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Inaugural Taupo Winterfest Ball Cancelled
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 11:16 am | Wairakei Resort
The inagurgal Taupo Winterfest Ball in conjunction with Towncentre Taupo to be held at Wairakei Resort on August the 24th has been cancelled. More >>
Auckland Council welcomes funding for smartphone app
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 11:08 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM), a division of Auckland Council, has received $160,000 in national funding to enhance New Zealand’s first integrated public alert system and mobile app ready for national roll-out. More >>
Sinbad Gully conservation project an outstanding success
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:57 am | Southern Discoveries
A major Milford Sound conservation project spearheaded by leading South Island tourism company Southern Discoveries is proving an outstanding success in restoring a natural haven to its former glory. More >>
SFO withdraws one South Canterbury Finance charge
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:53 am | Serious Fraud Office
The Serious Fraud Office today announced it was withdrawing a charge of false accounting previously laid against the former Chief Financial Officer of South Canterbury Finance Limited, Graeme Brown. More >>
Applications for the Speight’s Fund 2013 Open August 19
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:31 am | Speight's Fund
We all love a name change, Cordazer Broadus to Snoop Dogg, Jeff Wilson to Goldie, Prince to the Artist Formally known as Prince, it keeps us on our toes. More >>
State Highway 30 at Ruato Bay repairs to start soon
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:10 am | NZTA
Works to repair the cliff above State Highway 30 (SH30) at Ruato Bay will start soon after the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and its project partner, Rotorua District Council (RDC), awarded the contract for the repairs to HEB construction. More >>
See something- do something urge Hamilton Police
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:57 am | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police are urging people to take stock of their surroundings and if they see something suspicious- contact Police. More >>
More Council Services Online
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:55 am | Mackenzie District Council
Some great new technology tools have just been launched on the Mackenzie District Council website. More >>
Police praise sharp eyed car owner
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:35 am | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police are crediting the sharp eyes of a vehicle owner who, despite changed number plates, recognised his stolen utility and raised the alarm- leading Police to uncover a range of offences. More >>
New technology to deliver smoother bus rides for Wellington
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:32 am | NZ Bus
Wellington bus users will enjoy smoother, safer public transport services and reduced fuel emissions as a result of NZ Bus $3 million investment in driver training and new telematics technology, which is to be installed across its GO Wellington ... More >>
Victims use social media to help Police locate offenders
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:31 am | New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police are extolling the value of social media as a crime fighting tool after victims of a burglary found their items for sale on Facebook, leading to the arrest of three offenders. More >>
Robinson Report: Coromandel self rule plan good
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:27 am | Robinson Report
As candidates file nomination papers for local body elections, the stage is being set for the biggest showdown seen in Waikato government. Before long, Hamilton City will find itself right in the middle of the inevitable battle to define the region's ... More >>
Raw Deal For Franklin Businesses
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:24 am | Affordable Auckland
The Glenbrook steel mill’s massive rate hike isn’t the only cost increase being pushed on local businesses by the Auckland Council, Franklin ward candidate Niko Kloeten says. More >>
Affordable Auckland Announces Whau Candidate
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:22 am | Affordable Auckland
Wayne Davis has announced today that he will be standing as a candidate for the Council ward of Whau as well as the Whau local board for the Affordable Auckland party. “The overbearing rates regime of the current council is having a negative effect on housing ... More >>
Pre-election Report a Snapshot of Porirua City
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:09 am | Porirua City Council
People thinking of standing for Porirua City Council in the October election can now see a snapshot of the city, how it’s performing financially and what key issues need addressing over the next three years. More >>
Members sought for new alcohol licensing committees
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:08 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is seeking expressions of interest from the wider community for appointment as commissioners or members of the city’s new District Licensing Committees. More >>
Body Recovered From Lake Wanaka
Monday, 5 August 2013, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
At about 5pm today searchers from the Police Search and Rescue, LandSAR and Wanaka Coastguard recovered the body of a local Wanaka man who had been reported missing by family members last night (4 August 2013). More >>
the state of our environment | July 2013
Monday, 5 August 2013, 5:27 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
It’s a tonic to see the days getting longer and to feel hints of the approaching spring in the air. Having said that, there’s little to complain about in the winter offerings of last month – namely the occasional useful dose of rain but plenty ... More >>
Addington: Information sought on weekend bottle assault
Monday, 5 August 2013, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Police
Christchurch Police are appealing for information about an incident in which an 18-year old man was assaulted outside an Addington bar late on Saturday night. More >>
Managing Waituna into the Future
Monday, 5 August 2013, 5:02 pm | Joint Media Statement
