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Serious Crash, Waimauku

Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 7:33 am |New Zealand Police

Motorists travelling through the area are advised to expect delays this morning.More >>

Legal Bid To Halt Sewerage Pipe Works Fails In Environment Court

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:47 pm |Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

The decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.More >>

A Fresh Start For Māngere Town Centre: New Seats, New Stage, Same Heart

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:45 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board chair Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich acknowledged the jointeffort behind the upgrades, from Hau and Dolan to the local board and town centrestaff.More >>

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Petition For Southern Sealing Proves Too Ambitious

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:43 pm |Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Deputy mayor Tom Campbell began discussion by saying it was the wrong year to considerthe task from a financial perspective.More >>

Ngāti Hāua Sets Sights On New Era Of Self-Determination And Change

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:41 pm |Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

In his address to the iwi, Graham “Tinka” Bell urged the new post-settlementgovernance entity Te Whiringa Kākaho not to touch the redress quantum.More >>

Eyes On Wairarapa Council Amalgamation – Again

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:37 pm |Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Previous amalgamation bids have failed in Wairarapa.More >>

Carterton Eyes Events Centre Rebrand

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:36 pm |Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The proposed rebrand now comes at a time when neighbouring Masterton has plannedto build a new town hall, pending the demolition of its earthquake-prone one.More >>

Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise Prioritises Stability, Cost-saving

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:34 pm |Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Wise said if she was elected for her a third term in the October elections, her focuswould be providing stability for the community.More >>

Masterton Rates Hike, Library Progress Detailed In Report

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:26 pm |Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Key variations from Year 2 of the Long-Term Plan included a steep 19% rise to deliverthe council’s roading programme due to decreased Government subsidies and increasedcosts for roading work.More >>

Auckland Council Fast-tracks Overbridge Project To Improve Rail Safety And Mobility

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:19 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Mayor Wayne Brown says the project is important for the community. “One of my keypolicies is to get Auckland moving, and this is one initiative that will deliveron this,” Brown says.More >>

Gisborne Wastewater Upgrade Stalled By Filter Issues

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:03 pm |Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

The council is a year behind schedule but actively working on filter solutions.More >>

Man Arrested Following Incident In Epuni, Lower Hutt

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:01 pm |New Zealand Police

A 49-year-old man is due to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court tomorrow, facingthree charges of aggravated assault, a charge of indecent assault and failed to stopfor Police.More >>

Registrations Open For NZ's Pacific Access Category And Samoa Quota Visas

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:26 pm |RNZ

Up to 1650 Samoan citizens, 250 Tongan, 250 Fijian, 75 Kiribati, and 75 Tuvaluancitizens may be granted residence this year.More >>

Government Commits To Health And Safety Law Reform In Win For Outdoor Recreation Access

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:03 pm |Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust

“This is a huge step forward for outdoor recreation in Aotearoa,” said EdwinSheppard, ACAT’s General Manager.More >>

Update: Police Investigating Roseneath Deaths

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 7:13 pm |New Zealand Police

The Roseneath community can expect to see a continued Police presence in the areawhile enquiries continue.More >>

Oxford Terrace, Epuni Closed - Wellington

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 7:11 pm |New Zealand Police

There is no ongoing threat to public safety.More >>

Recreational Hunters Welcome Health And Safety Law Reform Announcement To Enable Recreation

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 6:03 pm |New Zealand Deerstalkers Association

NZDA Chief Executive Officer Gwyn Thurlow praised the reform, stating, “The recreationalsector has pushed for this fix since HSWA started stifling access. For too long,vague rules and landowner fears have shut gates—today restores common sense.”More >>

Tasman Dry Weather Task Force Update

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 5:58 pm |Tasman District Council

Stage 2 restrictions will remain in place for Moutere Deep - Eastern and CoastalGroundwater Zones as these interconnected areas are still showing low groundwaterlevels, despite some improvement in the Eastern Zone.More >>

Jordan Williams' Departure From The Taxpayers' Union

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 4:11 pm |New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

Taxpayers' Union Co-founder David Farrar says, "As New Zealand’s main voice forfiscal responsibility, I am confident that the Taxpayers' Union will continue tothrive under new leadership. I wish Jordan all the very best in his new role."More >>

Name Release: Fatal Plane Crash, Lake Hawea

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 3:43 pm |New Zealand Police

