Sunny skies, new methods: Tara Iti thrives, New Zealand’s rarest bird
Source: Auckland Council
The tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern – our most endangered bird with fewer than 40 remaining – has celebrated a record-breaking summer...
Sign-posted detour for southbound traffic on Manawatū Bridge (Whirokino) next week
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Roading crews will be at Manawatū Bridge (Whirokino) on State Highway 1 during next week, asphalting the bridge deck.
The daytime work...
Five arrested following city assault
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police camera operators are keeping a keen eye over incidents in central Auckland, no matter the time of day.
Early...
Physicians for Human Rights – 1,336 Attacks on Ukraine’s Health System Since Russia’s Full-Scale...
Source: Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)
At the two-year mark of full-scale war, ongoing hospital bombings and violence against medics cause devastation and warrant prosecutions
February...
Auckland Council initiative to transform golf courses into biodiversity havens
Source: Auckland Council
Imagine a world where golf courses are not just places for sport and recreation, but vibrant hubs for community conservation and well-being.
This...
Banyan Group’s Visionary Eco-Friendly Phuket Residential Community Now Launched for International Sales
Source: Media Outreach
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2024 – A landmark new eco-friendly residential community in Phuket aimed at...
Safer speeds on select locations on Northland and North Auckland state highways
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Following consultation with communities on setting safe and appropriate speed limits, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be changing...
New reef planned for Te Ara Tupua – Ngā Ūranga to Pito-One
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
The ecology of Wellington Harbour is about to get a significant helping hand with a new reef to be built...
Auckland Council adopts consultation document for Long-term Plan
Source: Auckland Council
Tuesday 12 February, the consultation document for Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan (10-year Budget) 2024/34 was adopted by the Budget Committee following lengthy...
Bangkok’s children exposed to toxic air seven out of ten days in 2023 –...
Source: Save The Children
Saathi, the Air Bear. The Air Bear initiative is part of Save the Children’s ‘Generation Hope’ campaign that aims to raise...
Safety boost for Police speed camera operators
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
20 February 2024
WorkSafe has accepted a binding commitment from the New Zealand Police to improve safety for speed camera operators, after...
Energy News – Govt calls for energy sector support at BEC Breakfast
Source: BusinessNZ
The Government plans to fast-track consenting for energy projects, and has asked the sector for public support in 2024.
Minister for energy and transport Simeon...