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Auckland Transport Welcomes First Double Decker Electric Bus

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 5:36 pm | Auckland Transport

Auckland now has 138 zero-emission buses in the fleet, making it the largest number for a New Zealand city and in the top two for the whole of Australasia. More >>

Changes To Alcohol Licensing Fees Proposed

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 4:25 pm | Porirua City Council

Porirua City Council is considering increasing charges for alcohol licensing fees to ensure the costs are covered by those selling alcohol, not ratepayers The Alcohol Fees Bylaw is out for consultation, with submissions invited until 14 April. The ... More >>

Information And CCTV Sought For Missing Dunedin Man

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Police

  Police continuing to search for a missing 44-year-old Dunedin man are appealing for information from the public. Jon was last seen on Tuesday 12 March in Dalmore, and his family have concerns for his wellbeing. As the Police Search ... More >>

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Update: Search For Missing Diver, Pātea

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police

The search for the missing diver in Pātea has been formally suspended today. He was reported missing from a vessel off the coast shortly after 1.30pm on Sunday 10 March. After an extensive search effort by the volunteers and community members throughout ... More >>

30-year Strategy Adopted To Support 200,000 New Residents

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 3:38 pm | Wellington Regional Leadership Committee

A strategy outlining how the region needs to be developed to support a population increase the size of Wellington city has today been adopted by the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee (WRLC). The Future Development Strategy (FDS) sets out a plan ... More >>

‘A Staggering Amount Of Alcohol’

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Police

A 36-year-old woman in Northland has recorded a breath alcohol level of 2178 micrograms - nearly nine times the limit for an infringement notice and more than five times the limit for prosecution at court. Last month, the Auckland woman left where she ... More >>

A Third Of Household Beverage Budget Spent On Sugary Drinks - Study

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 1:22 pm | Health Coalition Aotearoa

A New Zealand study of beverage purchases shows consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks remains high, accounting for one third of the average household drinks budget, prompting renewed calls for a sugary drinks tax. "The findings of this study are a stark ... More >>

Moving Forward On The Eastern Busway

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 12:35 pm | Auckland Transport

Better travel outcomes are on the way for more of East Auckland, with preparation starting for a flyover in Pakūranga. The flyover will be built above Reeves Road, which will be partially closed for the next two years while the work is completed. ... More >>

Training Exercise In Hastings - Please Steer Clear

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 11:54 am | New Zealand Police

People are asked to keep clear of the old Westpac building on Heretaunga Street West, Hastings today. A joint training exercise with Police and Fire and Emergency NZ staff is currently taking place in the building. A number of people are in the ... More >>

New Dedicated Uber Pick Up Zone Launches At Wellington Airport

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 11:14 am | Wellington Airport Limited

A new dedicated Uber pick-up zone is launching today at Wellington Airport, making the service easier and more ... More >>

Wellington Councils Considering Bus Corridor Collaboration

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 11:09 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Faster buses could be the outcome of closer collaboration on bus priority corridors proposed by Greater Wellington, the public transport authority, to Wellington City Council, the road controlling authority. Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter and ... More >>

Police Arrest Trio Following Fleeing Driver Incident

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:54 am | New Zealand Police

Police have halted a group's plans and two will face the Court for their alleged role in a fleeing driver incident on Monday night. Just before midnight, Police were made aware of a vehicle believed to be stolen travelling on State Highway 16. Waitematā ... More >>

Man Charged With Murder Of Steven Taiatini

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police

A man is due in court today charged with the murder of an Ōpōtiki man last year. Steven Taiatini was was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John Street in the town, following an altercation late on the evening of Friday 9 June, 2023. A 50-year-old ... More >>

Introducing The Rotorua Forest Futures Action Plan: A Vision For Sustainable, Inclusive Growth

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:23 am | Rotorua New Zealand

The Rotorua Forest Futures Action Plan has been officially launched, a key document in bringing together much of the work that has been completed in the past, highlighting the importance of the forestry sector to Rotorua. This innovative and practical plan ... More >>

Operation Emerald Leads To Arrests And Seizures In Bay Of Plenty

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:09 am | New Zealand Police

A significant Police operation has culled a massive source of funding for Bay of Plenty’s organised crime groups and gangs. In the recent five-day operation, 39 search warrants were executed at properties across the region, resulting in 29 firearms ... More >>

Councillors Considering “quality Feedback” From Stakeholders In LWRP Workshop

Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 9:38 am | Otago Regional Council

Today’s ORC Environmental Science and Policy Workshop - Land and Water Regional Plan will allow Councillors to take on board key stakeholders’ input, says ORC Chair Gretchen Robertson. The workshop’s purpose is for Councillors to consider ... More >>

