Sentencing of major port company a reminder of the risks on New Zealand’s ports. Today, Port of Auckland Limited (POAL) was sentenced after pleading guilty to two charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The charges were filed by Maritime NZ after stevedore Pala’amo Kalati was killed by a falling container on … Read more
Watercare shares top tips to make every drop count as we face a dry summer
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The long-awaited summer is finally here, and Watercare is reminding everyone to be mindful of their water use while they’re out making the most of it. After what’s officially been declared the wettest year on record, forecasters are now predicting a dryer-than-normal summer and autumn. Watercare head of production Peter Rogers says: “After the summer … Read more
Waitarere Beach Surf Life Saving Community Facility Te Whare Waita to open on Saturday
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The Waitārere Beach coastline is even more stunning, and safe, with the opening of the new Waitārere Beach Surf Life Saving Community Facility Te Whare Waitā. The community asset will open with a karakia, pōwhiri to welcome guests, and official handing over of the key. This will be followed by a public open day between … Read more
Protecting vulnerable communities – Gisborne District Council
Tairawhiti Emergency Management’s efforts to ensure remote communities are able to survive after a catastrophic event got the gold star of approval today from newly-minted Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell. Mr Mitchell, who has close family ties to Gisborne and was a Police dog handler here for eight years, made his first … Read more
Grab your wheels! New pump track lands in Porirua – Porirua City Council
An exciting new facility for those that love their wheels has opened in Porirua. Located at Aotea Lagoon, this new family friendly pump track makes great use of the space where the old duck pond used to be. The pump track is a loop of mounds and curves providing the ultimate riding experience with perfect … Read more
New EV kicks off Waikato bus network electrification – Waikato Regional Council
From Monday, 4 December, Waikato’s first electric bus takes to the streets of Taupō replacing the current diesel vehicle, which has been a mainstay of the Waikato public bus system for years. The new Taupō Connector will be cleaner, quieter and emission free: a sign of things to come for the rest of the public … Read more