Serious crash, Papatawa, Tararua
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 2, near Papatawa. Police were called about 5.50am. Initial indications are there may be two people critically injured, and another with moderate injuries. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are […]
Read More →Youth Council launches youth fund
Source: Far North District Council Young people in the Far North will have access to a new youth fund to assist them to achieve their dreams. The IF Innovation Fund is now open for applications, thanks to the Far North Youth Council and the Ministry of Youth Development. Young people are invited to pitch their […]
Read More →Investigation involving crypto-currency company
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Police were advised late yesterday of an issue involving potential un-authorised transaction activity at the Christchurch based crypto-currency trading company Cryptopia. A significant value of crypto-currency may be involved and Police are taking this very seriously. We are currently talking to the company to gain a further understanding of […]
Read More →One person dead following crash south of Taihape
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, approximately 10 km south of Taihape, this afternoon. The crash occurred at 4.40pm and reportedly involved a truck and a van. The deceased person, believed to be the van driver, sustained serious injuries in the crash and has […]
Read More →Delays on SH35 Tatapouri Hill and Busby’s Hill this week
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 15 Jan 2019 04:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 35 Tatapouri Hill, between Okitu and Pouawa, will be under stop/go management on Wednesday 16 January between 9.30am and 11.30am. The following day, State Highway 35 Busby’s Hill, one kilometre south of […]
Read More →Prisoner rehabilitation put above safety of guards
Source: National Party The Corrections Minister needs to explain why prisoners are being prioritised over guards after five serious assaults at Auckland’s brand new maximum security prison, National’s Corrections spokesperson David Bennett says. “Five prison guards have been attacked since the wing opened in October in two separate attacks. That includes a guard being punched […]
Read More →Christchurch Police seek man involved in aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of Skinny Dairy in Clyde Road yesterday morning. A man entered the dairy at around 11.15am, armed with a knife. Fortunately the staff managed to secure themselves in a back room so were uninjured, but they were nevertheless shaken by […]
Read More →Hands-On at Otago’s 30th year brings packed week of events
Source: University of Otago Tuesday 15 January 2019 3:32pm Professor Ewan Fordyce (Geology) watches on as pupils uncover fossil whale bones from a piece of limestone. The 30th edition of the annual Hands-On at Otago summer programme has this week begun engaging, entertaining and inspiring a keen group of high school pupils from across New […]
Read More →Five people arrested following attempted robberies in Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Five people have been arrested following an attempted robbery and fleeing driver incident in Hamilton. About 9.30am yesterday (Monday 14 January), a group of people entered a dairy on Knighton Road in Hillcrest armed with screwdrivers and poles. They fled when the dairy owner activated a fog cannon. Later that […]
Read More →Walking and cycling facilities considered around Manawatū Gorge
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is considering a range of options to allow for suitable walking and cycling facilities around the Manawatū Gorge. “Walking and cycling facilities are key considerations for the Transport Agency as we continue to work through the best possible options for the new Manawatū Gorge route,” Portfolio […]
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MIL OSI – Source: Child Youth and Family – Release/Statement Headline: Home Social worker recruitment We’re leading a new way of working to support children who need care, creating a major shift in emphasis. We have a number of social worker positions available now and invite dedicated and passionate social workers to play their part […]
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MIL OSI – Source: Child Youth and Family – Release/Statement Headline: Home Social worker recruitment We’re leading a new way of working to support children who need care, creating a major shift in emphasis. We have a number of social worker positions available now and invite dedicated and passionate social workers to play their part […]
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MIL OSI – Source: Child Youth and Family – Release/Statement Headline: Home Kupu Māori to use every day Video transcript available here Social worker recruitment We’re leading a new way of working to support children who need care, creating a major shift in emphasis. We have a number of social worker positions available now and […]
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MIL OSI – Source: Child Youth and Family – Release/Statement Headline: Home View the video transcript Social worker recruitment We’re leading a new way of working to support children who need care, creating a major shift in emphasis. We have a number of social worker positions available now and invite dedicated and passionate social […]
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MIL OSI – Source: Child Youth and Family – Release/Statement Headline: Home Changing expectations of care We’re taking a tremendous step forward for tamariki and rangatahi and marking a significant milestone for Oranga Tamariki. National care standards regulations have been approved under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. The care standards set out the […]
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MIL OSI – Source: Child Youth and Family – Release/Statement Headline: Home Trails of Taonga Gen remembers how Henare was so traumatised he couldn’t speak. But not anymore. Now he never stops. Looking back, it was everyday things that enabled this brother and sister to understand the simple pleasure of ‘normal’ for the first time. […]
Read More →Road closure on SH1 Foxton this Thursday morning
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 15 Jan 2019 01:12 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 1 Foxton will be closed between Victoria Street and Avenue Road on Thursday 17 January from 4am to 7am. The closure is needed to allow the transportation of an oversize boat hull […]
Read More →‘Scan the Scene for Pedestrians’ Campaign Launch
Source: Hutt City Over the past five years, serious crashes involving pedestrians have shown an upward trend. A 2017 Ministry of Transport report found that nationwide 48% of at-fault drivers involved in pedestrian injury crashes ‘did not see’ the pedestrian, 29% were ‘not paying attention or attention diverted’. “Good observation habits are a big part […]
Read More →Check before you travel during strike action
Source: MetLink – Wellington Transport Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging Metlink customers to check the realtime information on the Metlink website and commuter app and make alternative travel arrangements on Wednesday 16 January after an unexpected strike action at operator NZ Bus was called by the Tramways Union. MIL OSI
Read More →Police help recover stolen statue in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Roger Small, Waitemata Police A statue of a gnome worth $55,000 is to be reunited with its owner, after being found dumped outside a Salvation Army store this morning. The statue was stolen from outside Auckland’s Gow Langsford Gallery on Christmas Day. […]
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