Whitireia Park is closed as fire Investigated
Whitireia Park is closed to the public until at least Wednesday 17 January as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) continues to bring a fire […]
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Light Keeping by Adrienne Jansen
Reviewed by Karen McMillan Creative writing teacher, novelist and poet Adrienne Jansen releases her sixth novel, Light Keeping, a moving and tender novel that draws […]
Kāpiti opts for sinking lid on pokies
There will be no additional pokie machines added to those already in Kāpiti following the adoption of a sinking lid policy. Kāpiti Coast District Council […]
Nga Manu Nature Reserve – sharing the Love of Nature
Christmas may have passed but the spirit of giving is still alive and well. Ngā Manu Nature Reserve is inviting the community to embrace this […]
Residents encouraged to store emergency water over the holiday period
Storing emergency water over the Christmas and New Year period should be a priority for residents in the Greater Wellington region, says Wellington Region Emergency […]
El Rancho hosts Camp Purple Live 2024
On 9 January, 71 children and teens and 25 young adult volunteers will be arriving at El Rancho in Waikanae for a six-day camp on […]
Horowhenua Taking on the Affordable Housing Challenge
Opinion Piece by Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden Like many regions across Aotearoa, Horowhenua is grappling with a shortage of affordable housing, particularly smaller one- and […]
Horowhenua Council pauses work on fluoridation
Horowhenua District Council (HDC) has paused work on fluoridating the Levin and Ōhau town water supply while it awaits the outcome of a High Court […]
Handling the heat: new wildfire risk management for regional parks
A new, multi-level wildfire risk management system is being rolled out across all regional parks, including Kāpiti’s Queen Elizabeth Park, as Greater Wellington prepares for […]
Te Whare Waitā open
The Waitārere Beach coastline is even more stunning, and safe, with the opening of the new Waitārere Beach Surf Life Saving Community Facility Te Whare […]