
Survivors Of Abuse Take To The Roads To Raise Awareness
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:27 pm | Survivor Experience Service
The Survivor Experiences Service partnered with The Road To Healing Aotearoa to help destigmatize abuse and to encourage survivors to seek help. More >>
Mount Maunganui’s Poor Air Quality Forces Rethink Of Industrial Sites
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:15 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Commission chair Anne Tolley said there was a “critical need” to find alternate sites for businesses that emit pollutants in the Mount Maunganui industrial area. A council-initiated review found modelling for PM10 contributed to an estimated 13 ... More >>
Former Northland Councillor Says Māori Wards Fine – If Polls Held
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:09 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Northland was the first region in New Zealand to have all its councils introduce wards. Forty-two local government politicians led Northland’s four councils, which brought in the region’s first Māori wards in 2022. More >>
Seal Of Approval For Bike Skills Park Concept
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:59 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The concept plans for the learn-to-ride cycling facility in the Ashburton Domain were approved by the Ashburton District Council on Wednesday. The design is estimated to cost around $454,000 to build and the working group is optimistic about raising ... More >>
Urgent Call For Revised Driving Licence Procedures For Seniors
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:56 pm | Grey Power New Zealand
With NZTA currently reviewing their guidelines for assessing seniors for licence renewals, Grey Power urges that they work collaboratively with GPs, senior advocacy groups such as Grey Power and organisations like AA to develop simpler transparent ... More >>
Kāpiti Good Sorts And Community Awards Are Open For Nominations
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:52 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The Kāpiti Good Sorts Awards celebrates individuals who show community spirit through leadership, compassion, and action, while the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards recognise community groups that help make Kāpiti a great place to live, work More >>
Urgent Reform Needed: Tauranga Rated Lowest In National Council Approval Survey
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:46 pm | Lobby for Good
In Tauranga, the consequences of unregulated lobbying have been stark, as recent developments have shown that decisions are predominantly shaped by these influential groups. More >>
The Late Anti-apartheid Activist Tom Newnham Receives Posthumous Award From The South African Government
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:39 pm | Anne and Rewi Newnham
He was awarded the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo in a ceremony in Pretoria. More >>