Quick Arrests Following Aggravated Robbery In Kerikeri

Monday, 18 March 2024, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Police

A group of people who allegedly threatened a worker and stole from a Kerikeri store will face court today. At around 8.40pm on Saturday, Police were notified of four people who pulled up to in a vehicle to an alcohol shop on Kerikeri Road where they ... More >>

Council Calls For Feedback On New Health Strategy

Monday, 18 March 2024, 5:26 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking feedback on its new health strategy, with consultation open until 20 April. The proposed health strategy will strengthen Council’s existing public health responsibilities as well as determine areas of ... More >>

2024 Waste Minimisation Fund Now Open

Monday, 18 March 2024, 5:20 pm | Hamilton City Council

It’s time to get your applications together to get a share of Hamilton City Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund, before it closes on 19 April 2024. The annual $50,000 fund is for waste minimisation projects that involve or benefit the Hamilton community, ... More >>

Transnational Partnership Puts A Stop To Transnational Crime

Monday, 18 March 2024, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police and the New Zealand Customs Service are pleased to have supported United States law enforcement in preventing close to 200 kilograms of methamphetamine from reaching New Zealand and Australian borders. A joint international task force, ... More >>

Council Adopts House Lifting Policy

Monday, 18 March 2024, 2:06 pm | Gisborne District Council

Council's policy for lifting houses that were flooded during the severe weather events last year, was officially adopted at Thursday's Council meeting. Called the Elevating Tairāwhiti Policy it specifies how Council will appoint service providers ... More >>

New Bus Stops Will Improve Access To City Centre

Monday, 18 March 2024, 1:40 pm | Tauranga City Council

Buses will serve more parts of Tauranga city centre under a plan approved at a Council meeting today. Tauranga City Council commissioners today approved the locations of several bus stops along a key bus route, with these stops serving central and northern ... More >>

Local Tamariki Help Choose Mangakino Basketball Court Colours

Monday, 18 March 2024, 1:13 pm | Taupo District Council

Taupō District Council is throwing an alley-oop to Mangakino basketballers with the construction of a new court beginning on Wednesday 3 April. The planning for this project was a true community affair with local children voting for the colours ... More >>

Draft Creativity And Culture Strategy Open For Consultation

Monday, 18 March 2024, 1:00 pm | Joint Press Release

Joint media release from QLDC and Three Lakes Cultural Trust Creativity, culture and heritage play a key role in the Queenstown Lakes District across several aspects of wellbeing including social, community, economic, environmental and individual. ... More >>

Autumn Settling In Ahead Of The Equinox

Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:51 pm | MetService

Covering period of Monday 18 - Friday 22 March The weather has begun to feel more autumnal, with a noticeable chill felt in the early hours of the day. As we approach the autumn equinox this week, MetService is forecasting southerly winds and cooler ... More >>

Connings’ Investment Plans For Nelson A Boost For City Centre

Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:20 pm | Nelson City Council

Nelson City Council and the Connings have agreed in principle to the successful market gardening business leasing a Council-owned site in central Nelson to bring its fresh produce to town. Council’s in-principle agreement involves Connings leasing ... More >>

Haere Mai - New Community Space Open!

Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:14 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Everyone’s welcome to visit the vibrant and interactive hub developed by the community for the community which opened this week, reports the Kāpiti Coast District Council. The ‘Meanwhile Space’ is located on the lawn near the old Te Newhanga Kāpiti ... More >>

Arrests Following Seizure Of Firearms

Monday, 18 March 2024, 10:46 am | New Zealand Police

Hutt Valley Police have arrested two people after a routine traffic stop developed into the seizure of illicit substances and unlawful firearms. Around 11:30pm on Sunday night, the pair’s vehicle was signalled to stop after it was seen driving erratically ... More >>

Police Working To The Locate The Owner Of A Kayak Appeal For Information

Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:37 am | New Zealand Police

Police are working to locate the owner of a kayak found yesterday morning on the beach at Marine Parade Seatoun. Enquiries remain ongoing and Police with the assistance of the Police Maritime Unit conducted enquiries and area searches yesterday in an ... More >>

New Information About Marlborough Disappearance To Feature On Cold Case

Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police

Attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan. Marlborough Police investigating the 2019 disappearance of Jessica Boyce are encouraging people to watch tomorrow night’s Cold Case episode on TV One. Investigators are releasing new information ... More >>

Advocates Rally For Improved Government Transport Policy

Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:13 am | The Future Is Rail

Transport, health and climate advocates from across New Zealand have united to oppose coalition government plans for transport outlined in the 2024 Government Policy Statement (GPS). Advocates are urging for a transport policy that enhances the quality of life ... More >>

