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Serious Crash, SH97, Mossburn - Southern
Friday, 19 April 2024, 8:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 97 near Mossburn this evening. The crash was reported about 6.15pm and occurred between Hillas and Ellis roads. One person has received serious injuries and two people have moderate ... More >>
Police Release Names In Waitākere Sudden Deaths
Friday, 19 April 2024, 8:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Post mortem examinations have now been completed after two sudden deaths in Waitākere. Police are in a position to release the details of the two people found at the Anzac Valley Road property yesterday, on 18 April. They were Alfred Helge Hansen, aged ... More >>
Complainants Tight-lipped Over Invercargill Mayor’s Apology
Friday, 19 April 2024, 5:12 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Last month, Clark made headlines when he appeared on satirical news show New Zealand Today and repeated a racial slur he had drawn criticism for in 2023. The appearance prompted councillors Ian Pottinger and Ria Bond to lodge a code of conduct complaint ... More >>
Bengal Cats ‘picked On’ By Council’s Pet Policy
Friday, 19 April 2024, 5:10 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Concern for native animal species has prompted a Southland council to monitor online pet sales, with a particular focus on Bengal cats. Ownership of the breed requires a special permit in Southland, with a complete ban on Stewart Island/Rakiura. More >>
E-scooter Agreement Extended In Waimakariri
Friday, 19 April 2024, 5:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Pink Flamingo Scooters will continue zipping through towns like Rangiora and Kaiapoi. The Wellington-based company has been confirmed as Waimakariri district’s e-scooter provider for another three years. There are 150 e-scooters available in the Waimakariri ... More >>
Police Pull The Curtain On Alleged Shoplifter’s Offending
Friday, 19 April 2024, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Police
An alleged offender’s shoplifting spree has come to an end after being intercepted by Police in Papakura on Thursday evening. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says Police located a person of interest on Porchester Road ... More >>
Work Underway On Final Stage Of Wānaka Schools To Pool Active Travel Route
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:58 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Wānaka’s new pathway linking children, families, and commuters between schools and the Recreation Centre is nearly complete, with construction underway on sections of the final stage of the Schools to Pool active travel route. More >>
Lower Hutt Sets Ambitious Planting Target Through Mouri Tupu
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:56 pm | Hutt City Council
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry today formally launched Mouri Tupu - Planting for the Future, and he is calling on the community to pick up a spade and join in. Mouri Tupu is a community campaign to plant 114,000 native trees and plants and inspire ... More >>
Law Commission Starts Second Round Of Consultation On Review Of Adult Decision-making Capacity Law
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:54 pm | Law Commission
Traumatic brain injury, dementia, learning disabilities and experiences of mental distress can affect a person’s decision-making. The Government has asked for a review on how the law should respond when an adult’s decision-making is affected. More >>
Fire Risk Lowers Enough To Safely Re-open Regional Park
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:50 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The two areas of the regional park were closed to the public on 16 February – a measure under Greater Wellington’s new fire risk management system – when the dry conditions meant fire could ignite and spread quickly, threatening people, property, ... More >>
Government Forced To Release Its ‘top Secret’ Fast-track List
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:49 pm | Forest And Bird
Forest & Bird is demanding an extension to submissions on the contentious Fast-track Approvals Bill, after successfully asking the Ombudsman to investigate a lack of transparency over who was lobbying to have their projects fast-tracked. More >>
Have Your Say On The Proposed New Navigation Safety Bylaw
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:48 pm | Gisborne District Council
A lot changes in ten years and that’s why a new bylaw is being proposed around navigation and safety in Turanganui-a-Kiwa / Poverty Bay. The community can have their say on 11 key proposed changes by Friday 17 May./ More >>
Mau Rākau Course Connecting Rangatahi With Te Ao Māori
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:41 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Through this course, young people in Horowhenua will learn the importance of this traditional Māori martial art, mastering and learning the significance of the taiaha as they develop their timing, balance, and coordination skills in a safe and supportive ... More >>
Strategy A Significant Step For Dunedin’s Development
Friday, 19 April 2024, 2:02 pm | Dunedin City Council
Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich is welcoming the completion of the city’s new Future Development Strategy, which will chart the course for Dunedin’s development over the next 30 years. The strategy has been developed jointly by the Dunedin City Council ... More >>
