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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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Local boards adopt Emergency Readiness and Response Plans
Source: Auckland Council In times of crisis, local communities come together to help each other out, and they play a critical role in emergency responses. That’s why Auckland Emergency Management...
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Free speech failures come home to roost
Source: ACT Party After a rainbow event at Te Atatū Community Centre was stormed and shut down over the weekend, ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling for cross-party commitment to free speech,...
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Events – Over 100 Firefighters Compete at UFBA National Waterway Challenge
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer...
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No one wants to be stuck between a rock and a hard place – Rock scaling works planned for State Highway 65, Higgins Bluff
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Improving the resilience of state highways in the South Island continues, with State Highway 65 at Higgins Bluff near Murchison set for improvements. Contractors will...
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Crucial Penlink detour road repaired and strengthened
Source: Auckland Council Repairs to a major storm-related slip on Duck Creek Road, a crucial access road during the construction of O Mahurangi – Penlink, the new seven-kilometre highway between...
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Northland Regional Council news briefs 17/02/25
Source: Northland Regional Council Coastal Conversations Coastal Conversations events will be held around Whangārei district during Seaweek for coastal communities to discuss coastal issues, ask questions, connect with others, and hear...
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Milestone reached for Takitimu North Link Stage 1 Road of National Significance
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of Takitimu North Link Stage 1, a new four lane expressway connecting Tauranga and Te Puna, has passed the halfway point, which is great news...
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Weather News – A Muggy and Wet Week – humidity is back! – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 17th -Thursday 20th February – ‘Warm and moist’ is the name of the game this week with a swath of tropical air over Aotearoa New...
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First Responders – Lewis Pass Road fire update #6
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters have made good progress consolidating the containment lines around the Lewis Pass Road fireground today and will return tomorrow to continue mopping up remaining...
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First Responders – Lewis Pass Road Fire Update #5
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters are continuing to deal with hotspots on the Lewis Pass Road fireground today, and strengthening the perimeter. Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Commander Dave...
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First Responders – Te Aro apartment block fire extinguished
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters have extinguished a fire on the third floor of a multi-story apartment block in Willis St, Wellington, this afternoon. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander...
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Investigation launched after man critically injured in firearms incident
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are making enquiries after a firearms incident early this morning that has left a man in critical condition. Emergency services were called to...
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First Responders – Lewis Pass Road fire update #4
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters have contained the vegetation fire burning on SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Springs Junction in Canterbury. Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Commander Dave Key...
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First Responders – Lewis Pass Road fire update #3
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews will continue their work on the fire overnight. Assistant Commander Dave Key says Fire and Emergency is still working...
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First Responders – Lewis Pass Road fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still responding to a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road in the Island Hills, Hurunui. Crews were alerted...
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First Responders – Lewis Pass Road fire update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is battling a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon. Crews were alerted to the fire at Island...
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Mana i te Whenua of Rotokākahi to welcome protectors as Police action looms
Source: Mana i te whenua of Rotokākah Mana i te whenua of Rotokākahi have sent out a karanga for willing protectors to join them in their peaceful occupation at Lake...
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First-ever Coca Cola® Drone Show in Hong Kong 600 Drones Present 12 Scenes of Mesmerizing Memories with Coca-Cola over Victoria Harbour – Featuring a Heartfelt Expression of Love by Renowned Celebrity Louis Cheung
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – This year’s Coca‑Cola® Chinese New Year Campaign Grand Finale – “Meet on 2.14: Together, Share...
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unlocks multi-vendor support on OmniVista Network Advisor
Source: Media Outreach ALE expands intelligence beyond its own devices with OmniVista Network Advisor which now integrates with third-party devices. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 –...
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Auckland Council advances flood resilience project in Rānui
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is taking further action to protect homes from flooding with the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsing a major flood resilience project for Clover Drive...
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Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February, until further notice....
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Southern half of Watercare’s $1.6b Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel goes live
Source: Auckland Council Watercare’s Central Interceptor project has passed an historic milestone with the southern half of the 16.2 kilometre tunnel (Blockhouse Bay south to Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant) going...
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Insurance Sector – Insurance industry report into the North Island weather events released
Source: Insurance Council of NZ A report into the insurance industry’s response into New Zealand’s largest ever weather events has set out a number of actions to improve responses to future...
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Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for parts of Hawke’s Bay
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be moving parts of Hawke’s Bay into a restricted fire season from 9am, Friday 14 February, until further notice....
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Northland News – $600,000 of Climate Resilient Communities Funding allocated
Source: Northland Regional Council Twenty-two projects around Te Taitokerau are to share $600,000 of Northland Regional Council funding designed to help build climate resilience. Council Deputy Chair Tui Shortland says during...
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DOC urges public support following incident near tara iti nesting site
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 14 February 2025 DOC staff found a group of youths aged 14 to 16 years camped within the fenced area and using DOC’s rangers’ observation hides....