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Emergency Water Supplies Safe
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:39 am | Ruapehu District Council
Emergency Water Supplies Safe Tests of emergency water supplies being delivered to Raetihi in tankers show that the water is free of e.coli and meets the highest water quality health standards for human consumption. Ruapehu District Council (RDC) ... More >>
Trust Board welcomes Special Housing Accord notification
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:37 am | Wesley College Trust Board
A development proposed for the land surrounding Wesley College – Paerata is amongst the first lot of Auckland’s Special Housing Areas to be announced. The Paerata – Wesley development will be a transit orientated new town that will focus around ... More >>
Voters have another reason to visit libraries this week
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:10 am | Christine Rose
Voters have another reason to visit their libraries this week says Council Candidate Christine Rose More >>
Bird-watching reward hunters encouraged
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 10:30 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
Bird-watching reward hunters encouraged The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) encourages Aucklanders and those in the Waikato to keep an eye out for the pest “angry bird”, the red-vented bulbul, as there’s a $300 reward for sighting information ... More >>
One Direction and Council help children’s charity
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 10:20 am | Christchurch City Council
Twelve deserving children will get the best seats in the house for tonight’s One Direction concert thanks to the joint generosity of Vbase, Sony Music and Nine Live. More >>
Oil & gas in Hawke’s Bay
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 10:15 am | BayBuzz
Commendably, Lawrence Yule and the Hastings Council are hosting a Hawke’s Bay oil and gas forum on Friday. More >>
New worker accommodation to support Christchurch rebuild
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:45 am | Portacom
Portacom Building Solutions today announced it has secured a site to build and manage a 200-room accommodation village in Christchurch Central to provide much-needed support to workers rebuilding the devastated city centre. More >>
Len Brown’s arrogant disregard for democracy
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:38 am | John Minto
Minto for Mayor 3 October 2013 Media Release: Len Brown’s arrogant disregard for democracy Incumbent Mayor Len Brown is displaying an arrogant disregard for democracy with his declining to answer any questions posted on the local government website ... More >>
Alextander Crescent Otara Fatality Crash
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:15 am | New Zealand Police
At 4.20am this morning, Police and emergency services were called to a single motor vehicle crash on Alexander Crescent and Franklyne road Otara, where a vehicle has crashed into a residential dwelling. More >>
Armed Robbery - Lynfield
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:14 am | New Zealand Police
Police are investigating and armed robbery at the Lynfield branch of the TAB in Hillsborough Road, Lynfield. Just before 8pm tonight two men wearing dark clothing and goggles entered the TAB. More >>
Kiwis Say ‘yes’ the Police Are Losing Our Trust
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:12 am | Mediaworks
The police are our thin blue line - keeping us safe and enforcing the law. But do we still have confidence that they’re on our side and playing fair? Tonight viewers voted YES to the moot ‘‘The Police are losing our Trust’ during TV3’s national ... More >>
Road Fatality - SH 1 Warkworth
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:09 am | New Zealand Police
At 3.00am this morning a single motor vehicle has crashed into a barrier, on State highway 1 by Valerie Cl intersection, Warkworth. The male occupant of this vehicle has died as a result of injuries recieved. Diversions are in place. North bound traffic ... More >>
Communities and Residents support Central Rail link
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:08 am | Auckland Communities and Residents
Communities and Residents continue to support the Central Rail Link project despite recent census data. More >>
Brown promises to deliver free entry to council pools
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:07 am | Len Brown
Auckland Mayor Len Brown says that if re-elected he will push for free entry to council swimming pools for all Aucklanders. The policy is one of his 10 main policy commitments. More >>
Serious Collison - Whangarei
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police and Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious collision involving 2 cars on SH1, Western Hills Drive, Kensington, Whangarei. Diversions are currently in place at Percy Street and Western Hills Drive and again at Kensington and Western ... More >>
Shared spaces need true public input, says Yan
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:05 am | Jack Yan
Wellington, October 10 (JY&A Media/Push PR) Jack Yan, candidate for Wellington City's Mayor, believes that the city's "shared spaces" are mediocre compared other parts of the country and believes the solution lies in better public consultation. More >>
Reward for information leading to capture of pest bird
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 7:09 pm | Department of Conservation
Wednesday October 9, 2013 Reward for information leading to capture of pest bird – the red-vented bulbul More >>
Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 7:01 pm | Auckland Council
Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan is now online, marking its official notification and the start of the formal submission phase, that will run until 28 February 2014 . The plan will ensure that Auckland can meet its ... More >>
V Battle Carts Open Matamata postponed until Sunday
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:54 pm | V Battle Carts Open
Excited about taking a spin in the V Battle Carts in Matamata this weekend? Well the suspense is about to get even more intense because the event has been postponed until Sunday due to inclement weather. More >>
Mangrove seedling removal consent granted
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:51 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A resource consent allowing mechanical control of mangrove seedlings in Tauranga Harbour has been granted to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC). More >>
Interminably rising house prices highlight Mayor's failure
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:45 pm | John Palino
"The figures released today by Quotable Value which show house prices in Auckland rose 13.6 per cent over the past year show just how badly the Mayor has performed over his first term," said John Palino. More >>
There is still time to vote Auckland!
