Tag: environment
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Fire Doors Recalled Due to Potential Asbestos Contamination
Firemex has issued a recall for Pyropanel-brand fire-rated doors, citing potential asbestos fibre contamination in the door core. According to WorkSafe, if the fire doors remain intact, the risk of asbestos exposure is negligible. However, WorkSafe clarified that if the…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings, including heavy rain and severe gales, affecting the central and southern North Island, the eastern South Island, and the Chatham Islands. A deep low situated east of the North Island is expected to bring…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across significant portions of New Zealand, effective from Sunday, February 15, 2026. A deepening low east of the North Island is expected to bring substantial rainfall and severe…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a deep low is expected to affect eastern parts of the North Island and upper South Island on Monday and Tuesday. The low, currently forecast to lie east of the North Island…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island and Marlborough
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across parts of the eastern and lower North Island, and Marlborough, beginning Sunday. A significant low is expected to deepen east of the North Island, bringing substantial rainfall…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports on shrinkflation, tech deals and energy costs
Consumer NZ is reporting on a variety of consumer concerns. The organization highlighted seven supermarket products that have reportedly shrunk, a trend they refer to as "shrinkflation." Consumer NZ also noted significant price drops on a robot vacuum and a…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Scheduled for February 2026
Planned roadworks across Hawke's Bay's state highway network are set to cause disruptions for motorists throughout February 2026. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced a series of maintenance and renewal projects, including resealing, bridge repairs, and overpass construction,…
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MetService Warns of Significant Low Affecting Eastern New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook indicating a significant low is expected to affect eastern parts of the North Island and upper South Island starting Sunday, February 15, 2026. The low, located east of the North Island, is forecast…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland throughout February. The work will impact several sections of the motorway, with specific closures and detours in place. From Wednesday, February 18,…
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Gayle Holmes Appointed Deputy Chief Executive at Civil Aviation Authority
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the appointment of Gayle Holmes as its new Deputy Chief Executive, Regulatory Enablement and Response. Holmes will join the CAA's Executive Leadership Team on April 7, 2026. Currently, Holmes serves as General Manager,…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and Tristram Avenue to Undergo Maintenance
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 in Auckland next month. The Auckland Harbour Bridge will experience northbound lane restrictions, including the clip-on lanes, from Sunday, February 15 to…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Winter Olympics, school seismic risks, and sewage issues
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand athletes Lyon Farrell, Rocco Jamieson, and Dane Menzie have qualified for the Winter Olympics Big Air final. The report also states that the government is examining seismic risks at schools, with two tranches of…
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State Highway 16 Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland next month. The work will focus on the section between Woodhill Park Road and McPike Road on Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland on Monday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 10. The work will take place between 10 pm and 5 am, affecting sections from…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for SH20A
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 20A, also known as George Bolt Memorial Drive, in Auckland. The work is scheduled to take place from Monday, February 9, to Wednesday, February 11, between…
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Auckland Motorways to See Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is implementing overnight closures on various Auckland motorways from February 5 to February 13, 2026, to facilitate essential improvements and maintenance. These closures will primarily occur between 9pm and 5am, with some exceptions noted.…
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STIHL Recalls 5L MotoMix Fuel Due to Potential Leaks
STIHL has issued a recall for a limited batch of its 5L MotoMix pre-mixed fuel cans. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect affecting the can itself, which may lead to leaks. The MotoMix product inside the cans is…
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Courtenay Precinct Undergoes Green Transformation
Wellington City Council is overseeing a green transformation in the Courtenay precinct, particularly where Courtenay Place meets Kent and Cambridge Terraces. A revamped centre island is central to this initiative, symbolizing a revival of green spaces in the area. The…
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Wellington City Council Renews E-Scooter and E-Bike Contracts
Wellington City Council has announced the providers for shared e-scooter and e-bike services in the city. Flamingo has been granted a renewed license, while Lime has secured a new license. These contracts will continue to offer shared micromobility options for…
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Extensive Roadworks and Closures
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay between January 23 and February 20, 2026, should anticipate considerable disruptions as a range of roadworks and recovery efforts are scheduled across the region's state highway network. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has issued…
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Wellington Earns Top Climate Leadership Ranking for Fifth Consecutive Year
Wellington has been awarded an 'A' list ranking for its climate action leadership for the fifth year in a row. The city was recognized among global leaders for its efforts in 2025. This marks a continued commitment to environmental stewardship…
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January 29
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) and State Highway 18 (SH18) in Auckland on Thursday, January 29. The work is scheduled to take place overnight, between 10pm and 5am. On…
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SH2 Waiowai Gorge Closure Expected to Last Weeks, Postponing Devil's Elbow Works
The State Highway 2 (SH2) Waiowai Gorge closure, following severe weather and multiple large slips, is expected to last for weeks, not days. This disruption has led to the postponement of planned overnight closures on SH2 at Devil's Elbow in…
Politics and GovernmentWorldTransportationEnvironmentDisasters
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland next month. The work will affect the Silverdale interchange to Oteha Valley Road section on Wednesday, January 21, and the…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Disruptions
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced upcoming planned maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network, scheduled to take place from Sunday, January 18, to Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The work will affect several sections of State Highway 1 (SH1)…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and Northcote Road Face Maintenance Closures
Motorway maintenance work is scheduled for State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland next month, affecting the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Northcote Road. The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the Auckland Harbour Bridge will undergo maintenance from Sunday, January…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Hawke's Bay and Gisborne/Tairawhiti
MetService has issued an Orange Warning for heavy rain expected to affect parts of Hawke's Bay and Gisborne/Tairawhiti over the weekend. A slow-moving front is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain from Saturday morning through to Sunday morning. In…
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Elderly Tramper Rescued After Getting Lost in Coromandel Bush
An 80-year-old man, inadequately dressed and with limited supplies, was rescued last night after becoming lost while tramping in the Kauaeranga Valley near Thames. The man, wearing only shorts and a singlet, had collapsed on the trail after running out…
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Search Called Off for Missing Climbers on Aoraki/Mount Cook
The search for two climbers missing on Aoraki/Mount Cook has been called off after search teams found evidence suggesting they were caught in a large ice avalanche. Authorities believe the climbers are deceased. The men began their ascent on Friday,…
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Wellington City Council Reconsiders Demolition of City to Sea Bridge
Wellington City Council’s Te Hoe Matua | City Strategy and Delivery Committee has reversed its prior decision to demolish the City to Sea bridge, choosing to review further options in February 2026. Councillor Nureddin Abdurahman, Committee Chair, stated that recent…
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