My AccountDogs pose threat to Tamahunga kiwi
Mon, 3 May 2021
Tamahunga Trapper chair Dave Wilson captures a kiwi for a transmitter change. More than a decade of predator trapping efforts and years of negotiations with...
/EnvironmentA whale of a tale in Hatfields
Fri, 30 Apr 2021
Officers learn to float a two-tonne inflatable whale. Mangawhai’s senior constable Rob Cato digs out a 200kg dolphin. In a national first, northern police were...
/EnvironmentChasing the southern lights
Thu, 29 Apr 2021
The green curtain became brighter and brighter until it occupied most of the field of view. With travel to sunnier places ruled out this winter...
/EnvironmentKDC approves Mangawhai Central plan
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
The private plan change was first publicly notified in April 2020. Developer Viranda Partners is a step closer to achieving its vision for Mangawhai Central...
/EnvironmentNorthern tyres recycled as fuel
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
The Golden Bay Cement plant Old tyres from motorists in the upper North Island will now be used as fuel for the Golden Bay Cement...
/EnvironmentFuel tax changes proposed
Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Proposed changes to the Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) are being consulted on, alongside the draft RLTP. The scheme collects 10 cents per litre (plus GST)...
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