The organisations with statutory roles in the care and management of the Waituna Lagoon and catchment are formalising their commitment to work together as partners for the ongoing improvement of its health and wellbeing. More >>
Search: Makarora River - Wanaka
Monday, 5 August 2013, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Wanaka Police Search and Rescue in conjunction with Wanaka Land Search and Rescue and Wanaka Coast Guard are currently involved in a search for a missing 63 year old male who went fly fishing at the mouth of the Makarora River yesterday. The missing ... More >>
Mixed pastures drought-proofing NZ famrs
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:30 pm | Organic Dairy and Pastoral Group
The Organic Dairy and Pastoral Group is advising scientists and agribusiness investors not to waste any more time and effort – let alone millions of dollars – on trying to genetically engineer ryegrass to withstand drought caused by climate change. More >>
Open Letter: Dam Break Analysis Report
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:25 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
We take very seriously the recent comments from individuals, community groups and the media, around the dam break analysis report and potential effects on the Waipawa community in particular More >>
Winter Wednesdays return to Wellington Zoo
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:19 pm | Wellington Zoo
As a midwinter treat for all its hardy visitors, Wellington Zoo is again running its highly popular Winter Wednesday promotion throughout August. Every visitor that makes a midweek trip to see our beautiful animals on any Wednesday throughout August ... More >>
Rain at times this week
Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:18 pm | MetService
A brisk northwesterly flow over the coming days will bring spells of rain,mostly over western parts of the country. MetService Media and Communications Meteorologist Daniel Corbett commented, "There will be some rain at times over the coming days ... More >>
The Farmers’ Manifesto launched for the 2013 elections
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:58 pm | Federated Farmers
With candidates lodging nomination forms for the 2013 Local Elections, Federated Farmers has released ‘The Farmers’ Manifesto,’ outlining its local government priorities. The Manifesto has also been presented to David Shearer, Leader of the ... More >>
New automatic points for Christchurch tramway
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:56 pm | Christchurch City Council
Two Melbourne tram experts have helped install the city’s first automatic tramway points system in more than half a century. The points on the corner of Worcester Boulevard and Oxford Terrace won’t be used until the track to City Mall is operational, ... More >>
Answers needed to solve NZ’s food waste management
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:55 pm | University of Canterbury
New Zealand needs to find something more economically sustainable to avoid large landfill methane emissions, a University of Canterbury (UC) environmental engineer says. More >>
Farm Environment Comp Confirms Berry Growers on Right Path
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:47 pm | Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Entering the Ballance Farm Environment Awards provided Bay of Plenty orchardists Ben and Heidi Rosewarne with the perfect opportunity to review the direction of their business. More >>
Time running out for would-be regional councillors
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:38 pm | Northland Regional Council
People keen to stand for the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections have less than two weeks left to get their official nominations in. More >>
Report finds limited need for Council amalgamation
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:12 pm | TDB Advisory
The Hutt City Council has today released a report it commissioned from independent consultants TDB Advisory on the economic case for restructuring local authorities for the region. More >>
Stand by Lower Hutt on amalgamation supported by report
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:05 pm | Hutt City Council
An independent economic report on the best local authority structure for the Wellington region commissioned by Hutt City Council has been released today (Monday 5 August). More >>
Chocolate Factory Explodes onto Wellington’s Culinary Scene
Monday, 5 August 2013, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Chocolate Festival
A Pop-Up Chocolate Factory will light up the heart of Wellington from 9 to 25 August where tens of thousands of chocolates will be made for the upcoming New Zealand Chocolate Festival (NZCF). More >>
Orana’s Fanana Makes First Appearance
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:52 pm | Orana Wildlife Park
Orana Wildlife Park’s future breeding bull giraffe will make his first public appearance tomorrow. He is called Fanana and is 11 months old. He was transferred from Taronga Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo, Australia) last month and has completed his 30-day quarantine ... More >>
Stand by Lower Hutt on amalgamation supported by report
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:43 pm | Hutt City Council
An independent economic report on the best local authority structure for the Wellington region commissioned by Hutt City Council has been released today. More >>
Auckland Airport to help sporting teams shoot for gold
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:40 pm | Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport Gold Medal Awards open today for applications and offer a total sponsorship fund of up to $30,000 for sports clubs, schools and Marae within the greater Auckland region. The Gold Medal Awards are available to sports groups, schools ... More >>
Cruise ship earnings could reach $150m in next 5 years
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:21 pm | Auckland Council
With the addition of Shed 10, Auckland is on track to significantly grow earnings from cruise ship visits in the next five years says Mayor Len Brown. More >>
Kids get ready to vote
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:19 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland schools have three weeks left to give their pupils a voice at October’s local body elections. More >>
IPCA report into Shane Legg's injury