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a plane crash nearLake Hawea on 29 March. He was Ivan Peter Van de Water, 65, of Wanaka. Police extendtheir condolences to his family at this difficult time. His death has been referred ...More >>

Immediate Action Needed To Address Worsening Poverty And Crime In Te Whare Tapu O Ngāpuhi

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 3:41 pm |Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi

In light of recent national political challenges and funding/ job cuts, the focushas shifted away from the critical issues that are affecting everyday whānau rightnow. As the situation escalates, immediate government intervention is necessary.More >>

Name Release: Fatal Plane Crash, Lake Hawea

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 3:40 pm |New Zealand Police

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a plane crash nearLake Hawea on 29 March.More >>

E Tū Wastewater Workers To Strike As Christchurch City Council Digs In Over Fair Treatment

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 3:18 pm |E Tu

At the heart of the dispute is a longstanding provision that ensures lab techniciansand maintenance workers at the wastewater treatment plant receive the same termsand conditions as other Council workers.More >>

Water Security In The Pipeline For Dargaville

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 3:07 pm |Kaipara District Council

Dargaville’s town water supply is reliant on the Kaihu river flow levels and isvulnerable to water restrictions and shortages during periods of prolonged drought.The township, along with Baylys Beach is currently under Level 4 restrictions.More >>

'La Niña Weakens With Chance Of More Rain In New Zealand's North And East' NIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook April-June 2025

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:32 pm |NIWA

The outlook notes that areas with low soil moisture and river flows need consistentrainfall to reverse the effects of dryness and drought, with below-normal river flowsmost likely in the north and west of the North Island.More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Wellington Motorway

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:27 pm |New Zealand Police

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on the WellingtonMotorway on Saturday 22 March.More >>

One Pass, 10 Ski Resorts: NZSki Launches New Era Of Flexibility For Skiers

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:25 pm |Ski Area Association

The 10 ski resorts include Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt, Snowplanet, Turoa,Whakapapa, Porters, Roundhill, Mt Dobson, and Ohau ski areas.More >>

Former Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Fraudulently Claiming Almost $375,000 From Government-funded Legal Support Scheme

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:20 pm |Serious Fraud Office

Appearing in Tauranga District Court today, Paulette Main admitted to one representativecharge of obtaining by deception and one representative charge of obstructing theSFO’s investigation. Ms Main has indicated she will apply for a discharge without ...More >>

Local Groups Encouraged To Apply For Funding Through QLDC Community Fund

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 1:50 pm |Queenstown Lakes District Council

QLDC Community Partnerships Manager Marie Day encourages eligible groups to applyfor one year of operational or project funding.More >>

Police Catch Up With Wanted Man

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 1:15 pm |New Zealand Police

Acting Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Tim Williams, saysthe vehicle then fled at high speed.More >>

Consultation Begins On Regulated Farm Plastics Scheme

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 1:06 pm |Agrecovery Foundation

Agrecovery currently runs voluntary recycling programmes for many of these materials,but regulation will enable the network to grow and offer more reliable access tofree drop-off services across the country.More >>

Director-General Of Health Appointed

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:49 pm |Public Service Commission

The Director-General of Health leads the ministry, administers a complex set of regulatoryfunctions and oversees a public health budget of more than $29 billion.More >>

Fire At Whakatipu Recycling Centre: Responsible Battery Disposal Matters

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:12 pm |Queenstown Lakes District Council

The 2023/2024 Solid Waste Analysis for Queenstown Lakes District shows hazardouswaste in kerbside collections has more than doubled since 2019. Lithium-ion batteriesand vapes (e-cigarettes) are of particular concern, as they are highly flammable ...More >>

$500,000 Fund To Fuel Major Events Now Open

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:07 pm |Hamilton City Council

The Event Sponsorship Fund is open to events in Hamilton that are new with long-termpotential, are existing major events, or are a significant one-off event with positivecity and business benefits.More >>

Nick Fisher Appointed As The New Chair Of Meet The Need

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:02 pm |Meet The Need

Nick takes over from Julia Jones, a founding board member of Meet the Need, has proudlyserved as Chair for the past four years, who is stepping into a new role as GeneralManager of Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT).More >>

Kids’ Fun In Porirua These Holidays

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:47 am |Porirua City Council

