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250 visitors flock to Pukekohe Water Treatment Plant

· March 11, 2025

Source: Auckland Council More than 250 people visited the newly-reopened Pukekohe Water Treatment Plant this month to explore and learn the role it plays in Auckland’s integrated water network. The...

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Appeal for information following Frankton fire

· March 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Matt Lee Hamilton Police are continuing to investigate an arson at a commercial premises in Frankton. At around 11:30am yesterday,...

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Investigation launched after overdose incident, Wairarapa

· March 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector John van den Heuvel, Crime Services Manager, Wellington District: Police are making enquiries after three people were hospitalised in...

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What makes a sinkhole – we explain

· March 10, 2025

Source: Auckland Council What causes a sinkhole or a tomo? Sinkholes, also known as ‘tomo’, form when soil under the ground surface is eroded by water. This can happen naturally...

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Aquaculture Plan key to economic growth

· March 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new plan to grow the aquaculture industry will boost the economy and provide vital jobs that support regional communities, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones...

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Fire Safety – Total Fire Ban for Northland Region

· March 8, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand All outdoor fires will be banned across the whole of Northland Region from midnight tonight (Saturday 8 March) until further notice because of the high...

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First Responders – Mangakahia Fire Update #2

· March 8, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters are continuing work to contain the vegetation fire burning at Mangakahia in Northland, which began yesterday afternoon. The fire has burned an area of...

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First Responders – Mangakahia Fire Update #1

· March 7, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters from six brigades, supported by five helicopters, are working to contain a large vegetation fire at Mangakahia in the Far North District of Te...

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Road closures following fire, Awarua

· March 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) People are being asked to steer clear of a fire in Awarua in the Far North as emergency services work at the scene. A...

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Takapuna Golf course

· March 7, 2025

Source: Auckland Council As part of ongoing efforts to protect the Auckland region from future floods, Auckland Council will be seeking community feedback on a proposed flood resilient blue-green network...

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RIF support for West Coast projects

· March 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A total of $15.3 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will go towards upgrading Hokitika Airport and key port facilities at Greymouth and Westport, Regional Development...

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Hunters urged to be extra sure this Roar

· March 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) With the main deer hunting season – the Roar – about to go into full swing, New Zealand’s firearms regulator is reminding hunters everywhere...

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First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #9

· March 6, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving from active firefighting to monitoring the fire in Waipoua Forest, which began last Wednesday and forced the evacuation...

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Pūtiki pedestrians get safer SH4 crossing

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Safer road crossing for residents at Pūtiki in Whanganui is now a reality. Work has now been completed on State Highway 4 at Pūtiki, with...

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Government backs Mangawhai tornado clean-up

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed a $435,000 contribution from the Ministry for the Environment to support emergency waste clean-up after a recent tornado, say Environment Minister, Penny...

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Auckland’s flood resilience pilot a success

· March 6, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have come together to build flood resilience, with a successful pilot programme proving the power of community action. Their efforts have paved the way for region-wide...