Local tip-offs lead to arrest, Cheviot
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
An off-duty officer in Cheviot has taken a wanted offender off the streets, thanks to tips from vigilant locals.
The...
Public invited to have their say on new Manawatū Gorge route
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is inviting the public to have their say on plans for a new highway to...
Flush Toilet Paper – not Wet Wipes
Source: Whangarei District Council
This page contains a news article asking people not to flush non-biodegradable wet wipes down the toilet, as they can block...
Drought Continues – Whau Valley Dam at 50% capacity
Source: Whangarei District Council
This page contains a news story about the ongoing drought conditions in Whangarei and what is being done to ensure water...
Looping the Loop in Lockdown
Source: Whangarei District Council
This page contains a news story about usage of the Hatea Loop walkway during COVID-19 lock-down.
Updated: 8/04/2020 12:48 p.m.
CCTV footage shows...
New Zealand to provide assistance to Vanuatu following Tropical Cyclone Harold
Source: New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced an initial package of support to help the people and the Government of Vanuatu...
New Zealand trade after the COVID-19 outbreak – 8 April update – Stats NZ...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
New Zealand trade after the COVID-19 outbreak – 8 April update – Media release
8 April 2020
Daily goods trade data between 1 February and...
Rubbish and Recycling – continuing as normal
Source: Whangarei District Council
This page contains a news story about rubbish and recycling collections during the 2020 COVID-19 lock-down and at Easter time.
Updated: 8/04/2020...
E tū members at Fletchers: “We’ll be screwed” – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū members at Fletcher Building Ltd are opening up about how they expect their pay cut to affect them and their...
Explore the ocean from home: videos to transport you
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
We are living through strange and challenging times.
For many people, the ocean is a salve in times of anxiety. From the...
An ecology reading list for self-isolating environmentalists
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
The social isolation response to the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in our lifetimes. Perhaps not since the economic depression of the...
Native plants may hold answers for chronic illnesses like diabetes
Source: University of Waikato
University of Waikato researchers say native plant extracts may hold the answers to treating complications in patients with chronic illnesses such...
