News - May 4, 2011

Water rights request rankles locals

A Watercare application to take the bulk of water from the Sanderson Road bore in Warkworth for the next 35 years has prompted concerns among existing bore users about possible impacts on their water supplies and the community.

Time for talk on turbines is over

Crest Energy, which plans to build NZ’s first tide-driven power station in the Kaipara Harbour, has ruled out the need for any further community consultation.

Wild weather lashes east coast

Strong winds and rain lashed the east coast of Rodney over the weekend, causing some damage to property.

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