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What makes a sinkhole – we explain
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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Takapuna Golf course
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
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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Weather News – Cold mornings, showers, and sunshine – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 6th – Monday 10th March – Autumn is in full swing, and it is starting to feel like it. MetService is forecasting a chilly night...
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Auckland’s flood resilience pilot a success
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...
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Auckland’s flood resilience pilot a success: community leadership drives expansion in 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...
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Watercare activates drought plan, stresses water restrictions unlikely
Source: Auckland Council Ongoing dry weather has tipped Auckland’s total dam storage level just below the ‘preparing for a drought’ level in Watercare’s Drought Management Plan. Auckland’s total dam storage...
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Climate – Summer overall milder and drier for most areas of New Zealand – NIWA release Summer 2024-25 Seasonal Climate Summary
Source: NIWA The New Zealand summer was milder overall, and dry for many parts of the country, according to the Summer 2024-25 Seasonal Climate Summary issued by the National Institute of...
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Climate – A warm and dry February for most regions – NIWA’s Climate Summary: February 2025
Source: NIWA February was warm and dry for most regions, according to the February 2025 Climate Summary issued by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). Temperatures were above...
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Reserve Bank NZ Governor Adrian Orr resigns
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 05 March 2025 – Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr has resigned and will finish in the role on 31 March. Mr...
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Energy – Private sector joins up to unlock new, large scale clean energy generation
Source: BusinessNZ A new private sector-led initiative is aiming to boost the number of multi-million-dollar power deals in New Zealand’s corporate sector, increasing clean energy capacity, and enhancing energy security. The...
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Te Aka Raataa: Regenerating Te Puhinui for a Greener Future
Source: Auckland Council A major transformation is underway for Te Puhinui / Puhinui Stream, with Te Aka Raataa Stage 1 leading the charge to regenerate the mauri of this vital...
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Weather News – Autumn kicks off with a chilly, stormy start – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 3rd – Thursday 6th March – After a warm, dry end to meteorological summer, autumn announces itself in a chilly and wet fashion. MetService...
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Asian Agri Distributes Essential Food to Flood Victims in Pangkalan Kerinci District and Langgam District in Riau Province
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025 – Asian Agri, a member of the RGE group of companies, recently provided essential food to help alleviate...
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Weather News – Summer signing out sunny and warm – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 27th February – Monday 3rd March – Summer is ending on a sunny note. South Island to expect rain this weekend and cooler temperatures...
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Farmers welcome Taranaki adverse event declaration
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is pleased the Government has recognised the desperate situation of some Taranaki farmers with the declaration of a medium-scale adverse event across the province. “The lack...
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Oregon State University welcomes Thai students to world-class education and research opportunities
Source: Media Outreach OSU President Jayathi Murthy and OSU Foundation CEO Shawn Scoville meet alumni and future students in Bangkok BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2025...
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Weather News – Final Week of Summer ticks all the Summer Boxes – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 24 – Friday 28 February 2025 – Settled weather characterised by light winds, clear skies, warm days, and low amounts of rainfall continues over Aotearoa...
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Northland Regional Council media briefs 24/02/25
Source: Northland Regional Council Mōtatau Students learn to use stream testing kits Northland Regional Council’s Land Management team has supported tamariki of Mōtatau School in their freshwater kaitiaki mahi through an...
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Energy – CCUS announcements move New Zealand toward a lower emission future
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the Government’s announcement on a Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) framework that will enable businesses to benefit from storing carbon underground. CCUS...
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Carbon capture one step closer
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has made key decisions on a Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) framework to enable businesses to benefit from storing carbon underground will support...
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Storm recovery planning underway in Āwhitu
Source: Auckland Council The Pollok Community Hall and Emergency Hub is working with the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office, helping drive recovery planning in the Āwhitu community. This is part of...
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Further night closures planned for SH1 between Johnsonville and Tawa for resurfacing works
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling on State Highway 1 between Johnsonville and Tawa need to prepare for night-time closures from this Sunday, 23 February for resurfacing works. While...
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‘A peaceful, prosperous, democratic Pacific’
Source: New Zealand Government Good Evening Let us begin by acknowledging Professor David Capie and the PIPSA team for convening this important conference over the next few days. Whenever the Pacific...
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Fonterra announces new incentives for farmers to reduce emissions
Source: Fonterra Fonterra has today announced new funding designed to build a stronger Co-operative and continue to grow value for its shareholders through helping farmers reduce on-farm emissions. For...
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Frogs impacted by predators, climate change
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 18 February 2025 An independent panel of experts has assessed all 20 frog species and sub-species found in New Zealand, and one newt. Four species have...
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Shuttering govt entities? Public service boss’s comments welcomed
Source: ACT Party “ACT enthusiastically welcomes a debate on shuttering redundant government entities,” says ACT Public Service spokesperson Todd Stephenson after the Public Service Commissioner raised the prospect publicly. “For...