Northland News – Warmer, drier, windier summer for Northland
Source: Northland Regional Council
Locals and visitors to the region are being advised summer in Northland looks set to be warmer, drier and windier than normal...
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...
WorkSafe 2023 organisation change – final decisions
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
2 November 2023
WorkSafe New Zealand has made decisions in relation to its organisational change which was announced on 21 September 2023....
Business News – Polestar Powers Destination Queenstown
Source: Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (25 July 2023). Polestar New Zealand and Destination Queenstown are partnering to promote the decarbonisation of tourism in the...
Culture News – 1,000 incense sticks and 1,000 chimes: new art at Te Papa
Source: Te Papa
Recently-acquired works by New Zealand artists Dane Mitchell and Kate Newby will be shown side-by-side in Toi Art at Te Papa.
Opening 9...
Changes ahead for Papakura accident blackspot
Source: Auckland Council
Work is to start soon to improve safety at a Papakura accident blackspot.
Papakura Local Board chair Brent Catchpole says the Takanini School...
Environment News – EPA gives green light for exotic houseplants
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved 12 houseplant species for import and release in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The plants come from humid...
First Responders – Fire and Emergency urges caution after lithium-ion battery explosion in Wellington...
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency is urging people to take care charging lithium-ion batteries after crews were called to an explosion in...
Fire Safety – This Daylight Saving weekend get your smoke alarms sorted
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
This Daylight Saving weekend, Fire and Emergency is reminding everyone to check their smoke alarms are working and in the...
North-bound overnight closures for Ngāruawāhia works
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Surfacing works near the Gordonton Road Interchange at Taupiri will see a north-bound closure and detour for State Highway 1...
Household net worth falls for fourth consecutive quarter – Stats NZ media and information...
Household net worth falls for fourth consecutive quarter – Media release
6 April 2023
Household net worth, the value of all assets owned by households less the...
Infrastructure for a better tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Labour Party
The Chris Hipkins Government is investing in infrastructure today to set New Zealand up for tomorrow.
We know that an investment...
