Nelson’s Mission to Seafarers held an opening ceremony for the new Seafarers Centre at Port Nelson. The Centre is designed to provide a safe haven for seafarers visiting Port Nelson, who can seek support for advocacy, currency exchange, and wellbeing. The opening ceremony was attended by committee members of the Port Nelson Welfare Committee, including ...
Clutha District Council has taken immediate action to address drinking water detailed in a Compliance Order served by Taumata Arowai for the Milton drinking water supply. Taumata Arowai served the compliance order on Friday 24 November following the regulator’s review of Milton’s drinking water safety plan (DWSP). Clutha District Council Chief Executive Steve Hill said ...
Greater Wellington’s line-up of summer events celebrates the natural splendor of our regional parks, with exciting activities designed to create whanaungatanga and lasting memories with friends and whānau. Events kick off mid-December and run through to March 2024. From terrific treasure hunts and guided walks in ancient forests to snorkeling our unique coastline, the series ...
A new demand-responsive pricing model for parking is being proposed for central Hamilton from 1 January 2025 after a majority of Council voted on Wednesday to include it for consultation in its draft 2024-2034 Long-Term budget. If the new demand-responsive pricing model gets approved for the final Long-Term Plan, it would replace the current two-hour ...
Porirua City Council has approved the Proposed District Plan for Porirua, which will play an influential role in how the city develops in coming years. The Proposed Porirua District Plan (PDP) will replace Council’s existing district plan, which became operative in 1999. At the full Council meeting on 30 November, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker acknowledged ...
Beaming with smiles and dressed in bright orange costumes, more than 800 students from 28 schools have hit the streets of Mount Maunganui sharing important messages about road safety and active travel. Anna Somerville: Tauranga City Council Transport Network Safety & Sustainability Manager says the annual Road Safe Orange Walk is all about celebrating primary ...
Following a blessing by Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki at Haruatai Park’s playground this morning, Kāpiti Coast District Council unveiled non-speaking and Te Reo Māori communication boards as part of an ongoing process to make local playgrounds accessible for all abilities. Council’s Play Projects Coordinator Cat Wylde says the purpose of the boards is to support ...
Hutt City Council and Upper Hutt City Council collaborate for the second year to proudly launch their summer reading challenge: The Little Read, The Big Read and The Even Bigger Read for tamariki ages 0 to 18. This initiative encourages literacy and a love for reading among our tamariki and rangatahi. The Big Read will ...
“E ngā reo, e ngā mana, ngā mihi maioha atu ki a koutou katoa. Tēna koutou.” Bay of Plenty residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy the beauty of Te Rere o Ōmanawa/ Ōmanawa Falls this summer after the newly-enhanced site opens this weekend. Whether you’re looking to learn about the area’s rich ...
Internationally acclaimed New Zealand artist Simon Denny continues his work on the frontiers of technology with a powerful new installation referencing the space industry. Opening Saturday 2 December at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Optimism 2023 explores the popular fascination with space, including the technology and companies that might fuel a future in which ...