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The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 29 November
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:34 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
“Getting the tug and barge to sea was a critical first step in the process. With that achieved, our focus turns to ensuring all customs and immigration clearances, environmental considerations and biosecurity approvals are in place on arrival in ... More >>
Upper Harbour Motorway Reopens Following Crash - Waitematā
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:31 pm | New Zealand Police
Upper Harbour Motorway has reopened following a single vehilce crash this evening. Police responded to the crash around 5:30pm and one person was transported to hosptial in a serious conditon. The Serious Crash Unit have completed a scene examination ... More >>
Invasive, Non-native Shrimp Found In Tauranga Harbour
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:26 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council marine biosecurity staff have formally identified the species. Initial investigations are underway and staff will be assessing next steps for a response plan over the coming days. More >>
Mayors Help Find Employment Solutions For Rural Youth
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:24 pm | Local Government NZ
One of the councils leading the way is Stratford District, whose recent success has seen 18 young people move into ongoing full-time roles since July. More >>
Finishing Touches For SH14 Fudge Farm Rebuild Overnight Sunday
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:21 pm | NZTA
Work will take place between 9pm and 5am, with stop/go traffic management and a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place for the duration. More >>
Active Travel Connections And Safety Enhanced On Wānaka’s Lakefront
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:20 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Parks Manager, Dave Winterburn welcomed the latest people-friendly space in Wānaka, with the new pathway complementing access, retention of ecology, and land use improvements delivered by previous stages of the ... More >>
Waikato District Council Blocks – Just One – Advocacy Website From Staff Access
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:05 pm | Free Speech Union
We were notified that WDC has restricted staff from accessing www.treaty.nz on the basis that it belongs to an advocacy organisation. Restricting internet use in this way undermines the right to seek and receive information outlined in section 14 of ... More >>
Arsenic Levels In Waikato River Within The ‘Usual Range’
Friday, 29 November 2024, 7:46 pm | Waikato Regional Council
In all cases, drinking water remains safe to drink, with arsenic levels now also meeting Drinking Water Standards for Watercare and Waikato District Council. More >>
Upper Harbour Motorway Down To One Lane - Waitematā
Friday, 29 November 2024, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition. More >>
Road Reopened, Police Appeal For Information Following Twyford Serious Crash
Friday, 29 November 2024, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or a white Nissan Serena passenger van prior to the crash and has not yet been in touch. More >>
Operation Nickel Update | 29 November
Friday, 29 November 2024, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police in several Districts are conducting follow-up enquiries into reports of breaches for which offenders are yet to be located. More >>
Environment Canterbury Working With NZTA Over Increase Of Private Revenue Share Request For Public Transport
Friday, 29 November 2024, 4:48 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury’s current share year-to-date is 13.9 per cent. NZTA is proposing this increases to 18 per cent for this current financial year, then to 25 per cent over the 2025-26 financial year, rising again to 38 per cent in 2026-27. More >>
Details From Interim Court Of Inquiry Report Into HMNZS Manawanui Incident Released
Friday, 29 November 2024, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
“The direct cause of the grounding has been determined as a series of human errors which meant the ship’s autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been,” Rear Admiral Golding said. More >>
Serious Crash, Hawke’s Bay Expressway, Twyford - Eastern
Friday, 29 November 2024, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Police
One person is in a serious condition and is receiving medical treatment. More >>
Appeal To Public Following Arrest In Invercargill
Friday, 29 November 2024, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking members of the public to come forward with any unreported interactions with this man over the last two weeks. More >>
Marking The End Of Consent Backlog
Friday, 29 November 2024, 2:57 pm | Environment Canterbury
For context, 15 months ago we had 1225 consents that were lodged before 1 August 2023 and dating back to 2002. Now all these legacy consents have either been decided or have an action plan in place for getting to a decision. More >>
Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award Nominations Open Today - MDC
Friday, 29 November 2024, 2:55 pm | Marlborough District Council
Nominations for the Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award close at 5pm on 24 January 2025. The award will be presented at a formal ceremony in April 2025. More >>
Dear Santa, Can We Have The Hospital We Were Promised?
