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REMINDER: Keeping State Highway 6 in tip top shape – night closures begin next week

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

Regular users of State Highway 6 between Rai Valley and Hira need to be ready for three weeks of night closures starting next week.

Resurfacing and maintenance work is scheduled for the Whangamoa Saddle from 23 February until 13 March.

During this time State Highway 6 between Hira and Rai Valley will be closed from 8 pm to 5.30 am, Sunday to Thursday nights. No work will be done on Friday and Saturdays.

To take advantage of this closure and reduce disruption on the route, the Pelorus Bridge on State Highway 6 between Havelock and Rai Valley will  also be closed on the night of 23 February from 8 pm until 5.30 am to allow one of its deck panels to be replaced. The bridge will be open for traffic at 12:30 am.

Road crews will be carrying out road resurfacing and other essential maintenance work including

clearing drains, replacing a culvert, completing resilience improvements, and other general works.

All the work has been deliberately timed to happen at night and outside peak summer holiday traffic to ensure it affects as few road users as possible.

Full closures are being used because of narrowness of the road and the equipment being used. It is not feasible or safe for road users or workers to run stop/go traffic management. The closures will allow the work to be completed faster and with lower traffic management costs.

The highway will be opened once per night at 12:30 am to let traffic through. Road users, particularly freight operators are urged to plan carefully to ensure they meet this schedule.

Drivers also need to be aware of other state highway maintenance work planned for the region in February and March, and to check road conditions before they travel.

Other State Highway maintenance works:

  • SH6 Havelock – Nighttime works: Asphalting
    • Tuesday, 11 February to Sunday, 6 March, 7 pm to 7 am. Stop/go with delays of up to 10 minutes.
  • SH6 Pelorus – Day time work: Area Wide Pavement Treatment
    • Monday, 10 February to Tuesday, 11 March, 7 am to 7 pm. Stop/go with delays of up to 10 minutes.

SH6 Whangamoa Saddle – works schedule and location:

  • 23 February to 13 March. Sunday to Thursday nights, 8 pm – 5:30 am.
  • No work will be done on Friday and Saturday nights. The highway will be open, but traffic management and temporary speed limits will apply at work areas.
  • There will be one nightly opening of the road at 12:30 am to allow vehicles through. Drivers must be at the closure points (at the weighbridge in Hira, and on the Rai Valley straight at Rai Engineering & Mechanical) by 12:30 am.
  • Bad weather may see works delayed or extended.
  • There will be other areas of work on our state highways across the top of the South during February. Please plan ahead when travelling.

SH6 Pelorus Bridge – works schedule and location:

  • Sunday 23 February, 8 pm – 5:30 am with one opening of the road at 12:30 am to allow vehicles to cross the bridge.
  • Drivers must be at the closure points at the Pelorus Bridge by 12:30 am.
  • Contractors will return to the site to complete maintenance work on SH6 Pelorus Bridge from 3 March to 6 March, 8 pm – 5:30 am. Expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
  • Bad weather may see works delayed or extended.
  • There will be other areas of work on our state highways across the top of the South during February. Please plan ahead when travelling.

Detour Route:

  • The alternate route for drivers wanting to travel over night between Blenheim and Nelson is via State Highway 63 and St Arnaud.
  • This is a much longer route and will add to travel times.

Works Location:

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Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance – changes to Te Onewa Pā/ Stokes Point Reserve access

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be carrying out maintenance and repairs on Span 1 of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, which is located over Te Onewa Pā/ Stokes Point Reserve.

Work began yesterday (Monday 17 February) and will continue through to January 2026. Works will be carried out Monday to Friday, from 7am to 5.30pm.

Between now and June, contractors will be erecting scaffolding on the centre and eastern side of the Pā, and carrying out work in an enclosed space, which will reduce noise and dust. 

During this time, the public can access Te Onewa Pā/ Stokes Point Reserve using the western entrance. The eastern entrance will be closed. 

In June, contractors will extend the scaffolding over the western side of the Pā and there will be no public access to Te Onewa Pā/ Stokes Point Reserve until January 2026.

NZTA recognises this is part of a popular walking path for the community and thanks everyone for their support and patience while we complete this essential maintenance. 

To view the latest schedule please go to:

Upcoming maintenance(external link)  

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Sport and recreation facilities funding round opens

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Source: Auckland Council

Indoor facilities, courts, changing rooms – these are just a few examples of the essential infrastructure needed to provide an optimal sport and recreation experience for Aucklanders.

