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Press Release – Ignite Wanaka Wnaka and Upper Clutha businesses are set to benefit from a range of educational and networking events launched by Ignite Wnaka Chamber of Commerce today. The Ignite Wnaka board has recently signed off on its events-led strategy, which includes … Wānaka and Upper Clutha businesses are set to benefit from a range of educational and networking events launched by Ignite Wānaka Chamber of Commerce today. The Ignite Wānaka board has recently signed off on its ev...

Ardern announces $2.5 billion to ensure councils are better off from water reforms Newshub 6 hrs ago Replay Video UP NEXT Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a whopping $2.5 billion package to ensure local councils are not only "no worse off", but "better off" from the restructure of water assets.  Last month the Government proposed the establishment of four publicly-owned entities to take responsibility for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to stop average ho...

BOP to benefit from $160m water upgrade A total of $160,619,221 will be allocated throughout the Bay of Plenty. ); } else { // } A $2.5 billion water reform package is expected to support local government and stimulate the local economy. A total of $160,619,221 will be allocated throughout the Bay of Plenty. The Government is today announcing the package to support local government transition through the reforms to New Zealand’s drinking water, wastewater and sto...

“I think this will shift the whole conversation. “It is leading the way on a model that could be extended to other pockets like this around the country that have similar isolation and geography,” Coates said. Hamish McNeilly/Stuff Aurora general manager asset management and planning Glenn Coates says the Wānaka scheme is leading the way for New Zealand. Faced with massive ongoing growth in the Upper Clutha region, the traditional response from Aurora would have been to instal a third ...

Polar blast: Waves of cold weather closing in on NZ Polar blast: Waves of cold weather closing in on NZ Thu, 8 Jul 2021, 12:02PM Frosty temperatures are forecast for parts of the country over the next few days as a polar blast closes in. The chilly conditions come after sub-zero conditions have already been felt in some places early this week. WeatherWatch said the cold change this week is gradually turning more polar and while some areas are yet to feel the cold, it may not...

Cold blast closing in on NZ with surges of polar air, snow expected in the south Newshub 2 hrs ago © Video - Newshub; Image - WeatherWatch Related: Severe conditions now costing insurers more. Another polar blast is closing in on New Zealand, bringing colder air and snowfall with it. Snow showers are expected between Dunedin and Waitati on Thursday afternoon with more expected on Friday afternoon and into the evening, according to MetService. Wind in coastal Dunedin is also expected to pic...

"Despite this cold change, there are lulls where it warms up a little more by a degree or two - which then significantly can lift the snow level in the lower South Island." WeatherWatch said snowfall will continue across Southland and parts of Otago above 400m on Thursday - with flurries to lower levels possible later in the day. Snow isnt expected to fall to sea level. "Generally speaking this is a cold event for Southland and Otago in particular (also Fiordland) with snow flurries on the hill...

Press Release – Central Lakes Trust Central Lakes Trust, whose trustees visited the dilapidated Roxburgh pool in late March, last week granted $920,766 towards bringing the new Roxburgh pool to fruition. Grants Manager Mat Begg says, Roxburgh desperately needs a modern, safe swimming … Central Lakes Trust, whose trustees visited the dilapidated Roxburgh pool in late March, last week granted $920,766 towards bringing the new Roxburgh pool to fruition. Grants Manager Mat Begg says, “Roxbur...

The man is expected to appear in the Dunedin District Court this week on a drink-driving charge. Early on Saturday morning a car with six occupants was stopped on George St, and the 18-year-old driver processed for drink-driving. The Clutha teenager recorded a breath alcohol reading of 696mcg, despite the alcohol limit for drivers under 20 being zero, Dinnissen said. On Saturday afternoon police searched a Maclaggan St home, uncovering four unsecured firearms and some cannabis. A 56-year-o...

Wintry system to bring heavy rain, strong winds and snow this week Newshub 4 hrs ago © Video - Newshub; Image - Getty Images Related: Severe weather now costing insurers more. Settled weather will move away from New Zealand this week, bringing rain, strong winds and snow with it. A "wintry system" is passing over the country during the first half of the week - although forecasters dont think it will be as severe as last weeks polar blast. MetService says there will be heavy rain in the wes...