Friday, 29 November 2024, 1:24 pm | Dunedin City Council
A 20-strong group of suitably attired Southern Santas will visit Parliament next week as part of the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign. More >>
Popularity Of Organics Recycling Soars In Dunedin
Friday, 29 November 2024, 1:19 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin City Council Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions Chris Henderson says in November alone, about 2000 tonnes of organic material has been collected in the city’s new green organic recycling bins. More >>
Fire Permits Cancelled For Ahuriri-Heretaunga Fire Zone As Conditions Dry Out
Friday, 29 November 2024, 1:14 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
We are taking these precautions to keep people and their property safe, and to protect our environment. As such, permits initially issued to people in Ahuriri-Heretaunga are now cancelled due to these dry conditions. More >>
Police Make Arrest Following Flee In Newmarket
Friday, 29 November 2024, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Police
Inspector Anderson says the driver was arrested for outstanding warrants and the passenger will be referred to Youth Aid. More >>
Appeal For Information, Fatal Crash SH1, Piarere
Friday, 29 November 2024, 11:43 am | New Zealand Police
Police would like to hear from anyone who was travelling on State Highway 1 between Hamilton and Tirau between 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday who may have dashcam footage, or who witnessed incidents of dangerous driving. More >>
First Toxic Algae Warning For Summer At Butchers Dam
Friday, 29 November 2024, 11:37 am | Otago Regional Council
For the past few years algal blooms have been observed in Butchers Dam, typically from mid-November and persisting for several weeks. Falls Dam on the Manuherekia River has also been identified as a potential hotspot. More >>
Ambitious Nationwide Initiative To Track And Share Actions To Improve Freshwater
Friday, 29 November 2024, 11:36 am | Land Air Water Aotearoa
“The Actions for Healthy Waterways topic on LAWA provides a platform for groups and individuals to share what they’re doing and what has been achieved. This will inspire others and start to build a nationwide picture of progress." More >>
Haast Highway, SH6 Open Again Overnight After Monitoring Provides Safety Assurance
Friday, 29 November 2024, 11:33 am | NZ Transport Agency
The section of highway reopened a week ago with some restrictions, including the night closures, after a fortnight of rock and slip removals following torrential rain on 9 November. More >>
Community Spirit Shines Bright Orange
Friday, 29 November 2024, 11:12 am | Tauranga City Council
“Road Safe Orange Walk is an opportunity for student road safety volunteers from across Tauranga and the Western Bay to get out in public with their colourful banners and show the community what a great job they’re doing. More >>
Week On Our Streets
Friday, 29 November 2024, 10:52 am | Hamilton City Council
Works and dates are subject to change based on factors such as wet weather and staff availability.Residents, pedestrians and people on bikes will continue to have access unless specified. More >>
Text Scammers Delivered Consequences In Court
Friday, 29 November 2024, 10:31 am | New Zealand Police
Nineteen-year-old Alvin Agyeman Acheampong was sentenced to two years imprisonment on multiple representative charges for offending committed during the scam. His accomplice, 19-year-old Alexander Manfo was sentenced to 400 hours community service and fined ... More >>
Gang Members Arrested And Charged Following Violent Assault In Hamilton
Friday, 29 November 2024, 10:26 am | New Zealand Police
Police have executed a number of search warrants, some of them utilising the Armed Offenders Squad, in relation to this violent assault and have located gang regalia and a firearm which have been seized. More >>
Auckland Council Announces ‘Music And Movies In Parks’ – A Free Summer Celebration Of Tunes, Blockbusters And Sunshine!