The sports organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau who want to develop their facilities can now apply for a slice of $9.5 million funding through Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund (SRFIF).

Councillor Angela Dalton, chair of the council’s Community Committee says the funding will lead to a boost in the number of Aucklanders participating in sport and recreation activities across the region.

“Over the summer, we’ve seen Aucklanders at great facilities all over the region participating in their chosen sports, having fun and connecting – and this will continue with winter sports in the coming months.

“The fund supports the development of sport and recreation facilities that create opportunities for Aucklanders to get active.

Applications for the 2025/2026 Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund open from 18 February 2025 to 18 March 2025.

Kenneth Aiolupotea, General Manager Community Wellbeing welcomes applications to the fund.

“Grassroots sports organisations play an important role in the Tāmaki Makaurau sport and recreation network.

“Sports organisations that need help to finance building or infrastructure work are encouraged to apply through the fund.

“A range of sports organisations, including football, rugby and league, bowls and kartsport received funding through the last

contestable funding round.

Who should apply? 

The SRFIF is a contestable grant and open to non-council organisations for significant facility development. 

It has a focus on communities that are in the greatest need of investment and large-scale community sport facility development projects that can leverage additional investment. 

The guidelines that outline full eligibility and funding priorities are explained here.

Key dates 

The 2025/26 funding round will be open for applications between 18 February 2025 and 18 March 2025.

Funding decisions will be made by the Community Committee in July 2025.

More information on the council’s grants programme that supports Aucklanders’ aspirations for a great city, including the Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund can be found on the Auckland Council website.

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Funeral procession, Counties Manukau

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, Counties Manukau East:

Police are aware of plans for a funeral procession heading through Counties Manukau today.

We will have staff in the area monitoring to ensure the safety of the community and to monitor traffic movement.

Antisocial or unlawful behaviour and driving related offending will not be tolerated and any of this behaviour can expect to be met with enforcement action.

Everyone in the community has the right to be safe and feel safe and we ask you report any unlawful behaviour to Police on 111 if it is happening now or 105 after the fact.

ENDS.

Holly McKay/NZ Police

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Shuttering govt entities? Public service boss’s comments welcomed

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Source: ACT Party

“ACT enthusiastically welcomes a debate on shuttering redundant government entities,” says ACT Public Service spokesperson Todd Stephenson after the Public Service Commissioner raised the prospect publicly.

“For households and businesses in an economic slump, cancelling old subscriptions is a financial no-brainer, and it’s time for the Government to run the ruler over its own redundant commitments.

“For starters, we could close ministries focused on serving specific demographic groups, and instead spend the funding based on need, through the Social Investment Agency.

“We could scrap the Human Rights Commission and instead strengthen the Human Rights Review Tribunal – the body that can actually act on human rights breaches.

“We could abolish the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, and the Climate Change Commission, and just let the emissions trading scheme do its job.

“If we’re serious about growing the economy, we need to shrink the scope of the government, focus on doing the basics well, and return savings to taxpayers. We need to transfer power and resources away from Wellington and back to the firms, farms, and families doing the real work to pull us out of recession.”

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Local boards adopt Emergency Readiness and Response Plans

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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 has empowered 19 local boards across the region to be emergency ready, by developing emergency readiness and response plans.

From Franklin Local Board in the south to Rodney Local Board in the north, 19 of the 21 local boards adopted an Emergency Readiness and Response plan over the last few months of 2024.

Auckland Emergency Management worked with each local board to create a plan to meet each area’s particular needs.

Councillor Sharon Stewart, chair of Auckland Council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Committee says the plans will significantly improve the region’s ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergency events.

“People are the lifeblood of their community, and during an emergency, communities play an invaluable role alongside official agencies in mucking in, helping out, and potentially saving lives.

“The emergency readiness and response plans that span most communities across the region will enhance each area’s emergency preparedness and ability to respond in times of crisis.

“Collectively, the 20 emergency response plans adopted in Tāmaki Makaurau are a major step towards improving the whole region’s emergency preparedness.”

Adam Maggs, General Manager Auckland Emergency Management encourages Aucklanders to become familiar with the plan for their area.

“Each local board area has a unique geographical, social and hazard profile. That’s why we’ve tailored bespoke Emergency Readiness and Response plans to meet the needs of 20 different areas across the region.

“The plans are for everyone whether they live in an urban or a rural part of Auckland, coastal settlement or small township. I encourage every Aucklander to read the plan for their local board area and keep the fact sheets handy.

