A “she’ll be right” attitude is not good enough when it comes to health...
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
23 December 2021
Health and safety should be paramount for adventure activity operators says WorkSafe New Zealand.
What was supposed to be a...
First Responders – UPDATE 10.30am – Waiharara fire, Northland
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Firefighters are continuing efforts at the Waiharara fire today. Five ground crews (around 25 people including Department of...
Fast-track panel approves start for new Dunedin Hospital
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
23 December 2021
An independent panel has granted resource consent with conditions for groundworks to develop the new Dunedin Hospital – Whakatuputupu.
In...
Latest wastewater sampling detects COVID-19 in 22 sites
Source: ESR
The latest summary of wastewater testing results for COVID-19 detected the virus in 22 samples tested over the week to 18 December. Sampling...
Long-awaited SH5/SH36 Ngongotahā roundabout open
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
People traveling through the Ngongotahā roundabout can expect safer and more efficient journeys with the upgrade of the State Highway...
Boaties encouraged to be mindful of water birds over summer
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 23 December 2021
These threatened freshwater birds often nest at this time of year, with their nests being extremely susceptible to boat...
Studying a fragile and alien icy world
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Antarctica feels like an alien planet. It’s a truly extraordinary place, holding more world records...
Settlements – Whakatōhea to initial Deed of Settlement
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: East Coast Iwi, Te Whakatōhea
Ōpōtiki, 22 December 2021: East Coast Iwi, Te Whakatōhea, will be initialling their Deed of Settlement tomorrow 23rd...
Environment – Latest methyl bromide requirements incoming
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Additional controls around the use of the heavily restricted log fumigant, methyl bromide, take effect on New Year’s Day.
Methyl bromide...
Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for Marlborough
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
All of Marlborough is now in a restricted fire season.
The change from open to restricted came into force...
Increase in Great White shark sightings in the Tauranga area
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 22 December 2021
Reports of great whites have increased since May 2020 and although an estimate of the number of sharks in...
Treasure our great outdoors this summer and stay safe
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 22 December 2021
As we face another summer break with border restrictions, DOC is once again anticipating high numbers of New Zealanders...
