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Winning Company Announced For Key Redevelopment Project In Te Ngākau Civic Square
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:04 pm | Wellington City Council
After a rigorous selection process, Wellington City Council has selected Precinct Properties as its preferred developer for the Civic Administration Building (CAB) and Municipal Office Building (MOB) sites in Te Ngākau Civic Square. More >>
Bricks Fall On Pair’s Alleged Lego Spree
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have laid a brickload of charges after $20,000 worth of Lego was allegedly stolen from multiple retailers across Auckland. Sergeant Karen Tabb says Police have been building a case on the alleged actions of an Auckland pair. “The shoplifting ... More >>
How Much Are You Willing To Pay To Create A Sustainable Lifestyle Capital?
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 1:30 pm | New Plymouth District Council
That’s the reality facing the Council as it heads into the final week of public consultation on its next 10-year Plan (2024-2034) at a time when the cost of delivering key infrastructure is more expensive than ever. More >>
An Orange Warning Has Been Issued For Both Rain And Thunderstorms Through To Midday Friday For The Coromandel
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 1:09 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
MetService has updated the forecast for the Coromandel today. More >>
Police Raise Warnings After String Of Thefts Of Rooftop-tents
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are pitching ideas on how to keep rooftop-tents safe after a concerning number of thefts on the North Shore. More >>
Gardens Go Greener With New Approach To Planting
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:58 pm | Wellington City Council
The upgrades involve removing existing bedding, soil enhancements, installing interpretation signs, irrigation adjustments, and planting a mix of annual plants, bulbs, perennials, shrubs and grasses. More >>
Road Closed Following Milk Tanker Crash, Gore - Southern
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Police
A milk tanker is reported to have crashed on Glenkenich Road, Maitland, near Gardyne Road around 12pm. The vehicle is blocking both lanes and the road is expected to be closed for some time until it can be righted. The sole occupant is being assessed ... More >>
Strong Winds Predicted Today – Take Care On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Drivers in Auckland will need to take extra care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge today (Thursday 11 April) with heavy wind gusts predicted between 11am and midnight. More >>
Annual Front And Back Country Culls Begin In May
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:21 pm | Nelson City Council
Nelson City Council, Ngāti Koata and Tasman Pine Forests Ltd (TPFL) have contracted a team of professional hunters, Trap and Trigger Ltd, to carry out a cull of wild goats, pigs and deer across our front and back country reserves. This year’s cull ... More >>
Consultation On Wellington’s 10-year Plan And Budget Open From 12 April To 12 May
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:15 pm | Wellington City Council
Formal consultation on Wellington City Council’s 2024-34 Long-term Plan - the city’s 10-year plan and budget - starts tomorrow (12 April) and will continue until 12 May. Key proposals include increased spending on fixing water pipes, introducing ... More >>
Man Charged With Arson Following Helensville Fire
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have charged a man in relation to a fire in Helensville overnight. Detective Senior Sergeant Adam Lough, Waitematā CIB, says a 25-year-old man, who was taken into custody near the scene of the fire, has this morning been charged with arson. ... More >>
Rain Continuing SH6: Franz Josef To Fox Glacier Remains Closed, Rest Of Highway To Haast Closed Today And Overnight
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 11:43 am | NZTA
Sustained heavy rain overnight in South Westland has seen further damage at Smithy’s Creek on SH6, between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). SH6 is closed from Franz Josef south to Haast today and overnight, ... More >>
North Otago Pair Ordered To Do 360 Hours Community Work, Given 12 Months Supervision For Online Sales Of Poached Pāua
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:58 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
A North Otago pair have been ordered to do 360 hours community work, along with being placed on 12 months supervision for online sales of poached pāua. Sheryl Maafu (49) and Niuila Maafu (59) were sentenced in the Oamaru District Court yesterday ... More >>
Not our first rodeo: Arrest made in fleeing driver incident
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police
Police have put an end to an alleged prolific offender’s actions after catching up with him in Helensville on Wednesday night. Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Roger Small, says Police responded to reports of a Holden Rodeo travelling ... More >>
Search For Fisherman Suspended, Hawke's Bay
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:55 am | New Zealand Police
