Manawatu-Whanganui News

Manawatu-Whanganui — National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has opposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s plan to toll the 11.5km Manawatū Tararua Highway, saying the proposal doesn’t stack up and comes far too late in the project.

By Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
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Manawatu-Whanganui — The announcement to potentially toll our replacement road Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway was a bolt out of the blue for many with the proposed tolls amongst the highest in the country, with $4.30 per trip for a light vehicle and $8.60 for a heavy vehicle.

By Tararua District Council
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Dannevirke — The change in 3 Waters to Local Water Done Well has meant changes to our long term planning, but also allowed us to prepare extensive data on the condition of all our water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

By Tararua District Council
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Dannevirke — The Tararua District Council is proceeding with the installation of a water fluoridation plant in Dannevirke, as directed by the Ministry of Health, with the capital works costs fully funded by the Ministry.

By Expert Briefing
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Palmerston North — Palmerston North Police are appealing for information following a suspicious car fire which saw a vehicle engulfed in flames on the side of the road.

By Expert Briefing
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Whanganui — Mention to Animal Justice Party (AJP) candidate Sandra Kyle that the United Nations defines old age as 60 and above you'll probably get a wink and the reply "Don't they mean 80!?" One of the oldest candidates standing this election, Whanganui candidate Kyle, 74, is happy to do it for the Party she believes in.

By Animal Justice Party
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Palmerston North — An independent fast-track consenting panel has granted resource consent, with conditions, for a project to redevelop and expand Te Rere Hau wind farm on the Tararua Range, east of Palmerston North.

By Environmental Protection Authority
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Feilding — To be attributed to Superintendent Scott Fraser, Central District Commander:  A man has died after being shot by Police at a house in Feilding last night.

By New Zealand Police
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Levin — Police acknowledge the IPCA report into an officer's arrest of Peter Tuhi, who subsequently died from his injuries, in Levin in December 2021.

By New Zealand Police
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Palmerston North — On Friday at Manawatu Raceway, 'Have A Yak' was euthanised after falling and suffering a compound fracture.

By SAFE For Animals
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Whanganui — There may come a time when you will need to travel for work.

By Premium SEO NZ
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Whanganui — Wanganui city has long been renowned for its wealth of cultural and historical treasures, as well as its stunning riverfront setting.  Wanganui was one of New Zealand's most successful Mori settlements throughout the 1800s due to fertile soils, a moderate climate, and an abundance of fresh water.

By Premium SEO NZ
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Whanganui — After being told that the Earthquake Commission was focused on settling Mark and Nichola Goodier's more than three years after a landslip badly damaged their house, the exhausted couple heads to court on Monday.

By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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Manawatu-Whanganui — Yes, with over 854,000 bee hives registered in New Zealand as at September 2020, there are still more people interested in buying bee hives.

By Canaan Honey
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Palmerston North — Theft from vehicles is the fourth most common crime committed by Kiwis.

By Manawatu Autoglass & Glazing
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Manawatu-Whanganui — This investigative article about the Horowhenua district is from journalist Veronica Harrod.

By Pam Vernon
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Foxton — Water is available around your home, since soil has inclination to hold water and moisture.

By Percy Jack
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Manawatu-Whanganui — Staying aware of a changing can lead many individuals to fall into normal and straightforward classes.

By Marshall Jake
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Pahiatua — A shortage of volunteers is threatening the future of Pahiatua's GirlGuiding community, with not enough leaders signing on to help out.

By GirlGuiding NZ
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Palmerston North — A Palmerston North optometrist is warning that recent studies show blue light emitted from smartphones, tablets, and computers could be putting users at risk of early onset Macular Degeneration.

By Impact PR: Fleur Revell
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Manawatu-Whanganui — As part of Kiwi Income Property Trust’s #WinYourWish Christmas campaign, The Plaza in Palmerston North was able to unite a couple of lovebirds in an in-centre proposal, captured and witnessed by shoppers and well-wishers.

By Alexander Communications
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Manawatu-Whanganui — If you were to be granted just one wish this Christmas, what would it be?...

By Alexander Communications
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