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Western Bay Of Plenty Council Chief Executive Resigns
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The process of replacing John Holyoake will occur as the council prepares for the local government elections in October. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Karaka
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of those involved. More >>
Making Waves: Tauranga’s Surfing Events Set To Impress
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 4:51 pm | Tauranga City Council
The series features competitions across three age groups (Under 18, 16, and 14) with opportunities to earn national ranking points and strive for selection in the New Zealand Junior Surfing Team. More >>
New Year Brings New Approach To Emergency Management In Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 4:17 pm | Hawkes Bay CDEMG
The Transformation Strategy, now in its final stages of development, focuses on delivering a three-year overhaul of the region’s approach to emergency management, the HBCDEM Joint Committee said. More >>
Fatal Crash: Milford Clandeboye Road, Temuka
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police at 12:40pm. More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Dunedin And Clutha
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 3:35 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. More >>
Search Warrants Executed In Connection To Ngāruawāhia Homicide
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Turipapa was taken to the ambulance station on Jordan Street in a critical condition. Despite the best efforts of first responders, she died before she could be airlifted to hospital. More >>
IHC Applauds Research On Barriers To Banking For Disabled People
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 2:58 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC has raised repeatedly over the past decade, underscore the urgent need for systemic changes to promote financial inclusion for disabled communities. More >>
Understanding And Valuing Our Communities
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Valuing Communities is a learning programme that aims to help our recruits better understand the diverse nature of our communities. More >>
Bridge Blocked By Truck Crash - State Highway 50, Central Hawke's Bay - Eastern
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
The bridge over Mangaonuku Stream, between Tikokino and Maraekakaho, is expected to be closed for several hours, until the truck can be removed. More >>
Working People Will Pay For Static Inflation
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 11:46 am | NZCTU
“The recent drops in inflation have been helped by falls in the price of vehicle fuels – with the average price of 91 falling from $2.81 to $2.55. If we remove petrol from the CPI the overall inflation rose by 2.7%. More >>
4.5 Percent Domestic Inflation Needs A Government Serious About Cost-cutting
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 11:09 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“We need to see aggressive cuts to interest rates now, in the hope this can undo some of the lasting damage that will be the Reserve Bank Governor’s legacy. But that can’t happen unless Nicola Willis gets the Government’s runaway spending ... More >>
Smoke Alarm Saves A Life In Christchurch
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 10:30 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Specialist Fire Investigator Bruce Irvine says, "If that smoke alarm hadn’t been there, then it is very likely I would have been investigating a fatal fire." More >>
Parvo Outbreak Linked To Animal Welfare Concerns
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:35 am | SPCA
“There is a worrying increase in parvo cases. In Auckland alone, we’re receiving an overwhelming number of calls from pet owners needing help,” says Nathan Wong. More >>
Teens Before The Court For Thames Offending
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:54 am | New Zealand Police
Subsequent enquiries revealed the offenders were also believed to have been involved in several recent incidents since 8 January. This includes the attempted unlawful taking of vehicles, the unlawful taking of vehicles, two burglaries, and an attempted More >>
Napier Beach Erosion: Trees On Brink Of Being Swallowed By Ocean
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 10:00 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier City Council says the trees can’t and won’t be saved. More >>
Seniors Urged To Give The Bus A Go
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:58 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A new programme to support older people who are unsure about using the bus in Nelson Tasman has begun, and their peers who currently use the service said it's "brilliant". More >>
‘Good Value For Money’: Splash Planet Compares Prices With Top Attractions
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:55 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings District Council says a visit to Splash Planet is good value for money for a full day’s entertainment. More >>
Canterbury’s Water Leadership Faces Shakeup
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:47 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's 10 water zone commitees look set for a restructure, but the Ashburton chair is questioning where the accountability is in the proposed new model. More >>
Rainy Weather Eases Ashburton’s Water Use Woes
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:45 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton’s water consumption was teetering on the verge of restrictions in December to the point of breaching the consent but have eased after a wet start to 2025. More >>
Russian Businessman Buys Former Ashburton Council Building
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A Russian business that owns a high country station in Mid Canterbury now owns a slice of Ashburton's CBD. More >>
MP James Meager's Promotion Strengthens South Island Voice – Mayor
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:28 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
