Articles for category: National

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Antarctica inspired art – Napier City Council

Tiny drops of frozen moisture have inspired artist Gabby O’Connor to create a multi-coloured geometric piece, which is giant by comparison. All the Colours, All the Light, has transformed MTG Hawke’s Bay’s foyer into an immersive kaleidoscope, the hanging forms bathing the viewers in beautiful colours. Toni MacKinnon, MTG Art Curator, explains Gabby O’Connor’s artwork ...

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Changes to alcohol licensing fees proposed

Porirua City Council is considering increasing charges for alcohol licensing fees to ensure the costs are covered by those selling alcohol, not ratepayers The Alcohol Fees Bylaw is out for consultation, with submissions invited until 14 April. The updated bylaw will be discussed at Council’s Te Puna Korero on 23 May and adopted on 30 ...

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Climate campaigners address Christchurch City Council

Climate campaigners to council – tourists better to fly than cruise. Tomorrow morning (20th March), between 9 and 10 am, Supporters of Climate Liberation Aotearoa will address Christchurch City Council urging them to add cruise ship emissions to the Christchurch emissions targets so that they are included in the emissions reduction plan. “The cruise ship ...

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30-year strategy adopted to support 200,000 new residents

A strategy outlining how the region needs to be developed to support a population increase the size of Wellington city has today been adopted by the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee (WRLC). The Future Development Strategy (FDS) sets out a plan for housing and infrastructure to achieve the collective vision of providing sustainable growth for a ...

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NZ Post’s free courier service making a difference in the lives of grandparents and grandchildren

With the application closing date fast approaching for NZ Post’s Delivering for Good programme, last year’s People’s Choice winner is seeing a “meaningful difference” the initiative is making within its organisation. NZ Post’s Delivering for Good programme aims to foster stronger, healthier communities around Aotearoa by giving away up to 34,000 free domestic courier services ...

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Changes to Great Walk prices and DOC discount policies

The Department of Conservation is increasing the price of Great Walk facilities. “It has been more than four years since prices were reviewed and upkeep costs have risen significantly since then,” says DOC’s Director of Heritage and Visitors, Cat Wilson. “From 1 July, Great Walk hut and campsite prices will increase by 18% except for ...

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WYAT & Wairoa College Aspiring Leaders Programme returns for 2024

The Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust is delighted to announce the continuation of the WYAT & Wairoa College Aspiring Leaders Programme for the year 2024. In collaboration with Wairoa Young Achievers Trust and Wairoa College, this initiative aims to empower young students with the skills and mindset needed for leadership and personal growth. Denise ...

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MIA welcomes lower RUC rate for PHEVs

The Motor Industry Association (MIA) welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Transport Hon Simeon Brown of a reduced road user charge (RUC) rate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) of $38 per 1,000km, or half the full RUC rate. Pending regulations had proposed that this rate be $53 per 1,000km, or two-thirds the full ...

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Moving forward on the Eastern Busway

Better travel outcomes are on the way for more of East Auckland, with preparation starting for a flyover in Pakūranga. The flyover will be built above Reeves Road, which will be partially closed for the next two years while the work is completed. It follows the re-opening of William Roberts Road last week which has ...