EasyVote packs are on their way
Source: Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission expects most enrolled voters to have received their EasyVote packs by the end of the week but is reminding...
Government News – Funding boost for Age friendly projects supporting seniors
Source: Office for Seniors
Engaging seniors and young people through workshops, creating a series of kaupapa Māori events for kaumātua and kuia, and delivering retirement...
Young leaders show the way in fight to enhance the health of Manukau Harbour
Source: Auckland Council
Young Leaders for Sustainability, supported by the Manukau Harbour Forum, are forging ahead with their efforts to improve the environment.
Auckland Council’s Sustainable...
Weather – West Coasters: act now to protect yourselves and your property
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Insurance Council of NZ
The Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) urges West Coasters and Cantabrians to act...
Employment News – Firefighters’ talks make progress, but union says it will strike again
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says his focus is on reaching resolution and ensuring career firefighters can put all their energy...
Updated informed consent statement to be introduced by Aotearoa’s two medical schools
Source: University of Otago
A new informed consent statement for medical students in clinical placements will provide clarity and further protection for patients, students and...
New roundabouts and easier journeys coming for State Highway 6 in Marlborough
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
New roundabouts are coming in the New Year for Marlborough on State Highway 6, between Woodbourne and Springlands.
From Tuesday, 16...
Weather News – Complex low continues to dampen Te Ika-a-Māui/North Island
Source: MetService
Covering period of Monday 25th – Friday 29th September – MetService is forecasting a number of lows and associated fronts to stick around...
Man faces serious charges following North Shore burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Waitematā Police have charged a man over a series of violent burglaries on the North Shore in recent months.
Detective...
Getting the measure of University assets
Source: University of Otago
A new era: Building Information and Compliance Manager Rob Wilks with the University’s new 3D scanner for buildings.A new laser scanner...
Maritime News – Charges laid following two fatal incidents on ports in April 2022
Source: Maritime New Zealand
After two complex investigations, Maritime NZ has this month filed charges in relation to two fatal incidents at ports last April.
Investigations started...
Tourist’s drone seized in Tongariro National Park
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A drone has been seized after it was flown above the Tongariro Alpine Crossing illegally.
Date: 25 February 2020
Drones are prohibited in Tongariro...
