Tag: cyclone_gabrielle

• Inspector Caroline Martin Appointed Hawke's Bay Area Commander

  1 Oct 2026 4:20 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Eastern District Police names Inspector Caroline Martin, a Hawke's Bay local and former Police Recovery Manager after Cyclone Gabrielle, as the region's new Area Commander.

  Law EnforcementGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Caroline MartinHawke's Bay Area CommanderNew Zealand PoliceEastern District PoliceNapierHastingsCyclone Gabrielle

• New Zealand Cabinet Agrees 12 Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act

  24 Sep 2026 3:19 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

  Cabinet has agreed 12 targeted amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, giving Māori landowners more control, speeding up Māori Land Court processes and making whenua easier to develop.

  Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAgricultureState Governments Te Ture Whenua Māori ActTama PotakaMāori Land Courtwhenua MāoriMāori DevelopmentNew Zealand GovernmentCyclone Gabrielle

• Hawke's Bay State Highways See Extensive Roadworks, Matariki Pause, and SH38 Reopening

  3 Jul 2026 3:17 p.m. · Source: NZ Transport Agency

  NZTA Hawke's Bay announces roadworks from July 4-17, 2026, including SH38 reopening after Cyclone Gabrielle repairs. Most works will pause for Matariki, with ongoing projects on SH5, SH2, SH50, and SH51.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues NZTAHawke's BayRoadworksTraffic ManagementCyclone GabrielleMatarikiInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency

• Hastings Property Valuations Released Online, Showing Significant Market Shifts

  16 May 2026 8:29 a.m. · Source: Hastings District Council

  Hastings property valuations are now online, showing residential and rural values down, while commercial and industrial properties rose. These changes will influence upcoming rate allocations and the Council's proposed rate increases.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsReal EstateEconomyEnvironment Hastings District CouncilProperty ValuationsRatesQuotable ValueResidential PropertyCommercial PropertyCyclone Gabrielle

• New Zealand Civil Aviation Bill Passes Third Reading, Modernizing Aviation Regulations

  19 Dec 2025 10:52 a.m. · Source: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

  The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand reports the Civil Aviation Bill has passed its third reading, introducing updated regulations and safety measures, including drug testing and drone management, with a 24-month transition period.

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• New Zealand Police Staff Honored with Bravery Awards

  13 Dec 2025 7:36 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Five New Zealand police officers have been awarded the NZ Bravery Medal for their courageous actions in saving lives during dangerous situations, including rescues from floodwaters and a burning building.

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• New Zealand Strengthens Power Line Protection Against Tree Hazards

  30 Apr 2025 10:45 a.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

  Energy Minister Simon Watts announces amendments to regulations protecting power lines from tree damage, enhancing electricity supply security and resilience after events like Cyclone Gabrielle.

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