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Young People Take Over Wellington Access Radio For Youth Broadcasting Week 2025
Young people take the spotlight at Wellington Access Radio during our second annual Youth Broadcasting Week, held this year ...
CAMA Urges Government To Recognise Community Access Media As Lifeline Utility In New Emergency Management Laws
The Community Access Media Alliance (CAMA) is calling on the Government to formally recognise the 12 publicly-funded stations ...
Thrive Whanganui And Te Manu Atatu Collaborate On A Pakihi Māori Showcase
Thrive Whanganui, in partnership with Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Network, are excited to announce the return of our Puanga Pakihi Māori Showcase, scheduled to take place on Saturday June 21, 2025 ...
Bridge Street Design Brings The Ebb And Flow Of Whakatū To Life
A revised design for Bridge Street has been released as part of the Bridge to Better project, incorporating changes informed ...
Building On Region’s Hazard Readiness
Scientists agree it is not a matter of if a big earthquake hits, but when. A long or strong earthquake could cause intense shaking across Tairāwhiti, triggering landslides in steep areas, liquefaction ...
Ashburton Bus Debate Goes Round-and-Round
The Ashburton District Council’s submission noted that it is actually 10.3% for rural properties in the district and 17.6% for urban properties. Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan said it was “unexpected, ...
Waimakariri Mayor Weighs Up Fast-track Rules
Mayor Dan Gordon said the Waimakariri District Council now has a better understanding of how the new Fast-track Approvals Act will work. Councillors recently received a briefing from staff to better ...
Kaikōura ‘Reimagines’ Tourism With New Visitor Centre
A state-of-the-art visitor centre is planned for Kaikōura as the town shakes off the traditional i-Site model. Kaikoura Information and Tourism Inc (KITI) is planning to redevelop the former i-Site as ...
Jobs Taskforce Breaks Down Barriers
In a challenging job market, a local youth employment scheme is helping to break down the barriers for young people. Waimakariri Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) co-ordinator Lyn Blair said the ...
Freshwater Management Review Offers Options – Hurunui Mayor
Hurunui’s mayor doesn’t expect too much change in the way freshwater is managed in her district, following a region wide review.
Improvements To Bombay Southbound Off-Ramp Gets Underway
"Planned improvements include extending the overall length of the existing off-ramp by approximately 100m at the northern end, where it leaves the motorway, and extending the length of the left turn ...
Two Hotly Debated Issues Focus Of Locals’ Feedback On Council Plan
Ninety-nine Rotorua ratepayers are set to address the council on decisions including sewerage scheme funding and the night ...