Government to change to how iconic high country land is managed
Source: New Zealand Government Iconic high country land will be better managed under changes that Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage announced consultation on today. Tenure review is a voluntary process where Crown pastoral land can be sold to a leaseholder and areas with high ecological and recreational value can be returned to full Crown ownership […]
Read More →Searchers find body in Maketu
Source: New Zealand Police Search and rescue team looking for missing man John (Johnny) Mohi have found a body in Maketu this evening. While the formal identification of the body is still to be completed the search and rescue operation for Mr Mohi has been put on hold. Police offer their sympathies to the friends […]
Read More →Two men arrested following fleeing driver incidents across Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Statement attributable to Constable Wayne McClelland Two Canterbury men have been arrested in Riverton this afternoon following a series of car thefts and petrol drive offs between Christchurch and Invercargill. The two offenders are alleged to have stolen a vehicle in Wigram Christchurch on 14 February. They have then been involved […]
Read More →National MPs condemn terrorist attack in India
Source: National Party National MPs Todd McClay and Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi have condemned the recent terrorist attack in India. “We are deeply saddened by this senseless terror attack in Pulwama, India, in which more than 30 Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed,” Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi says. “Our hearts go out to families […]
Read More →Body found at Wellington waterfront – afternoon update
Source: New Zealand Police Police are treating the death of a woman whose body was found in Whairepo Lagoon, near Frank Kitts Park today as unexplained. Police were called to the lagoon at 10.55am. Enquiries into the circumstances of the woman’s death are continuing as Police work with witnesses and advising next-of-kin. A local Kaumatua […]
Read More →Hamilton Police looking to speak with Weston Smith
Source: New Zealand Police Statement attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Michael Handley Waikato Police are looking for Weston Smith who may be able to assist with inquiries into an assault in Fairview Downs, Hamilton this morning. Police were called to the assault on Hendon Road shortly after 11.30am. One person received moderate injuries in the […]
Read More →Devonport Queensland Fruit Fly Situation – Update 1
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Date: 16 Feb 2019 Media contact: MPI Media team A large field operation is underway in the Auckland suburb of Devonport following the discovery of one male Queensland fruit fly in a surveillance trap in the area. The task at hand is to determine if the fly is a solitary […]
Read More →Drugs and guns found in Waikato after Police operation
Source: New Zealand Police Police executed a search warrant in relation to illegal drugs, in the Te Poi area, south of Matamata at a rural address on Friday 15 February. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Ambler, Waikato Eastern Area Criminal Investigations Manager, said large quantities of drugs including more than a kilo of dried cannabis plant […]
Read More →Body found in Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police The body of a woman has been found in Whairepo Lagoon, near Frank Kitts Park, Wellington. Police were called to the lagoon at 10.55am. Enquiries into the circumstances of the woman’s death are under way. No further information is available at this stage. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre. MIL OSI
Read More →Climate Change Minister congratulates the Warehouse Group on achieving carbon neutral status
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Climate Change has congratulated The Warehouse Group on achieving carboNZero certification. “The Warehouse Group officially becoming net carbon neutral is a great achievement and I welcome the Group’s commitment and contribution towards reducing New Zealand’s greenhouse emissions,” James Shaw said. “Achievements like this, and the leadership being shown […]
Read More →Five beautiful public spaces to enjoy this summer
Source: Auckland Council Auckland’s beautiful public spaces come alive during the summer with friends and family getting together. From playgrounds, urban parks to creative streetscapes, discover premier public spaces that connect people with their community and with each other. Check out our top five picks that are perfect for playing with the kids, enjoying a […]
Read More →UPDATE: Nelson fires
Source: New Zealand Police Police staff and Defence Force personnel will be staffing the cordons in the fire affected areas today. While we understand residents in the fire affected areas who remain evacuated will be frustrated by the decision today to cancel restricted access and postpone conditional re-entry for the remaining Pigeon Valley Road (including Sharps […]
Read More →Fatal crash, Lismore
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after a crash on Maronan Road, Lismore, southwest of Ashburton. A truck went off of the Maronan Road Bridge at about 5:45pm and rolled. No other vehicles were involved. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI
Read More →Serious crash, SH1 near Moeraki
Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a serious two-car crash on State Highway 1, about 1km south of the turn-off to Moeraki. The crash occurred at about 8:10pm. The southbound lane is currently blocked and further closures are likely. Two helicopters have been dispatched from Dunedin. Motorists are urged to avoid travelling through the […]
Read More →Te Kuiti Maternity Resource Centre
Source: Waikato District Health Board The Maternity Resource Centre supports women during their pregnancy, after baby is born and beyond to access a range of community resources and social services to improve their health with a strong focus on the wellbeing of the mums, babies and young children. Services and information available include: A room […]
Read More →Sexual Health
Source: Waikato District Health Board Sexual Health Hamilton Sexual Health is a free-to-all and confidential specialist service for people living in the Waikato. We provide clinical management of STIs and HIV and are committed to ensuring people can access gender-affirming care. We have close links with Waikato Hospital’s infectious disease team around the management of […]
Read More →Thames Family Health Team
Source: Waikato District Health Board Thames Family Health Team Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, district nurses, social workers, dietitians and public health nurses work in the community and provide services on referral from GPs, hospital and other health care providers. They are part of the Community and Southern Rural Health services, but managed on a geographical basis. […]
Read More →Hospital strikes
Source: Waikato District Health Board Junior doctor’s strike The union representing junior doctors nationwide, has indicated its members will be going on strike on the following days 8am on Tuesday 26 February until 8am on Thursday 28 February Junior doctors are a vital part of the healthcare team at Waikato Hospital and this strike will […]
Read More →CEO expenses
Source: Waikato District Health Board Disclosure of chief executive expenses Chief executives of public service departments and statutory crown entities regularly disclose their expenses to provide transparency and accountability for their discretionary expenditure. The disclosures make transparent the standards of probity and financial prudence and provide public assurance about the propriety of the expenditure. This […]
Read More →U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown visiting EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 13 mins ago EIT lecturer Dr Carl Paton (l.) shared his expertise with U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown (r.). On Friday, the U.S Ambassador to New Zealand, Scott Brown visited EIT’s Pettigrew Green Arena. He and his family are attending Napier’s annual Art Deco Festival and are taking part […]
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