James Meager is now a minister outside of cabinet after being given the new title of Minister for the South Island. More >>
Canterbury’s Water Leadership Faces Shakeup
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:26 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's 10 water zone committees look set for a restructure, but the Ashburton chair is questioning where the accountability is in the proposed new model. More >>
Caravan Park Prompts New State Highway 1 Turning Lane
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:00 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The site has been the scene of three known crashes within a five-year period, including one involving a vehicle towing a caravan. More >>
Fatal Crash: State Highway 28, Putaruru
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Police
One person sadly died at the scene. A further three people were injured, two people sustained serious injuries and another person sustained minor injuries. More >>
State Highway 6 Closed Following Crash, Thomsons Crossing - Southern
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have been critically injured, and a further four have sustained minor injuries. More >>
Investigation Continues Into Baby's Injuries
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Sergeant Shane Pilmer, of Whangārei CIB, says the baby was being treated at Starship Hospital in Auckland. More >>
Fatal Crash: Egmont Road, New Plymouth
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash, involving two vehicles was reported to Police just after 2pm. More >>
Stand Up For UNRWA - Rally Against NZ Govt Inaction On Israel’s Ban On Humanitarian Agency
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 4:55 pm | Justice for Palestine
The ban will have devastating humanitarian consequences, but it will also have political consequences, serving to undermine the indivisibility of the Palestinian refugee community. More >>
Road Blocked, SH 30, Kinleith - Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
The incident was reported about 3.55pm, and occurred between Ohakuri and Pukerimu roads. No injuries have been reported, but at least one vehicle has been damaged after hitting a log. More >>
Zebra Striping The New Drinking Trend
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 4:40 pm | NZABC
The IWSR 2024 international study across 10 countries shows that no and low-alcohol drinks market is experiencing a transformative period of growth driven by evolving consumer behaviours and the momentum of no-alcohol. More >>
Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone Moves Into Restricted Fire Season
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 4:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Declaring the change in season, Fire and Emergency New Zealand Manawatū-Whanganui District Manager Nigel Dravitzki says this area has not had any rain recently and warm temperatures exceeding 23 degrees. Windy weather has dried out vegetation. More >>
Transporting New Zealand Welcomes Chris Bishop As New Transport Minister
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 4:03 pm | Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Chief Executive Dom Kalasih said that Minister Brown, who is the new Minister of Health, made a lot of progress during his Transport tenure. He refocused transport investment on the essentials, particularly road maintenance and improvements, road ... More >>
Te Toi Mahana Announces New Chief Executive
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 3:34 pm | Te Toi Mahana
Most recently, Jon has served as Head of Strategic Advisory, Government and Public Sector at JLL, having also overseen a period of growth in both scale and profile of the Wellington business. More >>
Visitors Flock Back To Mautohe Cathedral Cove
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 3:27 pm | Department of Conservation
In December, DOC reopened the main walking track to Mautohe Cathedral Cove after an extended closure due to damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, and concerns about visitor safety at a site with known risks. More >>
Egmont Road Closed Following Crash - Central
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash involved two vehicles and was reported just after 2pm. More >>
Council Proposes Fairer Alcohol Licensing Fees To Ease Ratepayer Burden
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 1:21 pm | Hamilton City Council
Consultation on the Draft Alcohol Fees Bylaw 2025 is open from 21 January – 25 February 2025 and is asking for feedback about reducing the ratepayer ‘top up’ needed to cover the costs of alcohol licensing. More >>
Kiwis ‘Frustrated’ At Government’s Failure To Protect Ocean Life, New Poll Reveals
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 11:27 am | WWF New Zealand
A new survey commissioned by WWF-New Zealand and conducted by Horizon Research looks at Kiwis’ attitudes to ocean protection and reveals that 81% of New Zealanders think Marine Protected Areas in Aotearoa should be expanded. More >>
Detector Dog Duo Foils Prison Visitor’s Drug-Smuggling Attempt
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 11:21 am | Department Of Corrections
On 8 January Tui and her handler Todd were doing routine checks of visitors, along with Corrections Officer Kelsey, when Tui’s keen sense of smell noticed something was off. Tui indicated to Todd that she’d smelled drugs on a visitor. The visitor ... More >>
Rangitīkei District Council Is Reviewing Gambling Policies
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 11:16 am | Rangitikei District Council
While there are no significant changes to the policies that Council is proposing, there are some minor adjustments to bring these policies into line with central government legislation. The adjustments won’t impact on how the policies are implemented & ... More >>
Electronic Card Transactions: December 2024
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 11:06 am | Stats NZ
Changes in the value of electronic card transactions for the December 2024 month (compared with November 2024) were: spending in the retail industries increased 2.0 percent ($130 million) and spending in the core retail industries increased 1.8 percent ... More >>
Unsupervised Trainee Electrician Cuts Live Mains Cable, Fined $10,000