Friday, 29 November 2024, 10:17 am | Auckland Council
Councillor Richard Hills, chair of the Policy and Planning Committee, celebrates the sense of community, diversity of music talent, and free family fun these events provide for Aucklanders over summer. More >>
Police Officer Allegedly Hides Illegal Firearm Purchases Using Register
Friday, 29 November 2024, 8:59 am | COLFO
COLFO is particularly aggrieved that the internal Police investigation found no wrongdoing on the part of the officer, before the IPCA got involved. More >>
Three Firearms Seized Following Fight In Mall Car Park
Friday, 29 November 2024, 8:43 am | New Zealand Police
Two men, aged 22 and 32, will appear in Auckland District Court today charged with fighting in a public place. More >>
Lobby For Good Urges Serious Fraud Office Investigation Into Marine Precinct Sale
Friday, 29 November 2024, 8:39 am | Lobby for Good
The property, sold for $13.98 million despite an independent valuation of $33 million, has sparked public outrage, particularly as ratepayers now face an additional $29 million in wharf upgrades to benefit the new private owner. More >>
Booze Delivered Quickly With Few Checks In Auckland
Friday, 29 November 2024, 8:32 am | Alcohol Healthwatch
The study found that 73% of the alcohol orders were delivered with no ID check, and almost half (49%) were simply left unattended at the door. More >>
A Call To Ban All Pharmaceutical Advertising Direct To Consumers In New Zealand Media
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 8:55 pm | Aly Cook
The United states and New Zealand are the only countries in the world that allow unrestricted pharmaceutical advertising directly to consumers. Pharmaceutical companies in New Zealand spend a significant amount on advertising, though the exact annual ... More >>
Arrests Made, Weapons Seized In Tauranga Gang Funeral Operation
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson says this was the first gang funeral after the Gangs Act 2024 came into effect last week. More >>
Crash, SH51, Awatoto - Eastern
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Police
There have been no serious injuries however traffic has been badly impacted More >>
Funding Hurdles, A New Pak N Save, And Rubbish Served Up On Today’s Infrastructure And Transport Pre-Christmas Menu
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 6:11 pm | Hamilton City Council
The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to transport and safety improvements despite funding constraints from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) of around $45 million less than Council planned for in its 2024-34 Long-Term Plan (LTP). More >>
Riding On Footpaths
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 6:00 pm | Westland District Council
"We care about the safety of all people in our community and would prefer to avoid the risk of harm or injury due to cyclists riding on footpaths therefore we ask that if you must be on the footpath with your bike, that you push it rather than ride ... More >>
Shane Jones Throws More Taxpayer Money At Mussel Farm Dumpster Fire
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“Shane Jones has continued to lobby for tens of millions of dollars from the pocket of taxpayers to be handed to a management team who have already managed one mussel business into failure.” More >>
‘$254k Blunder’ Dunedin Chief Executive Must Go For Costly Behaviour
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“Two issues are concerning – Graham’s extremely costly behaviour, and the utter lack of transparency surrounding the report into her, which alone cost more than $132,500” said Local Government Campaigns Manager, Sam Warren. More >>
Two More Water Suppliers In The Waikato Region Detect Slightly Elevated Arsenic In Their Water
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:48 pm | Watercare Services
New Zealand Food Safety’s dy dir general Vincent Arbuckle says, “The levels detected are not harmful to animals and there is no evidence water used for animals or food production is unsafe. If there was a risk to food safety we would take appropriate ... More >>
Pharmac Needs To Reconsider Decision To Only Fund One Brand Of HRT Patches
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:20 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
“While we are pleased to see a more secure supply chain for oestradiol patches & gel following global shortages, Pharmac’s decision to limit the funded brands of HRT patches removes freedom of choice for women to make the right choice for their ... More >>
Port Unions To Protest CCHL Meeting
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:15 pm | MUNZ and RMTU
Both Unions are supporting the Keep Our Assets campaign who will be asking CCHL directors to assure the public that they will vote against any proposal to privatise or contract out, in whole or on part, the assets they are responsible for managing on behalf ... More >>
Building Control Team Celebrates Critical BCA Accreditation Assessment Success
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:09 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The assessment, conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), confirmed the team’s progress and commitment to maintaining high standards of capability and consistency in their building control functions. More >>