Serious Crash, Onehunga - Auckland City

Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:11 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are responding to reports of a serious crash in Onehunga this morning. The crash, involving two vehicles on Onehunga Harbour Road, was reported to Police around 7.35am. Initial indications suggest one person has received critical ... More >>

Serious crash - Thames Road, Paeroa - Waikato

Sunday, 17 March 2024, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision on Thames Road, Paeroa. Police were notified of the crash at 6:54am. At least one person has been injured. The Serious Crash Unit had been notified and diversions will be in ... More >>

Funding For Biosecurity Measures To Keep The Golden Clam Out Of Lake Ōkataina Has Stopped

Saturday, 16 March 2024, 7:42 pm | Ngati Tarawhai Iwi Trust

“The funding that allowed us to keep biosecurity measures in place and open the lake throughout the summer expired on February 29, 2024,” says Ngāti Tarāwhai Iwi Trust chairperson, Cyrus Hingston. “The effort made by recreational boaties, ... More >>

Update: Search For Missing Diver, Pātea

Saturday, 16 March 2024, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Police

The search for a diver missing in the sea off Pātea has today been focused on the coastline between Pātea and Peka Peka.  Search and Rescue volunteers this afternoon located an item believed to belong to the missing diver in the vicinity ... More >>

SH 30, Awakeri closed following serious crash - Bay of Plenty

Saturday, 16 March 2024, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Police

State Highway 30 is closed following a serious crash near the intersection with Luxton Road, Awakeri. The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to Police at 5.50pm. Traffic management is being put in place and motorists are asked ... More >>

Missing Mt Albert woman located safe and well

Saturday, 16 March 2024, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Police

Police have located a 51-year-old woman reported missing from Mt Albert earlier this week. The woman is safe and well. Police would like to thank all those who contacted us with information and possible sightings. More >>

Arrests Made Following Herne Bay Burglary

Saturday, 16 March 2024, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews: Six youths have been arrested following a burglary at a commercial address in Herne Bay early this morning. Just after midnight, Police responded to reports of the incident on Jervois Road, where a stolen vehicle ... More >>

SailGP Event Threatens Hector's Dolphins

Saturday, 16 March 2024, 12:17 pm | Animal Justice Party

Concern Over Impending SailGP Event Threatening Hector's Dolphins in Ōtautahi/Christchurch [Hamilton, 16 March 2024] With the upcoming SailGP event in Ōtautahi/Christchurch looming, there is mounting apprehension regarding the safety of Hector's dolphins, ... More >>

Slow March For Life

Saturday, 16 March 2024, 12:15 pm | Climate Liberation Aotearoa

Climate Liberation Aotearoa supporters will today Slow March along George Street, Port Chalmers to greet the passengers from Noordam and Pacific Explorer. “We are marching for life ” says spokesperson Jen Olsen. “We invite all people concerned ... More >>

Name release: Fatal crash, Forgotten Highway, Stratford

Saturday, 16 March 2024, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash which was discovered on the Forgotten Highway at Stratford on February 20. She was Tanya Helene Procer, 67, a visitor from the United States. Police extend our condolences to her family and friends at this ... More >>

SH 5, Waiotapu Reopens - Bay Of Plenty

Friday, 15 March 2024, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Police

State Highway 5, near Waiotapu Loop Road, has reopened following a road blockage. We thank motorists for their patience. More >>

Road Blocked, SH 5, Waiotapu - Bay Of Plenty

Friday, 15 March 2024, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Police

Police would like to advise motorists of a road blockage on State Highway 5, near Waiotapu Loop Road. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. More >>

Too Fast: Four Face The Court

Friday, 15 March 2024, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police

Police in the Counties Manukau District have taken a quartet of dangerous drivers into custody overnight. The first incident occurred at around 9.30pm last night, when a Police unit sighted a vehicle travelling at excessive speed along Valderama ... More >>

Update: Search For Missing Diver At Patea

Friday, 15 March 2024, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Police

Police today continued shoreline searches for a diver missing in the sea off Patea. Today’s efforts have concentrated on the shoreline between Te Horo and Patea and the search area is based on drift modelling. Anyone who sees items of interest on ... More >>

Charged: Police Investigations Result In Arrests Over Auckland Petrol Station Incidents

Friday, 15 March 2024, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Police

Police continue to make arrests over incidents at Auckland petrol stations and commercial businesses One offender charged with at least six incidents Further arrests expected as investigations progress Hundreds of prevention visits were carried out in the ... More >>

Metlink’s Airport Express Set To Break 2023 Patronage Record

Friday, 15 March 2024, 4:43 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Eight months since Metlink’s Airport Express exceeded forecast demand, latest patronage figures indicate a new record is poised to be set. 364,191 trips were recorded on the fully electric buses’ first year of operation to 20 July 2023 – 128% of ... More >>

Event Sponsorship Fund Applications Open

Friday, 15 March 2024, 4:24 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council’s Event Sponsorship Fund opens today (Friday 15 March 2024). The Event Sponsorship Fund supports events that bring a significant number of visitors to Hamilton Kirikiriroa. Councillor Ewan Wilson, Chair of the Economic Development ... More >>

Have You Seen Ana?