“These plans aim to foster personal confidence and empowerment by encouraging individuals and communities to take responsibility for their emergency preparedness. It serves as a reliable reference for households, businesses and communities to plan their own readiness activities.”

The plans respond to lessons learned from the devastating Auckland Anniversary weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in early 2023, which highlighted the importance of local preparedness and community support during emergency events.

Each plan identifies the local board area’s top hazards and provides tips on reducing risk, preparing for emergencies, and navigating the recovery process.

Developed through consultation with diverse community and faith-based groups, subject matter experts, and key agencies, the plans are designed to reflect the unique needs for each area.

Printed copies will be available in libraries and community centres.

A digital version of each local board plan is available on the revamped Auckland Emergency Management website, along with other useful information including the new civil defence centre map tool.

The Emergency Response and Readiness plans will undergo regular reviews to ensure they remain current and effective.

This year, Auckland Emergency Management will focus on embedding ER&R plan concepts through community outreach. Community groups will be supported with emergency planning, facilitating workshops for those interested in establishing a Community Emergency Hub. Groups that choose not to establish a hub will still receive resources, presentations, and readiness messaging to help their members prepare for emergencies.

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Inner city spruce up planned for State Highway 1, Wellington CBD

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

State Highway 1, Karo Drive in the Wellington CBD will be getting some much-needed TLC next week.

Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island / Top of the South, say it will be the latest piece of urban State Highway 1 in the capital to feel the benefits of the state highway summer maintenance programme.

“People heading in and out of the city will have seen the work we have done on the urban motorway. The highway route through the city is another well used road, and that is why the northbound lanes of Karo Drive between Taranaki and Victoria Streets are our next priority.”

“Over 25,000 use this stretch of highway daily. The more a road is used, the more important maintaining it is,” Mr Owen says.

Road crews will be on the job on the nights of Sunday, 23 February, and Monday 24 February, between 9 pm and 4:30 am, weather permitting. There will be noise disruption throughout the night, but the noisiest part of the work will be done between 9 pm and 11 pm.

Mr Owen says the timing of the work is carefully chosen.

“Traffic volumes in Wellington’s CBD are at their busiest during the day, which is why we do this sort of work at night when fewer vehicles are on the road. It inconveniences fewer people and makes the job easier, and safer, to complete.”

“We will have to close all the northbound lanes on Sunday night, then run lane closures on Monday night. It means there will be just one night where there will be a full directional closure,” Mr Owen says.

Local road detours will be available for the Sunday night closure, via Taranaki St, Jervois/Waterloo/Aotea Quay to the Aotea Quay Northbound onramp. This will add to travel times and drivers should allow extra time for their journeys.

Mr Owen appreciates state highway roadworks in the city will cause disruption and delays.

We ask drivers to please be patient, follow all traffic management in place, while our contractors work hard to get this job finished.”

Work schedule and Location:

  • Sunday, 23 February. 9 pm to 4:30 am
    • SH1 Karo Drive CLOSED to all northbound traffic between Taranaki  and Victoria Streets
    • Detour available via Taranaki St, Jervois/Waterloo/Aotea Quay to the Aotea Quay Northbound onramp
  • Monday, 24 February. 9 pm to 4:30 am
    • Northbound lane closures, SH1 Karo Drive, between Cuba Street and Willis Street.
    • Victoria Street will be shut at the SH1 intersection
    • Travel delays can be expected
  • These works are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled at short notice.
  • Access will be available for emergency services and affected residents at all times.

More Information:

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New pipes for Auckland City Hospital

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Source: New Zealand Government

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding of more than $14 million to replace the main water supply and ring mains in the main building of Auckland City Hospital.“Addressing the domestic hot water system at the country’s largest hospital, which opened in 2003, is vitally important to ensure reliable water support in Auckland City Hospital and follows recent failures. “The over 20-year-old pipes are in poor condition, and the current design means burst pipes cannot be turned off without also switching off the hot water supply to the whole building.“This system has already failed twice in the past six months, most recently on 26 January 2025, when the entire hot water supply had to be shut off to repair an isolated leak.“Fixing this problem is a priority for me as access to hot water in hospital is a basic necessity for both patients and staff, and the day-to-day running of clinical services.“That’s why I have approved funding to replace the main supply line and ring mains – the first of three stages to replace the existing piping with copper pipes. The first phase of work is expected to take place over 13 months with a carefully planned approach that will minimise disruptions to clinical care.“The Government’s record $16.68 billion in funding for health will help ensure Kiwis have access to timely, quality healthcare in hospitals that have fit-for-purpose infrastructure,” Mr Brown says.