If you’re of a mind to be active, why not give Porirua Grand Traverse a nudge?In its 20th year, the event, on Sunday 6 April (yes, slightly before the holidays)has something for the serious multisporters to a fun run/walk to do with friends ...More >>

PETA Billboard Blitz Targets Sheep Abuse On Wool Farms Across The Country

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:40 am |PETA Asia Pacific

Billboard at Auckland (Photo/Supplied) Following an investigation from PETA Asiarevealing pervasive cruelty at more than 30 wool operations —including 11 thatare ZQ-certified— PETA is erecting a sky-high message in Wellington ( Lambton Square) ...More >>

Making It Easier To Invest In New Zealand – Active Investor Plus

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:21 am |New Zealand Immigration

Investors can choose to commit either a minimum investment amount of $5 million forGrowth category investors (with a 3-year investment term) or $10 million for Balancedcategory investors (with a 5-year investment term) across a wider range of acceptable ...More >>

QLDC Events Funding Round Opens For Applications

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:15 am |Queenstown Lakes District Council

Last year 20 events received funding including Wānaka A&P Show, Arrowtown AutumnFestival, Queenstown Multicultural Festival, Wānaka Festival of Colour, QueenstownMarathon, Wao Summit, and a wide range of large and small events.More >>

Fatal Crash, Sheffield - Canterbury

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:13 am |New Zealand Police

Diversions remain in place while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.More >>

Pātaka Opens Vibrant New Season

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:12 am |Porirua City Council

The exhibition brings together more than 50 works made in the 1980s - and drawn fromthe Arts House Trust Collection - and highlights what concerns were prominent forartists in that decade.More >>

Bothamley Park Wastewater Pipes Upgrade Completed

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 10:36 am |Porirua City Council

Te Rā Nui Project Director Will Pennington says the new pipes are longer lastingand double the size of the old pipes (almost a metre wide) and have been designedto support current and future generations.More >>

Police Investigating Roseneath Deaths

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 10:26 am |New Zealand Police

About 10pm last night, Police received a request for a welfare check for a concernedfamily member who had not heard from their loved ones.More >>

America’s Cup Update

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:22 am |Tataki Auckland Unlimited

Auckland’s bid was contingent on a three-way funding partnership between AucklandCouncil, central government and the private sector. MBIE has informed TAU that thegovernment is unable provide the funds required and on that basis the bid cannot ...More >>

New 75,000-Seat National Stadium Confirmed For Rotorua's Lakefront

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:04 am |RotoruaNZ

Construction of the stadium will begin in early 2026 and is expected to take approximatelytwo years to complete. The expected total cost is $4 billion with no rate-payer fundingrequired, utilising a fund-raising strategy (sausage sizzles, etc.) to follow.More >>

Major Transport Projects Hitting The Mark

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:43 am |Tauranga City Council

Planning for the Fifteenth Avenue to Welcome Bay project is full steam ahead followingthe NZTA decision in February to co-fund the next stage. The next step is to confirmthe structural capacity of the Hairini Bridge.More >>

Nelson City Council Proposes New Responsible Camping Bylaw

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:22 am |Nelson City Council

The proposed new bylaw, which replaces the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017, would regulate freedom camping in Nelson City. It takes into account a 2022 evaluation of the Nelson City Council Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017 and changes to the Government’s freedom camping legislation and regulations.More >>

Serious Crash, SH73, Sheffield

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:08 am |New Zealand Police

Diversions will be in place for some time and members of the public are asked toavoid the area.More >>

Hospo Workers To Rally: Poverty Is No Joke

Monday, 31 March 2025, 10:31 pm |Unite Union

Hospitality and other workers will gather at 5 events across Aotearoa to call onthe Government and employers to take real action on poverty by making a serious increaseto wages.More >>

New Zealand Living Wage For 2025/26 Is $28.95 Per Hour

Monday, 31 March 2025, 9:38 pm |Living Wage Aotearoa

Effective from 1 September 2025, employees and contracted workers of accredited LivingWage Employers will earn at least $5.45 per hour more than the minimum wage.More >>

Petition To Stop The Public Transport Fare Hikes Signed By 5,000

Monday, 31 March 2025, 9:05 pm |Free Fares NZ

Free Fares NZ spokesperson Mika Hervel says, “Aotearoa New Zealand should be aplace where everyone can afford public transport. It is deeply troubling that inthe middle of a cost of living crisis and a climate crisis, this government is trying ...More >>