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Source: Green Party The Green Party has warned that a Green Government will revoke the consents of companies who override environmental protections as part of Fast-Track legislation being passed today. “The industry is on notice: consents granted under this regime that shortcut our democracy, sidestep environmental protections and degrade te taiao will be revoked by … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update shows how the Government is failing to address the massive social and infrastructure deficits our country faces. “Christopher Luxon is choosing to prolong the recession and kneecap productivity through merciless cuts,” says the Green Party Co-Leader and Finance spokesperson, Chlöe Swarbrick. … Read more
Source: Green Party The Government’s announcement today of a 1.5 per cent increase to minimum wage is another blow for workers, with inflation projected to exceed the increase, meaning it’s a real terms pay reduction for many. “This adds insult to injury for our workers who have been under constant attack under this Government,” says … Read more
Source: New Zealand Governor General Manawareka tch mauriora It is such a great privilege for Richard and me to come to Kopinga. Thank you so much for inviting us to be here today – and for taking us to see the rakau momori and for sharing your knowledge with us. I appreciate what this beautiful, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kioranga Nau mai haere mai Welcome everyone to today’s lunch. Thank you for coming. We are so pleased to return some of the wonderful hospitality we have received here. I specifically acknowledge: Her Worship Monique CroonRicki HapiWard KamoPaul Eagle and Toni Gregory-Hunt I understand your police officers, Lucie and Will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kei aku nui kei, aku rahi ngā Māreikura, ngā Whatukura. Nau mai, piki mai, kake mai, i runga i te kaupapa o te ra. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: Tā Pita Sharples, 2024 Icon Award Whakamana Hiranga recipient, and Te Rangimarie … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 01 Jan 2025 Drive, walk or cycle into the south bank of the Ashley Rakahuri River in Rangiora for your choice of two movie screenings: Saturday 18 January, 2pm — Minions: The Rise of Gru The origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council The bug bags provide a short-term habitat for macroinvertebrates, bugs, worms, and snails that may have otherwise drifted past. Dr Issie Barrett from the Waterways Centre and Matt Stanford, Enviroschools Selwyn facilitator, worked with Glentunnel, Hororata, Greendale, Springston, and Leeston Enviroschools to take a baseline water quality assessment at each … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council In recent months, staff have completed a major programme of work to help restore the region’s resilience to flooding after the 2021 flood event. The project focused on more than 400 repair jobs across Central and South Canterbury. This included: rebuilding more than 5km of stopbanks undertaking erosion and scour … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 19 Dec 2024 Check Check boats, trailers and anything else that was in the water, including your dog’s fur and paws if your dog is in the water with you, for any plant material and remove it. Even if the plant appears dry and dead, it may still survive … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Pique your senses in our city centre this Lunar New Year. Midtown’s lanes and squares will be alive with a creative and cultural buzz inspired by Asian traditions and infused with a unique Auckland flavour. From 26 January to 22 February, feel uplifted by the colours, sounds, tastes and beats of Asia, … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Northcote has always suffered from terrible stormwater flooding. It’s located in the historic trajectory of the Awataha Stream and the middle of an overland flow path. As such, after heavy rain, the town centre and surrounding homes have historically been prone to flooding. To address these flooding problems, as well as reconnect … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Emerging Kiwi songstress Cassie Henderson has just found her name in the same sentence as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Six60. Cassie’s song Seconds to Midnight was too good to miss. For the young star, hearing her hit song alongside the biggest songs of the year – and opening and closing the soundtrack … Read more
Source: Auckland Council We invite you to reset your summer with a stroll through our city centre. With ever-changing streetscapes, award-winning spaces, re-imagined laneways and new shared paths, you’ll find it has a fresh outlook on life. Make a day of it and discover what’s new since you were here last. Feel the sea … Read more
Source: Auckland Council The enchanting vocals of Georgia Lines will headline the third of 18 free concerts in this summer’s Music in Parks series. Georgia will be supported by popular artists Fin Rah Zel, Fan Club, and Rumpus Machine in a concert in Auckland’s city centre on Saturday 18 January. Time and place details on … Read more
Source: Auckland Council A popular Muriwai tourist attraction has reopened in time for the summer bird nesting season, allowing visitors once again to view a majestic seabird colony of gannets as they gather at Auckland’s west coast. Following an extended closure due to significant storm damage in early 2023, the Maukatia Gannet Track and … Read more
Source: Auckland Council There’s no doubt that pets bring many Aucklanders a lot of joy. But if you and your family received a new pet recently, there are all kinds of new responsibilities. Whether a cat, a dog or something more exotic, follow this handy how-to guide on responsible pet ownership to help your furry, … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Various community and wellbeing support is available to storm-affected residents, including free help with processing home insurance claims, rates relief, temporary accommodation assistance, and wider financial and mental health support. Storm Recovery Navigation Service We know how much you want to get back on your feet and how overwhelming things can be … Read more
Source: Auckland Council A single male Oriental fruit fly was found on 3 January in a surveillance trap in a suburban back yard in the Papatoetoe/Māngere area. An operation, led by Biosecurity New Zealand which is part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), is now underway in response to the discovery of the fruit … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council, SkyCity and Vector are proud to bring together this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Auckland’s city centre as Aotearoa New Zealand leads the global welcoming in of 2025. Highlights will include a five-minute fireworks display at midnight from the Sky Tower, and those at the Viaduct and multiple other … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (SH2) eastbound lanes between Pāpāmoa and Paengaroa (towards Whakatāne / Rotorua) will be closed between 5.30am and 1pm on Saturday 18 January 2025 for the cycle-leg of the Tauranga Half Triathlon, which is part of the Mount Festival of Multisport. This is the fifth … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency To kick start the New Year, State Highway 5 (SH5) from Oturoa Road west to the South Waikato boundary will be getting a refresh. The 8-week road rebuild will take place 5- 6 days a week from 7am to 6pm beginning Tuesday 14 January. Enabling works are underway this week … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The time it takes to process building determinations has improved significantly over the last year which means fewer delays in homes being built, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “New Zealand has a persistent shortage of houses. Making it easier and quicker for new homes to be built will not … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire restrictions in Hawke’s Bay have been eased on Tuesday following recent wet weather. The fire danger has decreased in the area, with Fire and Emergency New Zealand District Manager Glen Varcoe revoking prohibited and restricted fire seasons in some areas until further notice. The changes are as follows: – … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ As more New Zealanders turn to secondhand markets to tackle rising living costs and contribute to environmental sustainability, Consumer’s guide provides essential tips to navigate the secondhand market with confidence. Recent Consumer data reveals that 87% of New Zealanders have bought secondhand items in the last 6 months, up from 76% just … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is pleased to announce the annual list of New Zealand’s most popular baby names for 2024. “For the second consecutive year, Noah has claimed the top spot for boys with 250 babies sharing the name, while Isla has returned to the most popular girls’ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Acting Detective Inspector Veronica McPherson, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the death of a child which occurred in East Tāmaki on Sunday evening are appealing to the public. A 37-year-old male appeared before the Manukau District Court on Monday morning charged with murder. Police are not seeking … Read more