Council And Anzac Day Services – Thursday 25 April
Friday, 19 April 2024, 1:12 pm | Marlborough District Council
Council’s Blenheim office will be closed from 4.30pm on Wednesday 24 April and reopen on Friday 26 April at 8.30am. Opening times for transfer stations, the Resource Recovery Centre, the Re-use Centre, Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and the landfill ... More >>
Rescue Helicopter Crew Saves Father’s Life After Workplace Accident: "We Were That Close To Losing Him"
Friday, 19 April 2024, 1:06 pm | Philips Search and Rescue Trust
In June 2021, a routine day turned into a nightmare for Paul Foote, an experienced mechanic at his waste and transport operation in Kawerau. More >>
Minister Joins Ceremony To Mark Stopbank Milestone
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:54 pm | Gisborne District Council
The resilience project is building on top of the great work of The Waipaoa Flood Control Scheme, which is 64km of stopbanks along the Waipaoa River, together with other river control structures and protection works. More >>
Christchurch City Council's Stadium Obsession Needs To Stop
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:44 pm | Taxpayers' Union
This stadium has already burdened Christchurch ratepayers enough, with its ridiculous delays and enormous budget blowouts. These extra nice-to-haves are clearly unaffordable, and represent nothing more than just wasteful gold-plating: Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman ... More >>
Three Arrests After Luxury Vehicles Stolen
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Three youths have been apprehended by the Mt Wellington public safety team after two high end vehicles were stolen from an address in Mount Wellington overnight. The vehicles, along with other personal items, were stolen sometime late on Thursday ... More >>
Pilot Study Will Model Nature-based Solutions In Te Hakapupu / Pleasant River
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:30 pm | Otago Regional Council
This new project, the Wai i te reporepo, wai i te wao: Nature-based Solutions Study, is one of 21 nationally to be fully funded by the Ministry for the Environment’s (MfE) Essential Freshwater Fund. More >>
Police Acknowledge Sentencing For Angela Blackmoore Murder
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the sentences of life imprisonment, with 10 years non-parole, handed down today in the High Court at Christchurch for the murder of Angela Blackmoore on 17 August 1995. More >>
New Harbourmaster For Hawke's Bay
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:21 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council
Mr Wright officially started as Harbourmaster on 11 April 2024 and takes over from Martin Moore who recently retired after being in the role since 2016. More >>
Aspirational Vision To Recloak Coronet Forest Progressing As Contract Awarded To Te Tapu O Tāne
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:16 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The first year of work involves site preparation and planning. Native planting is expected to begin in March 2025 and take between five to seven years. More >>
NPDC Looking For The District’s 2024 Local Legends
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:16 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Nominations are now open for the two awards, which aim to recognise those unsung heroes that make our community tick, who help and inspire others and make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of the district. More >>
Quality Candidates Sought For City’s Make Or Break Moment
Friday, 19 April 2024, 11:46 am | Urban Task Force
As Tauranga’s pivotal local government election draws closer, those invested in the city’s growth are urging more “strong and capable” candidates to come forward as tensions increase about who could be in charge from July 20. Tauranga’s ... More >>
Frontrunner Marathon Sunday Christchurch, Anzac Day, End Of School Holidays
Friday, 19 April 2024, 11:28 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
With the school holidays winding down and Anzac Day Thursday 25 April, people heading home are encouraged to build in plenty of time and drive rested, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Realignment Of SH1 Northbound Traffic Lanes At Papakura Next Monday Night
Friday, 19 April 2024, 11:24 am | NZTA
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising motorists in South Auckland that, subject to weather, the two northbound lanes on the SH1 Southern Motorway from opposite the BP motorway service centre north of Drury up to the northbound off-ramp at Papakura ... More >>
Quick Arrest Following Attempted Robbery, Hastings
Friday, 19 April 2024, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police quickly arrested a man believed responsible for an attempted robbery in Mahora, Hastings last night. Around 6:35pm Police were called to a Frederick Street dairy, where a man entered the store and assaulted the staff member with a BB gun, which ... More >>
Police Tally Up Charges For Alleged Shoplifter
Friday, 19 April 2024, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
An alleged offender has pocketed a whopping 18 charges relating to a string of shoplifting incidents in South Auckland. More >>
Fly-tipping Escalation In Our Region
Friday, 19 April 2024, 10:49 am | Gisborne District Council
Fly-tipping or illegal dumping is a growing issue we’re all facing as a region. More >>
Parking Changes Coming Soon In Newtown And Berhampore
Friday, 19 April 2024, 10:43 am | Wellington City Council
