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Mataura community rallies around library – Gore District Council

The Mataura community is working together on a solution to the disorder problems that have plagued the Mataura Library and Service Centre in recent weeks. Gore District Council Library Manager Emma Sherie took the bold step on Monday (March 25) of reducing opening hours. “Obviously that is not ideal. We want libraries to be places ...

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Wairarapa drought declaration supported by Greater Wellington

Greater Wellington is supporting Agriculture Minister Todd McClay’s decision this morning to declare a drought in the Wairarapa. Minister McClay says the decision to expand the medium-scale adverse event classification to the Wairarapa was due to “dry and difficult conditions, which aren’t expected to improve in the short-term”. The classification unlocks tax relief support and ...

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Crisis at border of South Sudan and Sudan escalating

About 1,000 people a day are fleeing into South Sudan from Sudan after nearly one year of war, arriving in scorching heat and with children in dire need of support, Save the Children said. More than 600,000 people – both refugees and returnees – have crossed the border since last April, arriving into a region ...

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Bluecliffs – Initial options discussed at community meeting

Bluecliffs residents discussed possible options for the future of their coastal community at a meeting in Tuatapere yesterday. The local area is currently in a transition to recovery period following the state of emergency declared by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott on 8 February. This was in response to erosion of land behind private properties ...

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Toxic algae warning for Waikanae River at old State Highway 1

A red alert level warning for toxic algae is in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1, Kāpiti. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria, is harmful to humans and lethal for dogs if ingested. Greater Wellington senior advisor integration and insights Penny Fairbrother says there are widespread detached algal mats that pose a ...

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Council commits to join Local Water Done Well regional korero

Kāpiti Coast District Council has agreed to collaborate with other councils in the Wellington region to explore options for a joint water services delivery plan. Mayor Janet Holborow says working together to explore opportunities to secure a sustainable future for the delivery of three waters services across the Wellington region is a no brainer given ...