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 10:59 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Judge T Greig found Mr Bradley Carl Payne guilty of two charges of doing unauthorised prescribed electrical work and one charge of negligently doing work in a manner dangerous to life. Besides the penalty, Mr Payne has been ordered to pay solicitor and court ... More >>
Investment Round Opens To Boost Te Reo Māori Resurgence
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 10:32 am | Te Matawai
This year, Te Mātāwai are focusing on the importance of Kaitono (applicants) aligning their projects to the Investment Plan priorities and criteria of their respective Kāhui (regional and sector-based clusters). More >>
NPDC Heritage Fund Helps Spruce Up Historic Inglewood In Time For Jubilee
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 10:27 am | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC District Planning Supervisor Lauren O’Byrne said it was important to protect and celebrate our heritage, especially in a town with as many historic buildings as Inglewood. More >>
Weather Highs And Lows Revealed By Taranaki Regional Council
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:57 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Figures from Taranaki Regional Council show the region, well known for enjoying a healthy dose of rain most years, recorded 14% less than normal rainfall in 2024. More >>
One Love Festival: Tauranga’s Largest Music Event Returns This Weekend
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:51 am | Tauranga City Council
To ensure the safety of eventgoers, pedestrians, and motorists, there will be road closures in place over the weekend. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. More >>
"Fix The Label" - SAFE Challenges Misleading Cage Egg Marketing
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:27 am | SAFE For Animals
Currently, all New Zealand cage egg brands omit the word ‘cage’ entirely from their packaging, using vague and confusing terms like ‘colony’ or ‘colony laid’ instead. SAFE says current egg labels breach the Fair Trading Act by concealing the ... More >>
Drivers Encouraged To See The Person Behind The High Vis Vest
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:21 am | Hamilton City Council
On average, 10 road workers or road users are killed nationwide each year at temporary traffic management sites, figures from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi reveal. A further 60 road workers or road users are seriously injured. More >>
Fatal Crash, SH14, Tangiteroria
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 8:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police were notified of the crash about 6.30pm, after the vehicle was discovered off the road by a passing motorist. More >>
Fossil Of The Day Award Presented At The Climate Ministers Office
Monday, 20 January 2025, 7:39 pm | Extinction Rebellion Tamaki Makaurau
Extinction Rebellion Tāmaki Makaurau took this action because the government’s actions amount to climate change denial. They are out of sync with our trading partners and are insulting to those 80% of citizens who understand climate science and look ... More >>
Road Closed, SH14, Tangiteroria - Northland
Monday, 20 January 2025, 7:26 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash was reported about 6.30pm. More >>
Update: Body Recovered, Lake Taupō
Monday, 20 January 2025, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Police
A rāhui will remain in place in the Nukuhau / Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days and an update is expected to be issued when it is lifted. More >>
Name Release, Fatal Crash, Parkvale
Monday, 20 January 2025, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
He was Christopher Bernard Halligan Lee, 36, of Ohauiti. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Customs Arrests Passenger For 31 Kgs Of Methamphetamine In Suitcases
Monday, 20 January 2025, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
The seized methamphetamine equates to close to 1.6 million individual doses, with a potential street value of up to NZ$11 million. This seizure is estimated to have prevented up to NZ$33 million in social harm and cost to New Zealand. More >>
2025: Slow Down And Get It Right
Monday, 20 January 2025, 5:58 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The reforms planned for 2025 are far more extensive and worrying. All national policy statements and environmental standards – the engine-room of our resource management system, that guide all development, are under threat. This is a wholesale rewrite of our regulatory environmental framework. More >>
Update: Sudden Death Confirmed As Non-suspicious, Stratford
Monday, 20 January 2025, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of a man in Stratford on Saturday 18 January can confirm that the death was the result of a medical event and is not being treated as suspicious. More >>
Developers Advised To Act Now As Auckland Council Proposes Major Hike In Development Contributions
Monday, 20 January 2025, 5:37 pm | Subdivide Simplified
Currently calculated over a 10-year timeframe, the council is now suggesting these be calculated over a 30-year timeframe, leading to substantial cost increases for developers. More >>
Strong Winds Forecast For Auckland Harbour Bridge – Drive To The Conditions
Monday, 20 January 2025, 5:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging bridge users to be careful when driving over the bridge and be prepared for the possibility of short-notice lane closures and reduced speeds to ensure the safety of people using the bridge. More >>
Back To School On The Bus
Monday, 20 January 2025, 4:11 pm | Otago Regional Council
Bus travel is free for children aged from 5 to 12 with a registered Bee Card, and $1.20 for 13 to 18-year-olds, for a single trip in Dunedin, or $1.50 in Queenstown. More >>
Orange Heavy Rain Warning For The Coromandel
Monday, 20 January 2025, 4:09 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
We're expecting 80 to 110 mm of rain, with peak rainfall of 15 to 25 mm/h due to arrive late Tuesday morning and early afternoon, along with possible thunderstorms. More >>