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:28 pm | Auckland Council
Today is the last day to post your vote for the 2013 local elections, but Aucklanders have until midday Saturday 12 October to drop their voting documents in ballot boxes in all public libraries, the Electoral Office at 45 Queen Street or one of the eight ... More >>
Starlings are back & so are tractor fires
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:26 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is reminding farmers to check their tractors for starling nests to avoid tractor fires this summer. More >>
Takanini Train v Pedestrian - victim named
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Police
The man killed yesterday in an incident near the Walters Rd level crossing in Takanini has been formally identified as 32 year old Alex Tipene. More >>
Whangarei Service Station robbery
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Police
Whangärei Police are seeking help in identifying a man who robbed a service station in the city. More >>
State Highway 2 Maunganui Road resurfacing road works
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises resurfacing works will be undertaken along State Highway 2 Maunganui Road this Sunday night (13 October) and Monday night. More >>
Care required when lighting outdoor fires
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:02 pm | Hastings District Council
The warmer weather over the past few weeks has prompted a warning to take extra care when lighting outdoor fires. More >>
Urban Design finalists can soon breathe easy
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:01 pm | Christchurch City Council
Kevin McCloud, popular host of the UK TV series Grand Designs, is coming to Christchurch for the announcement of the winner of Breathe – New Urban Village competition on 22 October. More >>
UC considering showcasing annual bridge building in the city
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:51 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) is considering moving its annual bridge building competition into the central city in future to connect with the public and demonstrate the technical skill of its civil and natural resources engineering students. More >>
Wellington Zoo saddened by rowi death
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:15 pm | Wellington Zoo
A rowi kiwi has died this week at Wellington Zoo from a respiratory tract infection. The young bird was one of nine rowi sent to The Nest Te Kōhanga by the Department of Conservation (DOC) in August for investigation of dermatitis. More >>
New electric trains testing at anytime
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 2:58 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Transport has launched a campaign to push the safety message around its new electric trains. The first of the trains is now being tested and could be on the tracks at any time of the day or night. More >>
“House full” sign up for Alice at Waterview
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 1:08 pm | NZTA
Aucklanders have quickly snapped up the tickets available for their once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the huge machine that will bore the Waterview motorway tunnels. More >>
Land for more houses good for Auckland housing supply
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:47 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
A joint government and Auckland Council move today to make land available for 6000 new affordable houses in ten more special housing areas has been welcomed today by the New Zealand Bankers’ Association as a positive step in addressing the housing ... More >>
Will NZ lock up asylum seekers like Australia too?
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:33 pm | Refugee Council of New Zealand
Why has New Zealand made signals it will send any future boat arrivals of asylum seekers to Manus and Naru Island like Australia—when we’ve never had any? More >>
Makara Stream Given OK as Alternative Water Source
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:30 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu District Council (RDC) held its second public meeting in Raetihi last night to discuss the response and recovery efforts around the diesel contamination of the town’s water supply. More >>
Taste of Auckland 2013 Line-up Promises Worlds of Flavour
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:27 pm | Taste of Auckland
It's time to tune up your taste buds for Auckland’s most vibrant food festival, Taste of Auckland, 14 - 17 November, with a top line-up announced today. More >>
Final days to vote - head to your local library
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:25 pm | City Vision
City Vision is reminding people that Wednesday 9 October is the final day for posting votes in the Auckland Council elections. After the post has been cleared on Wednesday, people will need to head to their local library to cast their votes. More >>
Farmers advised to exercise caution
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:14 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is advising farmers who take water directly from the Mokotuku Stream to exercise caution before turning on their pumps or providing this water to stock. More >>
Special Housing Areas to deliver more affordable homes
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:13 pm | Auckland City Council
The first 11 Special Housing Areas (SHAs) announced today will help boost the building of affordable homes in Auckland, says Mayor Len Brown. More >>
A pivotal year for local authorities across New Zealand.