GasNZ Comments On GIC Gas Supply And Demand Study 2024
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:06 pm | GasNZ
Clarke says one of the other highlights of the GIC’s supply and demand study was that emissions from natural gas in all the scenarios tested out to 2035 were within or below the Climate Change Commission’s limits necessary for achieving the goal ... More >>
Have Your Say On Proposed Amendments To Victims Of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 4:55 pm | Justice Committee
The Minister of Justice, Hon Paul Goldsmith, has invited the Justice Committee to consider two Amendment Papers alongside its consideration of the Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill. More >>
Arrests Made, Drugs And Cash Seized In Wellington Operation
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police executed a number of warrants in Khandallah and Hataitai as part of Operation Erosion, a two-month investigation into the supply of Class A, B and C controlled drugs into the region. More >>
Operation Nickel Update – First Seven Days
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Police
Police conducted a number of vehicle stops on Millers Road, Brookfield, Tauranga yesterday. In two instances the drivers of the vehicles were found to be wearing a gang patch. A 32-year-old man and a 31-year-old man were arrested and will face More >>
“I Shouldn’t Have To” - Powerful New Video Steps Up Opposition To Repeal Of Treaty Obligations From Oranga Tamariki Act
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 4:17 pm | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai
VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai has been advocating for care experienced tamariki since 2017, and National Care Experienced Lead Tupua Urlich (Ngāti Kahungungu) who appears in the campaign is adamant that the bill should not proceed. More >>
Woman Arrested Following Assault In CBD
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, says staff at the store identified a woman they suspected had shoplifted from the store. More >>
TSB Festival Of Lights Announces High-energy Line-up Of Free Lights And Entertainment
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:45 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Released today, this year’s lineup for the free, five-week festival features 13 new light installations and more than 70 events, making it one of New Zealand’s most anticipated free summer events. The festival runs through to 26 January. More >>
Development Of A Canterbury Regional Policy Statement Paused
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:36 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) councillors voted to pause the development of the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement (CRPS) until January 2026 in light of recent changes in government direction on freshwater management. More >>
NZ Charity Running Out Of Money For Gaza Aid Delivery
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:29 pm | ReliefAid
ReliefAid, which has helped more than half a million people in Gaza over the last year, provides safe drinking water to over 80,000 people a month at a cost of $50,000 More >>
Stratford District Mayor Expresses Disappointment Over Potential Closure Of Stratford Press
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:22 pm | Stratford District Council
Mayor Volzke, and SDC councillors, agreed that the decision will have major implications for the residents of the Stratford district, as well as those in Eltham and Inglewood. More >>
Three Men Arrested In Wellington, In Relation To Nelson Drive-by Shooting
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Police
All three have been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, commission of a crime with a firearm, participating in an organised criminal group and threatening act towards a dwelling. More >>
Gisborne Homicide Investigation - Police Seek Sightings Of Person On Bicycle
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have made good progress in the homicide investigation in relation to the death of Mr Dewes, despite some reluctance by several witnesses to share information with investigators. More >>
Taxpayer Gamble On SolarZero Could Cost Country Nearly $60 Per Household
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“When the government tries to gamble with taxpayers’ money, private companies line their pockets and taxpayers get the risk. Government picking winners doesn’t work.” More >>
Council Decides On Berm Mowing, Adopts Climate Action Plan And Public Places Bylaw
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:11 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Council has made a decision on the future of urban berm mowing after the service was stopped on 1 July 2024 as part of the Long Term Plan 2024-2044 to save $240,000 annually. More >>
A Pothole Promise Made, Is A Pothole Promise Kept
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 2:57 pm | Auckland Transport
The pothole promise is to repair 95% of potholes within 24 hours of notification on AT’s busiest roads, which is the same target the NZ Transport Agency recently committed to meet on state highways. More >>
