Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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Final chance for feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan

Aucklanders are encouraged to place feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026, before the consultation period closes on Friday. Consultation on the plan closes...

Health Minister: Boost for primary care means seeing GP faster

By Simeon Brown, Health Minister and Member of Parliament for Pakuranga The Government is delivering on its commitment to fix New Zealand’s broken healthcare...

Three arrested following Takanini burglaries

Police made three arrests following aggravated burglaries at two Takanini businesses this morning. Just after 1am, an alarm was activated at a business on Great...

Proposal for joint Waikato water services

The Waikato District Council is proposing a new model for managing water services. The proposal involves creating a Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) jointly managed by Waikato...

Angela Fulljames: Tell us your thoughts

By Angela Fulljames, Franklin Local Board Chair  As I mentioned last month public consultation for Auckland’s Annual Plan 2025/2026, is now open and Franklin residents are encouraged...

All hail King Blobfish! Fish of the Year 2025

The annual Fish of the Year 2025 competition came to a dramatic close on March 18, with deep-sea rivals orange roughy and blobfish campaigning...

Herpetologists hop to it: Critical frog conservation project for World Frog Day

As World Frog Day leaps into our calendars on March 20, Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight...

Applications open for WDC Waste Minimisation Fund

Waikato District Council has opened applications for its Waste Minimisation Fund. The purpose of the fund is to inspire and support waste minimisation projects...

Remarkable performances in New Zealand Superbike Championship

The 2025 Star Insure New Zealand Superbike Championship which wrapped up last weekend in Taupo produced a remarkable number of "firsts" – some unlikely...

Total fire bans in place despite recent rainfall

Total fire bans are now in place across Auckland, Coromandel, and most of the Waikato. On Friday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) declared a...