A new parking scheme will be rolled out from 24 June in Newtown and Berhampore to better manage existing and future parking pressures in these busy growing suburbs. More >>
Arrest Made, Firearm And Cannabis Seized, Whakatāne
Friday, 19 April 2024, 10:19 am | New Zealand Police
A man has been arrested and a firearm seized following a routine vehicle stop in Whakatāne last night. Around 11:30pm Police stopped a vehicle travelling on Paterson Place. When the officers came to the window, they smelt cannabis and subsequently ... More >>
Police Appealing For Information Following Naenae Robbery
Friday, 19 April 2024, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
At around 8am Police were called to Rata Street where a group entered the store and presented a knife, stealing product. The offenders fled the scene in a vehicle which has since been located in Naenae Park abandoned. Inspector Simon de Wit Relieving ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Slams Eye-watering Hastings Rates Hike
Friday, 19 April 2024, 9:57 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to reports that Hastings District Council is set to hike rates by 25 percent, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “We get that cyclone recovery and investing in resilient infrastructure will obviously be front ... More >>
Emerald Lakes Freed From Weeds
Friday, 19 April 2024, 9:56 am | Department of Conservation
Tongariro Alpine Crossing’s distinctive Emerald Lakes are weed free again thanks to years of work by Department of Conservation staff. Known for their jewel-like colours caused by dissolved minerals, the Emerald Lake-shores and shallows have been ... More >>
Opportunities Aplenty For Hurunui’s Young Job Seekers
Friday, 19 April 2024, 9:05 am | Hurunui District Council
There are opportunities aplenty for Hurunui’s young job seekers. Hurunui Council’s Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Programme is calling for new programme candidates following a bumper 2023 that saw 35 MTFJ job placements. Youth Team Leader Jo Sherwood ... More >>
Regional Council Approves Care Plan For The Protection Of Geothermal In Rotorua
Friday, 19 April 2024, 8:34 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Rotorua Geothermal System Management Plan Ngā Wai Ariki o Rotorua He Mahere Whakahaere Pūnaha is a Regional Council policy that will guide the overall management of the Rotorua Geothermal System. More >>
Majestic Princess Taking The Piss As Hard Working Kiwis Struggle To Pay The Bills, Says Climate Liberation Aotearoa
Friday, 19 April 2024, 7:11 am | Climate Liberation Aotearoa
On 19 April at 8:30 AM, Supporters of Climate Liberation Aotearoa will be at Princes Wharf ensuring that passengers from the Majestic Princess cannot turn a blind eye to the damage that cruise ships are doing to our environment. More >>
Mayor Leads High-powered Roundtable On Kiwi Trade Link With South America, Asia
Friday, 19 April 2024, 6:27 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The Mayor’s plan is to position Auckland to serve as a vital air and freight hub between Asia and South America, facilitating e-commerce trade, tourism, and education and mediation services, and thereby providing an economic boost to New Zealand. More >>
Unions “Keep The Airport Ours” Forum Was Democracy In Action
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:58 pm | Unions Wellington
Thistle Hall was packed out on the night of Wednesday 17 April with members of the public concerned about the Council’s proposal to sell its 34% share in Wellington Airport. The forum, organised by Unions Wellington, was attended by nine Wellington ... More >>
Road closed, SH1 Taupō - Bay of Plenty
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:43 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1, Hatepe is closed due to a truck rolling. The crash was reported at 4:15pm. No injuries have been reported. The road is curently closed and diversions are in place around the Western Bays. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and ... More >>
Update On Sudden Deaths In Waitākere
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to investigate two sudden deaths at a Waitākere property. A man and woman were located deceased in a paddock at the Anzac Valley Road address before 7.30am this morning. Police are continuing to investigate on behalf of the ... More >>
NZ Caught Up In Worldwide Phishing Sting
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Police
Under Operation Camperdown, New Zealand Police, working in partnership with Europol, this week executed the New Zealand phase of a multi-national operation targeting the phishing as a service platform, LabHost. More >>
Wairarapa Moves To A Restricted Fire Season
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 4:04 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means people wanting to light an outdoor fire must have a fire permit approved by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Wairarapa will move to a restricted fire season from 8am Friday 19 April, until further notice. More >>
Kaipara Mayor Wants Māori Ward Gone Before Next Local Elections
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 4:03 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson wants his council’s Māori ward gone before next year’s local government election. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown this month signalled changes to Māori wards, which would require a referendum for their establishment. ... More >>
Youths Caught On The Run Following Burglary
