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Mayor Urges Govt To Approve Bed Night Visitor Levy Following Public Support
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 12:03 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Brown says the annual plan is a small but crucial step in moving Auckland in a progressive direction. More >>
Updated Tree Regulations A Win For Power Reliability And Cost
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:16 am | Electricity Networks Aotearoa
The new regulations, announced in response to years of industry advocacy, will give lines companies the authority to proactively manage hazardous trees near power lines — a move ENA describes as a "positive and overdue step forward." More >>
Over One Million Attempts To Access Child Sexual Exploitation Material Blocked In 2024
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:12 am | Department Of Internal Affairs
Alongside the 1,032,683 access attempts to websites known to harbour child sexual exploitation material being blocked, 16,223 referrals were received from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to NZ Police, DIA and NZ Customs Services, ... More >>
Changing The Trajectory: Report Reveals Solutions For Improving Outcomes For Vulnerable Children In Aotearoa New Zealand
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:06 am | Stand Tu Maia
The report examines how early experiences of trauma shape the trajectory of individuals’ lives and presents a clear argument for investing in trauma-capable services. Such interventions improve long-term outcomes for children and their whānau. More >>
“We Were Promised Justice - We Are Given Betrayal”: Survivors Reject Government’s Redress Plan
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:03 am | NZCAST
The newly released Cabinet paper confirms that no independent redress body will be created at this time. Instead, existing government agencies responsible for past abuses will continue to control the claims process. More >>
Serious Crash, SH3, Awakino
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 10:58 am | New Zealand Police
Traffic management is being arranged, and motorists should expect delays of several hours while the scene is cleared. Police advise motorists to take alternative routes. More >>
Councils Going After Mortgages For Unpaid Rates, Collecting Millions
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 10:29 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Councils are so distracted by a massively broadened scope that they have forgotten they work for the ratepayer, who now rightly expects them to focus on the basics; roads, rubbish and pipes. More >>
Land Search And Rescue Launches Searchlight 2025 – Celebrating 92 Years
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 10:23 am | Land Search and Rescue
Running from 1 May to 31 May 2025, Searchlight 2025 shines a light on the extraordinary efforts of Land Search and Rescue’s volunteer responders, who selflessly give their time and expertise to bring people safely home. More >>
Dog De-sexing Programme A Success
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:11 am | Masterton District Council
The Council’s Animal Services Team was awarded a $10,000 Trust House grant to support owners with the cost of de-sexing their dogs, with 59 applications received from owners. More >>
Aotearoa NZ Reaches ‘Earth Overshoot Day’ On 30 April: Time To Act For A More Sustainable Future
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:07 am | Public Health Communication Centre
Earth Overshoot Day signals the moment when our demand for ecological resources exceeds what Earth can regenerate in a year, highlighting the urgent need for a shift towards more sustainable practices. If everyone lived like New Zealanders, we would need ... More >>
TDC Begins Consultation On Government Water Reforms
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:00 am | Taupo District Council
From today, Taupō District Council is asking for the community's input on the best option for its future water services delivery. Keeping water services as they are is not an option. More >>
Man Sentenced After Operation Barber Cuts At West Coast Drug Supply
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 8:56 am | New Zealand Police
Leo Smith, aged 22, was on Tuesday (29 April) sentenced to 10 months home detention. More >>
Aotearoa Falls Behind Global Average – Switch To Paleo Could Help
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:38 am | Vegan Society
“We should all be very concerned about this day, as it marks our sustainability, and Aotearoa is falling behind the rest of the world. Ministers may claim that we are the best, but the reality is we are amongst the worst,” media spokesperson Claire Insley warned. More >>
Fatal Crash, Horotiu Road
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Horotiu Road remains closed. More >>
Tauranga Councillor Slams Congestion Charge As ‘Dirty Cash Grab’
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:57 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City councillor Steve Morris said he was not convinced supporting time-of-use charging was in the best interest of residents. More >>
Unexplained Death, Feilding
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Police
We know the police presence will be unsettling for Campbell Street residents, however we want to reassure them there is no cause for alarm. More >>
Survey Shows Importance Of Airline
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:51 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Air Chathams chief commercial officer Duane Emeny says that if the airline was sufficiently supported by Whakatāne District Council it would be able to resume early morning and late afternoon flights to serve the business traveller. More >>
Council Hopes For Further Say On SH30 Speed Changes
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
“Our council made a thoughtful and genuine submission to NZTA because we see it as an important part of advocating for our community,” Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca said. More >>
Heavy Rain Tests Stormwater System
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:45 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Sampling had confirmed no ongoing discharge, however, as a precaution, the council advises against swimming or gathering shellfish or kaimoana from the river until water quality testing confirmed it was safe. More >>
Tauranga Māori Ward Byelection: Hemi Rolleston Leads In Progress Results