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Sorra.net Announces Results of 2024 Annual Awards, Unveiling Top 10 Beauty Trends

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Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – Sorra.net, a beauty tech startup from Hong Kong Science Park, held its inaugural annual awards at the end of 2024, aiming to identify the most popular beauty products of the year through authentic user reviews.

The theme of Sorra.net’s 2024 Annual Awards was “If you could only choose one, which would you pick…”, covering 10 different skin concerns: hydration, pores, brightening, anti-aging, acne care, soothing, cleansing, dark spot reduction, deep cleansing/exfoliation, and eczema care. In each category, members could vote for the product they believed most effectively addressed the specific skin issue.

To ensure the authenticity and fairness of the results, all participating voters had to be verified users. The final rankings were based on the total number of positive reviews and votes received throughout 2024, reflecting the genuine opinions of a broad consumer base.

The voting event concluded successfully, with Sorra.net receiving a total of 33,807 product reviews and 22,320 verified votes. The top products in each skin concern category are as follows:

Additionally, based on the voting data and product reviews, Sorra.net’s editorial team identified the top 10 beauty trends of 2024, including microneedling, PDRN, peptides, color-correcting concealers, makeup accessories, lip and cheek tints, dewy finishes, beauty devices, tear trough concealers, and aegyo-sal eye makeup.

Jessie Chan, founder of Sorra.net, stated, “Through this event, we hope consumers can better understand which products are truly favored by the community. We also encourage more people to share their experiences, bringing more genuine and valuable information to the beauty community.”

Interested readers can visit Sorra’s 2024 Annual Awards page to view the complete voting results and learn more about various beauty products.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sorrahk/
https://www.facebook.com/sorranet/
https://www.instagram.com/sorra.beauty/
Ecommerce: http://mart.sorra.net/

Hashtag: #Sorra #Beauty

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Brave the Cold: JETOUR T2 Master the Arctic Circle

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Source: Media Outreach

CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – At 70 degrees north latitude in the Arctic Circle, where temperatures plunge to -30°C, the harsh environment provides the ultimate test for vehicle performance. The challenging terrain further intensifies the rigorous test of vehicle features. The Jetour T2 has set a new benchmark for light off-road SUVs with its advanced engineering.

The extreme cold of the Arctic poses a formidable challenge to auto systems, especially when temperatures drop to -30°C. Ensuring steady operation under such conditions is a critical measure of reliability. The JETOUR T2 excelled in these harsh environments, with its showcasing engine reliable operation and rapid startups unaffected by the frigid climate. Key systems, including the power system, electrical system, and thermal circulation system, responded swiftly and operated smoothly, ensuring a seamless driving experience. In extreme cold, the performance of the air conditioning system is particularly crucial. The T2’s air conditioning system effectively heated the cabin, quickly raising the interior temperature to a comfortable level despite the severe conditions, maintaining a warm and cozy environment. Confronting the Arctic’s unforgiving cold, the JETOUR T2 showcased remarkable adaptability.

In the elk test, the icy surface, riddled with potholes and bumps caused by salt and bubbles, created dramatic changes in friction coefficients, making it easy for vehicles to deviate from their intended trajectory. Despite these challenges, the JETOUR T2 maintained exceptional handling performance and stability, thanks to its XWD fully automatic intelligent four-wheel drive system. During driving, if any wheel slips, the system swiftly adjusts, accurately redistributing power to the wheels with traction, ensuring the vehicle continues to move steadily forward. In scenarios where obstacles suddenly appear or the driver executes an emergency maneuver, the 4WD system and differential lock respond instantaneously, optimizing power output and torque distribution. This allows the T2 to maintain stability during high-speed evasive actions, avoiding skidding or losing control. As a result, the T2 achieved outstanding performance even in extreme test conditions, demonstrating remarkable driving stability and control.

In the extreme conditions of the Arctic Circle—characterized by low temperatures, high humidity, and rugged terrain—the JETOUR T2 overcame numerous challenges with its strong power system and XWD technology. It demonstrated reliable driving stability and outstanding off-road capability, excelling in even the harshest environments. This remarkable performance not only highlights the T2’s advanced engineering but also reinforces JETOUR’s confidence and technological strength in its journey toward globalization.

Hashtag: #JETOUR

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