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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...

Coastguard reflects on a safe, busy summer

As summer draws to a close, Coastguard is reflecting nationally on a season shaped by mixed weather and strong winds, which kept volunteers busy...

New Zealand and India agree on defence co-operation

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive talks in New Delhi yesterday, March 17. Fresh off announcing New Zealand and...

Safety warning issued for start of deer hunting season

With the main deer hunting season – the roar – about to go into full swing, New Zealand’s firearms regulator is reminding hunters everywhere...