Tag: environment
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Two Climbers Rescued After Three Nights Stranded in Fiordland National Park
Police are commending rescue staff for successfully retrieving two climbers from a steep mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. The climbers were stranded for three nights after their Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated on Wednesday afternoon. Heavy…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island with Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain
Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to make landfall across New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, April 12, 2026, bringing a significant threat of damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal inundation. MetService has issued several Severe Weather Watches and Warnings, including Red…
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State Highway 2 Maintenance Scheduled for April
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2) in the Auckland region. The work is scheduled to take place on various sections of the highway between Sunday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 15,…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island with Severe Weather
New Zealand's North Island is bracing for severe weather as Cyclone Vaianu is expected to make landfall on Sunday, April 12. The cyclone is forecast to bring potentially life-threatening winds, heavy rain, and hazardous coastal conditions across the entire island.…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Northern New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain affecting northern parts of both the North and South Islands. A subtropical low near Cape Reinga is expected to move southwest, reaching the northern South Island early Wednesday. A slow-moving…
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Westland Ranges Heavy Rain Warning Lifted
The Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd (MetService) has lifted its heavy rain warning for the Westland Ranges north of Haast. The warning was in effect due to a slow-moving front that brought heavy rain to the central South Island…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Westland and Canterbury Ranges
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District north of Haast. The warning is in effect for 15 hours, from 9:00 am Saturday, April 4, 2026, to 12:00 am Sunday, April 5, 2026.…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Westland and Canterbury Ranges
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District north of Haast, effective from 11:00pm Friday, April 3, 2026, for 25 hours. The central South Island will be affected by a slow-moving front overnight…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for April
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 20 (SH20) in Auckland next week. The work, scheduled for April 7, 8, and 9, will involve full lane closures and ramp restrictions to ensure safety…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for April 6
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on State Highway 18 (SH18) in Auckland on Monday, April 6. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. Motorists are advised to check the NZTA Journey Planner for…
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Wellington Landfill Holds 'Buried Treasure' of Recyclable Waste
Wellington's Southern Landfill is revealing a significant amount of 'buried treasure' in the form of discarded materials. Recent assessments indicate thousands of tonnes of food, plastics, glass, and household items are being landfilled, representing missed opportunities for consumption, recycling, and…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Westland Ranges
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District, effective from 8:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026, to 2:00 AM Saturday, March 28, 2026. Residents can expect an additional 80 to 120 mm of…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings across New Zealand as a deep sub-tropical low and associated fronts are set to bring significant heavy rain and strong northeast winds over the next few days. This event is described as impactful and…
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Auckland State Highway Maintenance Scheduled
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network. The work will primarily affect State Highway 2 (SH2) between Monument Road and Dimmock Road, and between Monument Road and Heaven Road.…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
New Zealand is set to experience a significant multi-hazard weather event as a deep sub-tropical low and its associated fronts move across the country over the next few days. MetService has issued severe weather warnings, forecasting heavy rain and strong…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale Force Winds
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for parts of northern and central New Zealand as a tropical low is expected to move south into the Tasman Sea. The system is forecast to bring significant rainfall and strengthening easterly winds…
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City Beach Recalls HTI Stretcherz Slammerz Due to Asbestos Risk
City Beach has issued a recall for HTI Stretcherz Slammerz toys, sold between September 9, 2025, and January 10, 2026. The recall is due to concerns that the sand inside the toys may contain asbestos. HTI Toys HK Limited initiated…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Southbound Disruptions
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 network, which will impact southbound traffic between March 15 and March 19. The work, weather dependent, includes ramp closures and lane restrictions across several locations.…
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Wellington's Reuse Initiatives Thriving, Research Shows
New research indicates a strong presence of reuse, repair, and share initiatives in the Wellington region, with over 600 such operations identified. Of these, 456 are directly accessible to residents and businesses within Wellington City. The findings highlight the growing…
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Wellington Water Services Transitioning to Tiaki Wai
Wellington's water services are set to transition to a new regional organization named Tiaki Wai, effective July 1. This move marks a significant change in how water services will be managed across the region. The establishment of Tiaki Wai is…
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Extensive Roadworks and Closures
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay can expect considerable disruptions to state highway networks as extensive roadworks and closures are planned from Saturday, February 28, to Friday, March 6, 2026, and beyond. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has released an…
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Auckland State Highway Maintenance Scheduled for March 1
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network. On Sunday, March 1, State Highway 16 (SH16) at St Lukes Road will undergo maintenance between 9pm and 5am. This work is…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Nightly Disruptions
Essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland will lead to nightly closures and lane restrictions from Monday, March 2, to Thursday, March 5. The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that the work, which is…
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Wellington South Coast Beaches Reopen After Public Health Advice Change
Wellington's south coast beaches have seen a partial lifting of the rāhui, with public health advice changing from midday Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Residents and visitors can now access beaches and swim near the shore in the area stretching from…
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Storm Damage Forces Closure of Wellington Forests
Wellington City Council has announced the temporary closure of its forests following severe damage caused by a recent southerly storm. The storm has resulted in a significant number of trees falling, necessitating a major cleanup effort by council staff and…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on freeski fall, economic woes, and Wellington sewage spill
RNZ is reporting that Kiwi freeski competitor Fin Melville Ives is in a stable condition after a significant fall during the men's freeski halfpipe qualifiers. He was taken off the snow on a stretcher. Separately, RNZ said new spending data…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Network Faces Extensive Roadworks
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay are advised to anticipate considerable disruptions across the state highway network as a series of roadworks are scheduled from Saturday, February 21, to Friday, February 27, 2026, and beyond. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)…
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Wellington Offers Free Green Waste Disposal After Storm
Wellington residents can now dispose of their green waste at the Southern Landfill free of charge for the next seven days. This initiative follows the destructive storm that impacted the region earlier this week. The Wellington City Council is providing…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2) in Auckland from February 22 to February 26, 2026. The work will occur nightly between 9pm and 5am and may impact several sections…
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Wellington City Council Addresses Power Outages Amidst Severe Weather
Wellington City Council is considering measures to support residents affected by ongoing power outages. Approximately 1000 households in the Northern and Western suburbs remain without power following a significant weather event. Metservice has issued a heavy rain and strong wind…