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Swift action by nearby Police officers has resulted in three youths arrested following a burglary in Rotorua this morning. At around 6:30am Police were alerted to a burglary at a store on Tarawera Road, Lynmore where the offenders arrived in two vehicles. ... More >>
Testing Of Smell And Noise Too ‘subjective’ Claims Councillor
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:55 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Smell and noise tests have been criticised by a West Coast Regional Councillor who says a lack of technology isn't good enough. 31 environmental complaints and incidents for the region were logged by council during the January-March quarter. More >>
Reviving Māngere Town Centre On A $0 Budget
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:52 pm | Alka Prasad - Local Democracy Reporter
The heart of Māngere in south Auckland is desperate for a refresh, but there's "no money" to revive it. "If we don't make a change, this town centre will be non-existent," Māngere town centre manager Leatuao Larry Tupa’i-Lavea ... More >>
Dog Owners Fined After 27 Cats Killed
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:50 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Owners of several roaming dogs that were on a cat-killing spree, terrorising a south Auckland neighbourhood, have been fined. Residents of Conifer Grove in Takanini were devastated after several cats were found dead, attacked by a pack of dogs. They counted ... More >>
$2m Footbridge Across Flood-prone Creek To Make Walking Safer For Students
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:43 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland students who short-cut through a potentially flooded creek to get to school will soon have a safer option. The Franklin Local Board are pulling out all the stops to build a $2 million footbridge across the Whangapouri Creek in Pukekohe, scheduled ... More >>
Cat Killing Spree By Dogs In South Auckland Under Control, Says Council
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:42 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents of Conifer Grove in Takanini claimed at least 24 felines were killed in the past two months, by packs of roaming dogs.The shocking attacks forced the community to come together in a special public meeting, crying out to authorities for help. More >>
Assault In Waipukurau
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
A man is in critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Waipukurau late last night. Police received multiple calls around 11:35pm reporting an altercation between a man and a group of youths in the middle of the intersection of Russell ... More >>
Working Dogs Seminar A Howling Success
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A seminar on training working dogs wrapped up at Trentham recently after hosting around 170 dog handlers from Government and non-Government organisations. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/ea9db81862b2138e12c4.jpeg" ... More >>
Rain For Some But Settled Weather Returns Next Week
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 1:43 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thu 18 - Mon 22 April More >>
Police Bag Three Arrests Following Supermarket Burglary
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have checked another three arrests off their list in Papakura following a brazen supermarket burglary earlier this week. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says while conducting foot patrols on Tuesday afternoon, Police ... More >>
Reimagining The Levin War Memorial Hall And Village Green: A Call For Expressions Of Interest
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 12:26 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden says, “There is now an opportunity for interested parties to actively engage in the Levin Town Centre Transformation Strategy, starting with the reimagining of the Levin War Memorial Hall.” More >>
Auckland Mayor Welcomes The Government’s Announcement To Bring The Earthquake-prone Building Review Forward
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 12:21 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The Auckland Mayor is welcoming the Government’s announcement to bring the earthquake-prone building review forward and to extend the deadline for remediations by four years. “I’ve been calling for the Government to review earthquake-strengthening rules, ... More >>
Know The Risks When Crossing Sand Bars
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:52 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ, Coastguard and harbourmasters around New Zealand want boaties to be aware of how dangerous sand bars are, and their responsibilities when traversing them. More >>
Go Steady On The Finest Wine At SIX60’s Concerts
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police are preparing for SIX60 fans to hit Tairāwhiti for concerts in Gisborne and Tokomaru, but are urging people to plan ahead. We want everyone to have a great time at the gigs, but it’s important you’re prepared: Charge your cellphone before ... More >>
Fourth Person Charged For Murder Of Damon O’Rourke
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:03 am | New Zealand Police
A fourth man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Palmerston North man Damon O’Rourke earlier this year. Emergency services were called to a Coromandel Court address shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday 20 January, following ... More >>
