Horizons opposes Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
Horizons Regional Council has voted to formally oppose the Principles of The Treaty of Waitangi Bill. At a full council meeting Councillors also voted to […]
Environment
Kapiti hot mic one-liner draws apology
Kāpiti Council’s chief executive Darren Edwards says he has expressed his sincerest apologies for the comments he made during the recent Council meeting held on […]
Birds, Art and Fun for Everyone
Get ready to spread your wings! ‘Kororī, Kororā’ – a vibrant and dynamic celebration of native birds in Aotearoa – has landed at the Māpuna […]
Ngāti Toa – Massive Investment in School Land
Wellington iwi Ngāti Toa has secured over 80 hectares of land in the Hutt Valley, with the purchase of Crown land currently being occupied by […]
New Year Honour for Whitby’s Graeme Blick
Whitby resident Graeme Blick has been awarded the prestigious CNZM (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in the New Year’s Honours List for […]
‘Deeply Disturbing’ Vandalism of Pou Whenua Along Abel Tasman Coast Track
The vandalism of several pou whenua along the Abel Tasman Coast Track has caused outrage among the local community, prompting an investigation by the Department […]
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Near Vanuatu: No Tsunami Risk for Porirua
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following a magnitude 7.3 earthquake near Vanuatu at 2:47 […]
Porirua Residents Startled by Early Morning Tremor
Residents in Porirua were startled awake this Sunday morning as a shallow earthquake struck the region. The magnitude 3.9 quake, recorded at 6:33 a.m., occurred […]
Porirua City Drives Sustainability with Electric Vehicles
Porirua City Council has taken a significant step towards reducing costs and emissions by integrating nine electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet. Introduced in early […]
Council Lays Down New Rules for Chickens, Cats, Bees and Beyond
Proposed updates to Porirua’s Keeping of Animals Bylaw could bring significant changes for residents with cats, bees, chickens, or other animals. The Porirua City Council […]