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District Licensing Committee announced
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 11:08 am | Joint Press Release
Eastern Bay of Plenty councils continue to work together on alcohol regulation and are pleased to announce the appointment of a shared Eastern Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee (DLC) to take responsibility for local decisions relating to ... More >>
Time to Rethink Youth Behavour, Survey Reveals
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 10:57 am | Youthtown
Young New Zealander’s are obsessed with social media, want to be rich and famous and cave to peer pressure – if this is what you think, then think again. Several stereotypes about young people, held by adults have been busted in the second annual ... More >>
Be considerate of your community - don’t dump your rubbish!
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 10:47 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council is urging residents participating in next month’s inorganic refuse collection to be considerate of their community. More >>
Tough break for deerstalker
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 10:46 am | Accident Compensation Corporation
There’s nothing like getting injured to make you aware of the impact an injury can have on your life. More >>
Damage assessment to take place as water levels drop
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 10:42 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is moving into damage assessment mode as water levels drop throughout the Region over the next few days. Incident controller Ged Shirley says Horizons is aware of some key issues throughout the Region but a full assessment ... More >>
Security risks mounting over Heke’s burial
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 10:37 am | David Rankin
Ngapuhi spokesman David Rankin has expressed serious concerns over the security surrounding the burial of the remains of his ancestor – the nineteenth-century warrior chief Hone Heke – at the end of this month. More >>
Public transport best option for “The Block”
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 10:01 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport says free public transport is the best way to get to the Open Homes for “The Block” TV show this weekend. More >>
KiwiRail told to improve train control safety
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:56 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Train controller error which nearly resulted in a mid-tunnel collision between a freight train and a maintenance vehicle in 2011 was caused in part by the systems, supervision and culture at KiwiRail’s train control centre, a Transport Accident ... More >>
Mother killed, children injured in rural Waikato crash
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:18 am | New Zealand Police
"Mother killed, children injured in rural Waikato crash overnight" Crash investigators will today return to the scene of a fatal crash that claimed the life of a mother and left her two children injured west of Ngaruawahia overnight. More >>
2013 Auckland Architecture Awards point to economic recovery
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:17 am | New Zealand Institute of Architects
As evidence of high-quality work evident across all building types no fewer than 41 projects have been recognised in the annual Auckland Architecture Awards. The Awards, which this year range from commercial buildings to schools, heritage re-fits ... More >>
Structural reforms of water utilities in Australia examined
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:16 am | Four Winds Communications
Keynote speaker from the Australian Water Association- Water NZ Conference, 17 October 2013, 9.00 am More >>
Car Crash - Waigaro Rd Waikato
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:07 am | New Zealand Police
Police and emergency services are currently attending a crash scene on Waigaro Rd in the Waikato. At about 9.45pm earlier on tonight, a vehicle travelling south on Waigaro Rd has veered off the road and crashed into a stream. More >>
Northland Police locate stolen military medals
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:06 am | New Zealand Police
Police have located several military medals that were stolen from an elderly Paihia man's address earlier this week. The 68-year-old man had been staying with a relative when he was informed by his landlord that someone had broken into his flat and stolen ... More >>
Unique Bully-Proof Program Launches at Local School
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:05 am | Sean Fitzpatrick
The theme driven Bully-Proof program MISSION BULLY PROOF is now being offered to our community and the kids are loving it! More >>
Mayor Brown’s Behaviour Inappropriate
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 8:57 am | Affordable Auckland
Affordable Auckland Leader Stephen Berry today said that Len Brown’s actions during his two year affair with Bev Chuang were inappropriate and unbecoming for a person his position. “Engaging in physical relations at your place of employment with ... More >>
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 >>
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