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Northland Police accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority's (IPCA) report regarding the serious injury to Shane Legg following his arrest in April last year. More >>
Waitemata Police seek witnesses to Silverdale crash
Monday, 5 August 2013, 11:47 am | New Zealand Police
At around 4.22pm on Thursday 1st August, Police attended the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on the Hibiscus Coast Highway at Silverdale, opposite the BP Service Station. More >>
$30,000 Jetstar grant to Big Buddy
Monday, 5 August 2013, 11:17 am | Haystac
Jetstar today announced Big Buddy as the airline’s sixth Flying Start Programme grant recipient, receiving a grant made up of $15,000 cash and $15,000 in travel. More >>
St George’s Hospital announces redevelopment plans
Monday, 5 August 2013, 10:50 am | St George's Hospital
St George’s Hospital in Christchurch announced their plans for the redevelopment of hospital facilities today. More >>
Transport Agency hears community voice for new bridge
Monday, 5 August 2013, 10:45 am | NZTA
Community feedback from both sides of Auckland’s Manukau Harbour has made a significant impact on the next phase of the NZ Transport Agency’s project to replace the Old Mangere Bridge. More >>
WEL Networks to Deploy 25,000 Smart Meters in Far North
Monday, 5 August 2013, 10:41 am | Wel Networks
WEL Networks (WEL) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Top Energy and SmartCo to extend its Smart Network to their electricity distribution network in New Zealand’s upper North Island. More >>
Time to ‘Unblock the Gridlock’
Monday, 5 August 2013, 10:38 am | Christine Rose
West Auckland needs an urgent gridlock fix says newly declared Waitakere Ward Councillor candidate, Christine Rose. “Streets in the Henderson-Massey area are blocked to a standstill at times” she says. “Streets feeding into and including Lincoln ... More >>
Police seek information on Hamilton pizza delivery assault
Monday, 5 August 2013, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
 Hamilton Police are appealing for information from the public after a cowardly attack left a takeaways delivery man suffering serious facial injuries. More >>
Homicide investigation under way
Monday, 5 August 2013, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Wayne McCoy said one person remained in custody and Police were not looking for anyone else in relation to the death. More >>
Freeview sales hit 2,000,000
Monday, 5 August 2013, 10:04 am | FreeView
More than 2,000,000 Freeview approved devices have now been sold in New Zealand, according to figures compiled from retailers last month. More >>
What’s the Holdup Auckland? - Generation Zero
Monday, 5 August 2013, 9:54 am | Generation Zero
What’s the Holdup?, a nationwide speaking tour by climate change group Generation Zero hits Auckland today to outline to residents how New Zealand can build a low-carbon future. More >>
Council report card damns current leadership
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 12:57 pm | John Morrison
Mayoral candidate John Morrison says the release of the end of triennium report card on Wellington City was a damning indictment on the current Mayor’s leadership. More >>
Victory Parade for Champion Chiefs
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 12:50 pm | Hamilton City Council
Investec Super Rugby champions the Chiefs will celebrate their victory with a parade through central Hamilton on Tuesday. More >>
Christchurch showcasing innovation and engagement
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 12:46 pm | University of Canterbury
Christchurch is using its recovery phase as an opportunity to showcase innovation, community engagement and improved quality of life for residents and migrants, a University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer says. More >>
Auckland: Operation Evelyn
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 11:58 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police have updated their serious assault investigation to homicide following the death yesterday of Mr Linder. The 42 year old homeless man was admitted to Auckland Hospital on Wednesday 31 July with facial injuries. More >>
Fire at the Orakei Boardwalk
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 10:46 am | New Zealand Police
This morning at 7.30 am detectives from Glen innes Police attended a suspicious fire at the Orakei Boardwalk between Orakei rd and Manapu St, Meadowbank. The Fire Brigade also attended and put out a fire. More >>
Assault investigation on homeless man upgraded to homicide
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police have upgraded their Serious Assault investigation to Homicide, following the death yesterday of 42 year-old Edwin Linder, the homeless man who was admitted to Auckland Hospital on Wednesday 31st July with facial injuries. More >>
Pt Chevalier School Arson
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 10:35 am | New Zealand Police
Just before 4:00am this morning emergency services responded to a fire at the Pt Chevalier Primary School. The fire had caused extensive damage to several buildings at the school. More >>
Indecent Assault in Wellington City
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating an indecent assault on a vulnerable young woman walking ahead of a group of friends that occurred at approximately 12.20am Saturday morning on King Street, Mount Cook, Wellington. More >>
Shaken, not stirred
Saturday, 3 August 2013, 3:13 pm | Art Of Living Foundation
Wellingtonians are invited to a series of free presentations by international speaker, Sukhvinder Bindra, on natural ways to reduce stress and tension and increase good energy and a sense of belongingness within communities. More >>
New Council needs discipline and focus: CEO
Saturday, 3 August 2013, 2:08 pm | Wellington City Council
New Council needs discipline and focus: CEO Wellington City Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Lavery, says the Councillors and Mayor who are elected in October will need to act with discipline, focus and set fewer priorities. In his first pre-election ... More >>
Its gold, silver and 'bomb' in combined drug operation
Saturday, 3 August 2013, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police investigating an illicit drug importation operation with the NZ Customs Service said a second man has been arrested and large amounts of drugs, gold and cash were amongst items seized. More >>
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