The search for Jason Hollows, the 54-year-old fisherman who went overboard on the coast of Hawke’s Bay on Monday 1 April, has been suspended. An extensive search by the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) and Hawke’s Bay Search and Rescue has taken ... More >>
Rural Women NZ: Applications Open For Two Community Grant Programmes
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:54 am | Rural Women New Zealand
Applications are now open for two Rural Women New Zealand administered grant programmes. More >>
Introducing Safer Speeds For Our Community
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:47 am | Timaru District Council
While urban schools will be reduced to 30km/h, this will vary from rural and state highway facing schools. Our rural schools will receive a 60km/h permanent or variable speed limit due to a lower volume of active transport used in these areas. More >>
Heavy Rain Watch For Northland – Drive To The Conditions And Plan Ahead
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:41 am | NZTA
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging motorists to plan ahead and check the latest conditions before driving in Northland, with heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted from this evening until tomorrow morning. Forecast localised downfalls ... More >>
Happy 30th Birthday Consumer Guarantees Act: Consumer NZ Urges Shoppers To Use The Act That Has Their Back
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:40 am | Consumer NZ
Rasmussen says the 30-year anniversary of these consumer protections is the perfect time for people to learn more about their rights. More >>
Changes Coming To Grey Street Soon
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:32 am | Gisborne District Council
From Monday 29 April, temporary changes to Grey Street get underway to make a portion of it more people-friendly and vibrant. The Gisborne District Council is in partnership with Tairāwhiti Adventure Trust (TAT), which is delivering the project, supported ... More >>
Wildfire Risk Remains High In Parts Of Rural Canterbury
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:08 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Response Coordinator Brian Keown says that in most of rural Canterbury the underlying fire danger remains high and the amount of rain currently forecast for coastal areas may not change that. More >>
Police Making Enquiries Into Fire, Diversions In Place
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 7:07 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Helensville this morning near the Kaipara Coast Highway. The fire was reported to Police around 3.35am. A male was located near the address and is currently assisting Police with our enquiries. ... More >>
Drivers Asked To Be Courteous At The Raised Table Crossings
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 6:52 pm | Gisborne District Council
Raised tables are flat platforms that are being constructed by some of Gisborne’s roundabouts, where pedestrian use is high. They’re the preferred approach to roundabouts in Gisborne because of the dual purpose they serve for drivers and pedestrians. They ... More >>
Update #1 South Island Heavy Rain Event
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 6:45 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working with West Coast Emergency Management to prepare for the impacts of the heavy rain which has been falling on the West Coast. Fortunately we haven’t had any 111 calls from people impacted by the weather today, ... More >>
Police Intervene On Rocky End To The Evening For Pair On Auckland’s North Shore
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising the public the tide is turning when it comes to evening swims after a close-call at Narrow Neck Beach on Tuesday evening. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen, of the Auckland Maritime Unit, says Police responded to reports of two teenagers ... More >>
Westland Emergency Management Operations Centre Activated
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 3:44 pm | Westland District Council
Westland Emergency Management activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 7am this morning in response to the severe weather event affecting the South Westland area. Te Aroha Cook, Group Controller West Coast Emergency Management advises, “We ... More >>
Police Urge Caution On The Roads As Wild Weather Hits
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings around the country and take caution when on the roads in the coming days. Parts of the South Island are already experiencing extreme weather conditions, with strong wind and heavy rain ... More >>
Police Continue The Search For Ralph Park
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Police
The 25-year-old has several warrants for his arrest for a violent kidnapping that took place on 2 April in Beach Haven. More >>
Don’t Let A Car Thief Become A Firearms Thief – Don’t Leave Firearms In Your Car
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are warning hunters to be mindful of security during this hunting season and would like to remind people not to leave firearms in unattended vehicles. Over the past few days, Police have been notified of a rifle stolen from a ute in North ... More >>
