Tag: community
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Thousands Flock to Reopened Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Library
Thousands of Wellington residents celebrated the reopening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, the city's central library, over the weekend. The beloved library saw a massive turnout as the community gathered to welcome it back. The event marked a…
Politics and GovernmentLocal Government WellingtonTe Matapihi ki te Ao NuiLibraryReopeningCommunityCentral LibraryPublic FacilitiesWellington City Council
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Man Charged with Burglary After Community Tips Lead to Quick Arrest in Feilding
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man in connection with a burglary at the Feilding Library. The incident, believed to have occurred overnight on Sunday, March 1, resulted in an estimated loss of over $20,000 worth of items. Sergeant…
Law EnforcementMedia FeildingBurglaryNew Zealand PoliceCommunityArrestCourtCrime
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Charges Laid in Connection with Rānui BMX Club Arson
Police have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at the Birdwood Road BMX club in Rānui last year. The fire was allegedly started in a rubbish bin leaning against the…
Law EnforcementDisasters ArsonBMX ClubRānuiPoliceCommunityYouth AidCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Napier's First Citizens’ Assembly to Focus on Aquatic Centre Future
Napier City Council has committed to endorsing the recommendations from the city's first Citizens’ Assembly, which will focus on the future of the Napier Aquatic Centre, also known as Onekawa Pools. The council agreed to the actions they will take…
Politics and GovernmentLocal Politics NapierCitizens’ AssemblyNapier Aquatic CentreOnekawa PoolsKirsten WiseLocal GovernmentCommunity
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Mākara Peak Supporters Unite Conservation, Community, and Recreation
Mākara Peak Supporters demonstrate how conservation, community, and recreation can harmoniously coexist. This group is dedicated to ecological restoration through hands-on efforts. Their primary activity involves collecting native seeds, nurturing them into seedlings, and then planting them to rehabilitate degraded…
Politics and GovernmentSportAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues Mākara PeakConservationCommunityRecreationEcological RestorationNative SeedsEcosystemsWellington City Council
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Porirua Launches Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities Programme
Porirua has officially launched the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) work programme, a community-led initiative aimed at addressing the social factors that enable organised crime and support lasting change for families. The launch, held at Te Rauparaha Arena,…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement PoriruaROCCorganised crimeCasey CostelloTe Rūnanga o Toa RangatiramethamphetaminecommunityNew Zealand Police
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Napier Council to Keep Library Open Following Community Feedback
Community says libraries are important and Council listens Napier City Council heard the community and responded, after listening to residents’ views during its Annual Plan hearings held this week. The consultation resulted in 1007 submissions, the highest number in ten…
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