Friday, 15 March 2024, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Police

<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/82110e907eb74b3e0206.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police are seeking the public's assistance to locate 51-year-old Ana Manuel who has been reported missing. Ana was ... More >>

Customs Bags 63kg Of Illicit Drugs At Auckland Airport

Friday, 15 March 2024, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Customs Service

Customs has arrested two alleged drug couriers at Auckland Airport, in separate smuggling attempts this week, seizing a total of nearly 63 kilograms of illegal drugs. The two incidents are not believed to be related. On Wednesday (13 March 2024), Customs ... More >>

Further Arrest In Raglan Homicide, Police Continue To Appeal For Information

Friday, 15 March 2024, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Police

Waikato District Police can confirm a second person has been arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into the death of Cedric Maniapoto. The 35-year-old man has been charged with the unlawful possession of firearms and made his first appearance ... More >>

WCC Decision To Remove Heritage Listings Has National Impact

Friday, 15 March 2024, 1:13 pm | Voluntary Heritage Group

A group of homeowners fighting against unilateral council heritage designation says there will be a “welcome” domino effect throughout New Zealand from the Wellington City Council's decision to remove heritage listings because they were opposed by ... More >>

Te Wairama Munro Appointed As Regional Council Te Pou Whakarae

Friday, 15 March 2024, 12:44 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has appointed Te Wairama Munro as the Te Pou Whakarae - Group Manager, Māori Partnerships to support staff and councillors in engagements with Mana Whenua. Ms Munro is of Ngāti Rakaipaaka, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hinepua, ... More >>

No Fishy Business In Our Parks And Reserves

Friday, 15 March 2024, 12:32 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Kāpiti Coast District Council have recently detected invasive fish species in our lakes. Council Environment and Ecological Services team lead Andy McKay says the discovery of dead tench in Kotuku Lake and Waterstone Lake in Paraparaumu suggest ... More >>

Jos Divis Cottage Restoration Celebrated

Friday, 15 March 2024, 12:23 pm | Department of Conservation

Family members from the Czech Republic were among those who gathered at the old gold mining township of Waiuta today to celebrate the restoration of Jos Divis’ old home. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/95d64d3f3f3012574f32.jpeg" ... More >>

Information Sought Following Serious Assault, Tauranga

Friday, 15 March 2024, 11:59 am | New Zealand Police

Do you recognise these people? <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/1f23722380b4a6c40393.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police are working to identify the below group of people who we believe, alongside others, can assist our enquiries ... More >>

NRC Rates Proposals Increase Focus On Core Business

Friday, 15 March 2024, 11:37 am | Northland Regional Council

A rebalancing with an increased focus on core business to help keep rates down is at the heart of the Northland Regional Council’s Draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034. Council Chair Geoff Crawford says the council appreciates its communities are under ... More >>

Owners Urged To Deal With Old, Derelict Vessels Before Crisis Point

Friday, 15 March 2024, 11:35 am | Waikato Regional Council

The Waikato Regional Harbourmaster has a simple message for owners of old, derelict vessels moored in the region: Please manage your boat properly to avoid it turning into a crisis and a costly burden on ratepayers. On average, Waikato Regional Council’s ... More >>

Urgent Need To Unlock Three Waters Funding And Certainty – Water New Zealand/ACE New Zealand Survey

Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:30 am | Water New Zealand

Two thirds of respondents in a Three Waters pulse survey have had contracts either paused, deferred or cancelled in the past six months. The survey, conducted by Water New Zealand and ACE New Zealand, across the membership of the two organisations, ... More >>

NZ Sculpture OnShore Raises Record Sum For Women's Refuge NZ

Thursday, 14 March 2024, 7:58 pm | NZ Sculpture OnShore

Friends of Women’s Refuges Trust today announced a record breaking $350,000 donation to NZ Women’s Refuge from the proceeds of the NZ Sculpture OnShore 2023 exhibition. The large-scale exhibition of 130 outdoor sculptures created by more than 100 artists ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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