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 11:30 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council Chief Executive, Adam Feeley, said today that changes to the Local Government Act had made 2012/13 a pivotal year for local authorities across New Zealand. More >>
Help in the hunt for heritage
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:53 am | Christchurch City Council
Cantabrians are being asked to dust off their family albums, dig out any boxes of old snaps, and do their bit to preserve the region’s heritage. More >>
Rotorua’s Biggest Celebration of Volunteers
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:44 am | TrustPower
Record Response to Rotorua’s Biggest Celebration of Volunteers Locals have really got behind their volunteers with a record breaking 58 entries received for the TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards. Entries for the TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards closed ... More >>
Art Exhibition coincides with Mental Health Awareness week
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:38 am | Artsenta
Artsenta’s latest Art Exhibition is being presented at the Community Gallery 8 – 18 October and coincides with Mental Health Awareness week. More >>
Proposed RPS wins national planning award
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:36 am | Northland Regional Council
A ‘logically constructed’ Northland Regional Council planning document which impressed judges with the collaborative approach used in its development has scooped a national planning award. More >>
Opportunity for East Coasters to talk about health review
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:34 am | Tairawhiti District Health
East Coast residents will have four more opportunities this month to say what they think about a review of health services in their area. More >>
Students welcome Vice-Chancellor Appointment
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:25 am | VUWSA
Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) President Rory McCourt today welcomed the appointment of Victoria University’s new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Grant Guildford. More >>
Companies chosen for next phase of Project Shotover
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:10 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Companies chosen for next phase of Project Shotover tendering Three companies and groups have been selected to tender for the first stage of upgrading the Project Shotover wastewater scheme. Project Shotover is one of the Queenstown Lakes District ... More >>
Arrest made - Quan Am Monastery Aggravated Robbery
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 9:41 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police have arrested a 52 year old Papakura man in relation to the aggravated robbery of the Quan Am Monastery in Bombay which occurred on Friday 16 August. More >>
Victoria University appoints Vice-Chancellor
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 9:39 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Chancellor Ian McKinnon announced today that the next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Victoria University of Wellington will be Professor Grant Guilford. More >>
Four year old boy dies in tractor mower accident
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 9:16 am | New Zealand Police
Hawke’s Bay Police are investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who died after he was run over by a tractor mower at a Hastings park this evening. More >>
Rotorua the laggard in Bay electorate Census 2013 outcome
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 9:12 am | Business Media Services
Newly released Census 2013 figures show Rotorua to be the laggard in population terms in the Bay of Plenty electorates. More >>
Vote for a hard-working, co-operative WCC
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 9:06 am | Malcolm Aitken
“Although we have different policies, I’ve been co-operating with Hayley Robinson and Sridhar Ekambaram throughout my campaign and I hope Onslow-Western voters will consider us all as worthy preferences because we’ve already been working together ... More >>
Len Brown reminds Aucklanders to vote
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 5:11 pm | Len Brown For Mayor
Auckland Mayor Len Brown is encouraging all eligible Aucklanders to exercise their democratic right. More >>
68% percent of Aucklanders wanted berm mowing continued
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 4:15 pm | Cameron Brewer
Auckland Councillor Cameron Brewer has dug up documents given to the Mayor and councillors in May that showed over two-thirds of Aucklanders who submitted on berm mowing during the draft 2013/14 Annual Plan process supported the retention of berm mowing in the ... More >>
Would your little one love a letter from Santa?
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 4:10 pm | Barnardos
Christmas is just around the corner, and I’m getting jolly excited - I hope you are too! I’ve been working closely with the little elves at Barnardos New Zealand this year, and they’re going to help me to get in touch with all my favourite boys ... More >>
Northburn Station Competes In Global Winery Tourism Awards
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 4:00 pm | Jenny McLeod
October 8 2013 : Central Otago’s Northburn Station will benchmark itself against leading wine ventures in Bordeaux, Tuscany and Napa Valley after receiving double honours in the international Best of Wine Tourism Awards, winning the New Zealand ... More >>
Creative Communities funding opens
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 3:55 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Palmerston North City Council would like to advise that the Creative Communities Local Arts Funding Scheme is now accepting applications. More >>
Last chance to TakeBack your old TV
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 3:50 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne has been participating in the Government’s TV TakeBack scheme. The aim of the scheme is to keep old televisions and their harmful components out of our landfills. The Government has subsidised the cost of recycling unwanted television ... More >>
Key River projects to receive further funds
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 3:47 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Funding has been reallocated to enhance several key projects under the Manawatu Freshwater Clean-Up Fund following a tour of all projects by the Fund’s governing body last month. More >>
Police arrest woman after house fire
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Levin Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman at her Hokio Beach property this morning after she tried to avoid arrest and then set her house on fire. More >>
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