Politics News – Irresponsible ACT policy threatens independent public service
Source: PSA
The ACT party’s public service policy released today shows it has no concept of why the public service needs to be independent of the...
What if I can’t pay my rates?
Source: Auckland Council
We know that for some people, rates are a considerable cost, including those affected by the severe weather earlier this year.
If anyone...
Main road into Muriwai to reopen at 10am Monday 21 August
Source: Auckland Council
Another major milestone in Auckland’s storm recovery will be reached on Monday with the lifting of the Motutara Road cordon, at Muriwai.
The...
Greenpeace – Delay of He Waka Eke Noa means big dairy still the cow...
Source: Greenpeace
Greenpeace is slating today’s announcement that He Waka Eke Noa has been delayed yet again as adding insult to injury for New Zealanders, who...
First Responders – UFBA National Drivers Challenge for Firefighters
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association
Firefighters from around the country will be in Fielding at Manfeild Park on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 August for the...
First Responders – Advisory: New Zealand firefighters returning from Canadian wildfires
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Delta Deployment will return from Canada on Sunday 20 August.
Delta Deployment is the fourth group of firefighters to go to...
Upgrading our transport for the future
Source: New Zealand Labour Party
The Chris Hipkins Government is upgrading New Zealand’s transport system to make it safer, cleaner, more resilient and efficient –...
SH 3 near Sanson partially blocked by car fire
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
State Highway 3 near Sanson is partially blocked following a car fire.
Police were alerted to the car fire at...
An update from Albert-Eden Chair
Source: Auckland Council
Kia ora koutou,
Apparently it is spring already! Let’s hope the weather holds and the land starts to dry out after the wettest...
Environment News – Govt’s Land Transport Plan a “missed opportunity” – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace
The Labour Government today announced its new Land Transport Plan, with a list of transport projects which include a range of new roads as...
Two people charged in relation to Tairāwhiti burglaries and vehicle thefts
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Attributable to Detective Sergeant Brent Griffiths:
Tairāwhiti Police yesterday arrested two people following several vehicle thefts and a burglary on...
Weather News – Widespread wet and windy weekend – MetService
Source: MetService
Covering period of Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 August – The fine weather of today and Friday is set to change this weekend. MetService...