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:40 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The Te Awanui Māori Ward byelection was triggered after Mikaere Sydney resigned his position in January. More >>
Merger Report Highlights Issues With Southern Councils
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:35 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The report said there was a “high cost” of having four councils for a population of just over 100,000. More >>
Repair On Cards For Cracked Coastal Bridge
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:30 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A report by Egis NZ said the crack main had occurred or widened significantly between 2017 and 2019. It was not clear what had caused the crack. More >>
Ruapehu Council Probes $700k Overspend On Parks And Reserves
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:26 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A report to councillors said the portfolio's budgeted maintenance costs of $2.01 million to February 2025 were $480,000 over budget. The figure would be higher when March figures were included. More >>
The Cause Of The Mysterious Milky Stream
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:22 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A regular user of Guthrie Park, Havelock North, says it’s not the first time she has seen the stream turn the colour of milk. More >>
Tory Whanau: Stepping Aside From Mayoralty Is Strategic, Not A Retreat
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:18 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanau, who made history as Wellington’s first Māori mayor, says stepping down is the right decision for the city’s future. More >>
Fresh Push For New Bottle Store In ‘Worst’ Location
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:16 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Communities Against Alcohol Harm (CAAH) secretary and lawyer Dr Grant Hewison said they were prepared to do all they could to stop it from opening. More >>
Rafting Team Battles 60kms Of Weeds On Remote River
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:58 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury and Clarence River Rafting have completed a successful weed control expedition on the Waiau Toa Clarence River. More >>
Rangiora In Line For More Frequent Buses – If Funding Approved
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury has celebrated the uplift to its number 7 (Queenspark to Cashmere) bus services, as it looks to boost its five core bus routes. More >>
Another Round Of Speed Consultation Up Ahead
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:42 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
One of the big changes in the latest speed management plan, compared to what was previously consulted on, is that the roads surrounding Martinborough Square would remain 50kph. More >>
Slip Closes SH1 Mangamuka Gorge
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:27 pm | NZTA
As heavy rain continues to lash the region, people are asked to delay unnecessary travel where possible and, if they must travel, to expect the unexpected and remain alert. More >>
Wellington City Council Defends Process That Led To Decision To Demolish City To Sea Bridge
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:14 pm | RNZ
Lawyers for Wellington City Council say councillors were given multiple options, and deny staff pushed them towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge. More >>
Tory Whanau Not Ruling Out Running For Mayor In Future Elections
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:12 pm | RNZ
The outgoing mayor explains what comes next, and refuses to rule out another tilt at the top job. More >>
Fly-Tipping Triggers $200k Clean-Up In South Wairarapa
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:04 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors would meet on Wednesday to vote on whether to borrow money to schedule the clean-up this financial year. More >>
Horotiu Road Closed, Serious Crash - Waikato
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and contractors are on site for the power pole. More >>
Woman Sentenced After Leaving Puppy In Pain For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 5:23 pm | SPCA
The woman was today sentenced at Napier District Court in relation to the SPCA charge and a number of unrelated police charges. The combined sentence handed down was 17 months imprisonment. More >>
International Experts To Convene At 2025 Animals In Emergencies And Disasters Conference In New Zealand
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 5:22 pm | AEIMN ANZ
Josh Slater, chair of the AEIMN ANZ, said the conference will be a unique opportunity for emergency and disaster responders across our region to come together and plan for the future. More >>
Canterbury's 1st Snow: Arthur’s Pass & Burkes Pass To Twizel, Heavy Rain & Wind Warnings Could Affect Driving Conditions
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 5:17 pm | NZTA
Wherever possible, people should plan to avoid driving in the worst conditions and keep an eye on weather forecasts and the NZTA Journey Planner to stay up to date with the latest highway restrictions. More >>
Police Exercise At Mānawa Bay Tonight
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Police
The public will see a presence of Police and other emergency services outside Mānawa Bay. There is no cause for alarm. More >>
Kāpiti Coast Annual Plan 2025/26 Sticks To Long-Term Strategy
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 4:26 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Mayor Holborow says these changes won’t impact service delivery and Council will still be delivering a significant capital works programme over the year, investing $77 million in the Kāpiti Coast’s future. More >>
Collaborative Approach To Protect Waitakere Ranges Nothing To Fear
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 4:21 pm | Te Kawerau a Maki
Mr Ashby says Te Kawerau ā Maki Deed of Settlement promised a new relationship with the Crown based on mutual respect and cooperation but a generation of Te Kawerau ā Maki people are growing up on the broken promise of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage ... More >>
Progress Result For The Tauranga City Council By-Election
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 4:17 pm | Tauranga City Council
The by-election outcome could potentially change once all voting papers have been counted. More >>