Council Leads The Way So Dogs Can Have A Ball
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:33 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Kōrau Mātinitini | Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee adopted the proposed Animal Bylaw, Domestic Animal and Dog Policy today. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/3ca1ecf9d79b36719f47.jpeg" ... More >>
Brynderwyns Traffic To Use Paparoa Oakleigh Road Or SH12/SH14
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:29 pm | NZTA
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that due to a truck blocking both lanes, Cove Road is currently closed in both directions. Traffic management is on site and we anticipate that it will take approximately three hours to clear. ... More >>
Major Work To Renew Renall St-Ngaumutawa Road Roundabout
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:49 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council is taking advantage of the school holidays to carry out major renewal work on the Renall St-Ngaumutawa Road roundabout, which will require traffic diversions for two weeks from Monday 15 April. School-day traffic is the ... More >>
eBus Numbers Soar, Stoke OnDemand Service To End
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:47 pm | Nelson City Council
The eBus service has made a great start to 2024 with a record-breaking month in March helping the service grow to more than a quarter of a million journeys in the first quarter. More >>
Scam Alert: Police Advise Public To Be Aware Of Phone Scam Posing As Officers
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Pesky phone scammers’ latest move may be posing as Police officers seeking your financial details. More >>
Charges Filed Over Lucas Heights Death
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have filed charges following a lengthy investigation into the death of a man in Lucas Heights in December last year. More >>
Regional Council To Seek Community Views On Three-Year Plan
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:27 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will be asking the community to have their say on its draft Three-Year Plan, opening for consultation on Monday 15 April. More >>
Brynderwyns Traffic To Use Paparoa Oakleigh Road Or SH12/SH14
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that due to a truck blocking both lanes, Cove Road is currently closed in both directions. More >>
Five Arrested Following Disorder, Taupō
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police
Taupō Police have made five arrests following a large disorder incident at the Richmond Shops yesterday around 1pm. More >>
Further Arrest In Relation To Hori Gage Homicide
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have today arrested a 31-year-old in relation to the murder of Hori Gage in August 2023. More >>
Former Library New Home For Tech Hub
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:42 pm | Marlborough District Council
The tech hub aimed to foster start-ups, boost the agritech sector, increase productivity and enhance local investment opportunities for entrepreneurs. More >>
Long Term Plan Opens For Public Consultation - Marlborough District Council
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:29 pm | Marlborough District Council
Marlburians are encouraged to make a submission on the Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034 from tomorrow 11 April until 5pm on 13 May. More >>
Name Release, Fatal House Fire, Whitianga
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the name of the person who died in a house fire in Whitianga on Sunday night. He was 47-year-old Duane Whiteman of Whitianga. The death has been referred to the Coroner. Police continue to work with fire investigators to determine ... More >>
Update: Operation Middlepark
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Police
This is a complex investigation due to the number of witnesses interviewed todate, and the number of victims involved, so there is a vast amount ofinformation for the investigation team to assess. More >>
Lane 1 Closed On SH1 Northbound Between Ellerslie And Greenlane
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The lane will remain closed until a crew can repair the entire manhole frame from 1pm today. This is expected to take approximately 5 hours (including curing time). We estimate the lane will re-open at approximately 6pm. More >>
Truck Crash Causing Delays, Cove Road - Northland
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a crash in Whangārei this morning. A truck has crashed on Cove Road and is currently blocking both lanes. The crash was reported around 11.27am. No injuries have been reported at this stage but motorists ... More >>
SH6 South Westland, Remaining Closed Between Glacier Towns As Of Midday
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:52 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The highway to Haast in South Westland is closed from Franz Josef due to two slips covering the road with the recent intense heavy rain. One of the slips will be cleared by midday closer to Haast with the road open to a single lane at that point. Traffic ... More >>
Beloved Tortoise Returned To Reptile Park, Police Continue To Appeal For Information
