Kāpiti stormwater network holding up well, monitoring continues
Kāpiti Coast District Council is continuing to keep a close eye on the complex weather system passing through the Wellington region. Duty Controller Richard Hopkins […]
Environment
State of emergency declared for the Wellington region
A state of emergency has been declared for the Wellington region to support the response to ongoing severe weather, flooding and infrastructure impacts. The declaration was made […]
Protecting native species from introduced predators in Project Kaka (Tararua Range)
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Department of Conservation (DOC) is going to control rats, possums and stoats over approx. 31,333 ha. This is scheduled for the first […]
April 10 – Wahine Day remembered
The sinking of the Lyttelton–Wellington ferry Wahine on 10 April 1968 was New Zealand’s worst modern maritime disaster. Fifty-one people lost their lives that day, […]
Greater Wellington urges Government to support public transport during fuel crisis
Greater Wellington is calling on the Government to support Public Transport Authorities facing sharp increases in diesel prices, warning that without intervention passengers could face […]
Green Party selects Asher Wilson-Goldman as candidate for Kapiti
The Green Party has selected Waikanae resident Asher Wilson-Goldman as their candidate for the new Kāpiti electorate at this year’s general election. “I can’t wait […]
North Island Spearfishing Champs returns to Kāpiti
Fresh fish, fast bids and a heart-filled community cause. That’s the mix organisers are promising when the North Island Spearfishing Championships returns to the Kāpiti […]
Water search and rescue underway, Palmerston North
A water search and rescue operation is currently underway in Palmerston North. At around 11.20pm last night, Police were called with a report that various […]
Fish & Game – issues with new Resource Management laws
Fish & Game New Zealand is working on behalf of anglers and game bird hunters to secure changes to protect fishing and hunting, now and […]
Names released – helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area
Police have released the names of the two people who died in the helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill on 28 January. They were Cole Christopher […]