Overnight Wind Warning For Auckland Harbour Bridge – Take Care
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 3:45 pm | NZTA
The bridge will remain in 4x4 configuration during the alert period. If the alert period is extended, this configuration may remain in place during the Wednesday morning peak traffic period. More >>
Appeal To Witness Who Made Mangakino Driving Complaint
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The driver of this vehicle has since pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death, and the 64-year-old man is due to be sentenced in the Auckland District Court on 6 May. More >>
False Plates, Real Discovery
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Police
The 38-year-old driver has been charged with unlawful possession of a shotgun, unlawful possession of ammunition and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. More >>
The Mara Set To Release New Single “Didn't Foresee Today” This Friday
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 3:02 pm | The Mara
Mysterious and intriguing in its verses, the track draws heavily on lead singer Jordan’s formative years spent in the Middle East, weaving Arabic melodic influences throughout the song's early moments. More >>
Nationally Significant Soldiers’ Block Officially Reopened In Hanmer Springs
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:51 pm | Hurunui District Council
More than 600 people attended the celebration on Friday afternoon marking the completion of the restoration and earthquake strengthening works of this Category One Historic building. More >>
Masterton Water Consultation Closes
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:40 pm | Masterton District Council
Of the 135 submissions that indicated a preference, 60 per cent supported the proposed Wairarapa-Tararua combined water services model, while 40 per cent preferred that Masterton District Council continue to deliver water services independently. More >>
Local Student Interns Welcomed At Porirua City
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:23 pm | Porirua City Council
More schools are now involved with the programme, with a student from Te Kura Māori o Porirua joining Mahi Rangatahi for the first time. Students from Mana and Aotea colleges are also getting a taste of the workplace. More >>
Breaking Barriers & Coming Together: Deaf Aotearoa Hosts The First NZSL Inclusive Coffee Tasting Event With Starbucks
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 1:28 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Starbucks will host coffee tasting events at five of their key locations, with Deaf Aotearoa supporting this with NZSL interpreters through their interpreter booking service iSign, ensuring that Deaf participants can fully engage and enjoy the experience. More >>
Clean Air In Schools Needs Government Action
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 1:20 pm | Aotearoa Covid Action
Tamariki at our ECEs and schools should be playing and learning, not bringing home disease and spreading it to their families and across the wider community, says ACA spokesperson Tara Forde. More >>
Western Bay Road / SH 32 Blocked - Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Police
Indications are there are serious injuries involved, and a helicopter has been dispatched to the scene. More >>
Essential Services: More Than Just The Basics
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:46 pm | Waikato District Council
Like households, councils are also facing rising costs due to inflation, higher interest rates, and changing legislative requirements. These factors have made it more expensive to deliver the same services. More >>
AF8 Roadshow Coming To Marlborough
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:40 pm | Marlborough District Council
AF8 Science Lead (University of Canterbury) Dr Tom Robinson said the fact that roadshow is on its fourth tour was testament to the support and interest in the science from communities. More >>
From Thames To New Mexico: Gang-Affiliated Wāhine & Abuse In Care Research Goes Global
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:53 am | Te Whariki Manawahine o Hauraki
The report shows what intersectionalities between culture and diverse abilities means, and how the act of institutionalisation (placing a person into care) reaches across these intersectionalities and targets them all in specific ways. More >>
Duck Shooters, There’s Another Target This Season
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:36 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council
Duck shooters are urged to check, clean, and dry their gear and equipment to help stop this invasive weed, particularly at Lake Whatumā in Central Hawke’s Bay. More >>
New Fleet Of Electric Buses Begin Service In West Auckland, Set New Benchmark For Australasia
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:26 am | Auckland Transport
The new buses, including 26 double-deckers, will run every ten minutes on AT’s WX1 Western Express frequent service from Westgate to the city centre via the Lincoln and Te Atatū bus interchanges. More >>
Nominate Your Local Stratford Champions For A Citizen And Youth Citizen Award
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:09 am | Stratford District Council
Nominating local champions for these awards is a long-standing tradition for the Stratford district, going back 30 plus years. They identify people in the community who have shown leadership, inspiration, or dedication to a cause, contributing to ... More >>
Pharmac Board Chair Welcomes Organisational Culture Report
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:06 am | PHARMAC
Pharmac’s Board commissioned organisational expert Debbie Francis to undertake a review at the end of last year. Board Chair Paula Bennett has welcomed the review’s findings and thanked Pharmac staff and external stakeholders for taking part, and ... More >>
Employment Indicators: March 2025
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:05 am | Stats NZ
Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the March 2025 month (compared with the February 2025 month) for all industries were – up 0.2 percent (3,548 jobs) to 2.36 million filled jobs. More >>
Arrest Made Following Serious Assualt - Palmerston North
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:47 am | New Zealand Police
The 42-year-old has been charged with Wounding with Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm and will appear in court today. More >>