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:44 am | New Zealand Police
Police are pleased to advise the tortoise taken from Ti Point Reptile Park last month has been returned to his home. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/624be6ba5846c511e593.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Police have been making enquiries ... More >>
Shell-shocked Tortoise Back Home
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:33 am | New Zealand Police
It was a slow-moving investigation until a breakthrough put Police staff in Northland on to the trail of a stolen tortoise. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/624be6ba5846c511e593.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> The 17-year-old male leopard ... More >>
Nominations Open For Wellington Volunteer Awards 2024
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:18 am | Volunteer Wellington
Volunteer Wellington is excited to announce that the nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards 2024 are open until 10 May 2024. The Mahi Aroha Awards are an opportunity to recognise and honour the contributions and achievements of the wonderful volunteers ... More >>
Habitat For Humanity Announces Expansion Of Local Shelter Programmes Into Tonga
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:15 am | Habitat for Humanity
The pilot partnership with Live and Learn, and Talitha Project in Tonga is an expansion of shelter programming Habitat has been delivering in Tonga for the past eight years. Most recently it has completed building eight new homes for families displaced by ... More >>
Herd Of Cows? Goes Digital. No Bull.
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 11:10 am | Hamilton and Waikato Tourism
Morrinsville’s artsy street cows are hoofing it to the global stage as part of a new digital experience designed to entice more visitors to the mighty Waikato. Created through a partnership between Hamilton & Waikato Tourism, Morrinsville ... More >>
Survey In Trust And Confidence In The Firearms System
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:53 am | New Zealand Police
The Firearms Safety Authority is undertaking its second survey with the public and firearms licence holders to measure public confidence in the firearms licensing system. More >>
GMANZ Appalled At Abuse Of Grants System
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:48 am | Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand
The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand (GMANZ) is appalled at the abuse of the grants system carried out by Mark Cini, the former sports director of Action Indoor Sports Centre Hornby. Cini has pleaded guilty to creating false documents ... More >>
Starjam’s Emergency Appeal A Success
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:37 am | StarJam
In just a week StarJam has raised over $165,000 to keep its doors open. Faced with a shortfall in funding the emergency appeal “SOS - Save Our StarJam” was launched on Tuesday 2 April and surpassed the $100,000 initial goal in a matter of days. More >>
Have You Seen Marcus?
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:28 am | New Zealand Police
Marcus Gardiner, 35, was last seen on Monday 8 April in the Hamilton CBD, near the transport centre. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/7d3c68c07adb31ee1da4.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> He was wearing a t-shirt and ... More >>
Full Complement Of Iwi Representatives On Council Committees
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:56 am | Marlborough District Council
The appointment of iwi representatives to all the Marlborough District Council’s standing committees continues a long-standing Council commitment to have local iwi at the table. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/7e2e2af35919fb7d2608.jpeg" ... More >>
Here Comes The Fun - Tauranga Has It All These School Holidays
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:53 am | Tauranga City Council
School holidays are just around the corner, and Tauranga has it all going on to keep the kids entertained and make some great memories this April. More >>
State Of The City Update
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:38 am | Committee For Auckland
State of the City Update: Auckland’s air quality, university status, outdoor activity shine, but cost of living, prosperity and overall happiness are in the shade More >>
Broken Dam Successfully Removed From Lake Mangamahoe
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:33 am | NPDC
NPDC has cleared away a disused dam that was causing erosion damage and damaging the river corridor environment downstream from Lake Mangamahoe. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/e200642eec00c3b5d1cd.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> An aerial view of the existing ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Moves To Restricted Fire Season
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:11 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Heretaunga/Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay Coast, Central Hawke's Bay Rural and Tararua East move to a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 10 April, until further notice. More >>
