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Police 12:28PM

Large scale training exercise in Northland this weekend

Northland — A controlled training exercise will be conducted in the Bay of Islands and Paihia areas from Friday through to Sunday.

By New Zealand Police
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Energy 4:04AM

Consent granted for 172-hectare Bream Bay solar farm

Northland — Independent hearings commissioners have granted an application by Meridian Energy Limited (MEL) to build a multi-million dollar 172-hectare solar farm across three sites at Marsden Pt, Ruakākā.

By Northland Regional Council
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Environment 9:44AM

New red seaweed found in Northland and Auckland

Northland — A new to mainland New Zealand red seaweed - Asparagopsis taxiformis - has been found at Tamaterau in Whangārei Harbour and at Iris Shoal, Kawau Island.

Northland Regional Councillor Amy Macdonald with the red seaweed she discovered at Tamaterau recently.

By Northland Regional Council
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Trade 10:48AM

Revolve Environmental Unveils Advanced CCTV Drain Inspection Service in Northland

Northland — Whangarei, Northland – Revolve Environmental, a pioneering environmental services company, is proud to announce the launch of its CCTV stormwater and sewer inspection services in Northland.

By Fabric Digital
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Conservation 12:50PM

Underwood Wetland Project Celebrates World Wetlands Day

Northland — A project to rewild a Northland valley in New Zealand, creating a wetland from previously grazed land, has been marked to celebrate World Wetlands Day.

Robert Sowman (GBHT), Andy Garrick (GBHT), David Underwood (landowner who the reserve named under), Andy Tannock (GBHT), F&G CEO Corina Jordan, Rudi Hoetjes (former Northland F&G manager), Mike Lee (former Auckland Regional Councillor.)

By Expert Briefing
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Deaths 5:00AM

Two Fatalities in ATV Rollover Incident

Northland — Two people have died after an ATV-style vehicle they were travelling in rolled into a swimming hole in Peria, New Zealand, on 29 December.

By Expert Briefing
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Environment 5:15AM

Biosecurity New Zealand Seeks Public's Help in Wallaby Death Investigation

Northland — Biosecurity officials in New Zealand are appealing to the public for information after a dead wallaby was found at the side of a highway near Kawakawa on 4 December.

By Expert Briefing
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Environment 11:51AM

$33,250 fine for tyre burning

Northland — A Northland man has been fined more than $33,000 for an incident that saw dozens of large tyres burnt on a property south of Kaiwaka in early January last year.

Firefighters at the scene of the tyre burning incident near Kaiwaka last year.

By Northland Regional Council
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Environment 5:44AM

Keep an eye out for new Manchurian wild rice infestations after flooding

Northland — Northlanders are being asked to keep an eye out for new patches of Manchurian wild rice grass within a formal ‘Eradication Zone’ that covers much of the region amid fears the invasive pest plant could have been spread during recent flooding.

Curtis Harris with Manchurian ricegrass at Tangowahine.

By Northland Regional Council
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Conservation 10:53AM

Collaboration the focus in meeting with new Conservation Minister

Northland — A meeting between new Conservation Minister, Willow-Jean Prime, the Northland Regional Council and the Department of Conservation has highlighted the shared goals that local and central government have for Taitokerau, the council says.

Sue Reed-Thomas, northern North Island Operations Director for DOC, left, NRC chair Tui Shortland, Conservation Minister Honourable Willow-Jean Prime and NRC CEO Jonathan Gibbard at their meeting in Whangarei.

By Northland Regional Council
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Environment 3:51AM

Lake Taharoa vegetation loss investigated

Northland — Investigations are underway into the mysterious loss of most of the submerged vegetation in Lake Taharoa, the largest in the Kai Iwi dune lakes group and Northland’s deepest lake.

By Northland Regional Council
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Police 8:39AM

Abbey Caves: Body located in search

Whangarei — Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Northland District Commander: Searchers working to locate a student missing in Abbey Caves, Whangārei have recovered a body.

By New Zealand Police
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Council 5:30AM

Fictional Tutukaka spill exercises oil spill responders

Northland — Two dozen Northland Regional Council staff have taken part in a practical exercise based around a fictional oil spill from a commercial fishing vessel running aground on a rock in the Tutukaka Harbour.

Drone footage of NRC vessels deploying booms to contain a fictional oil spill off Tutukaka Thursday 27 April

By Northland Regional Council
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Council 9:49AM

Lifejacket library scheme popular

Northland — Organisers estimate about 300 lifejackets have been distributed to communities throughout Northland over the past several years as part of an innovative lifejacket library scheme.

Safety Ambassador Dane Karapu and local kuia Ellen Hardiman of Whangaruru's Tuparehuia Marae Committee with the lifejackets the marae will hold for use by local and visiting boaties.

By Northland Regional Council
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Council 12:08PM

Council unveils cyclone recovery measures

Northland — The Northland Regional Council has revealed a suite of measures in response to Cyclone Gabrielle including a ‘pragmatic’ approach to non-compliance, plans to remove some trees from rivers and freeing up funding to help repair storm-damaged fences.

By Northland Regional Council
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Earthquakes 12:44PM

Northland tsunami siren testing at end of daylight saving

Northland — Northland’s six-monthly tsunami siren test will take place at the end of daylight saving on Sunday, 2 April.

By Northland Regional Council
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Travel 1:43PM

Experience Comfort and Convenience at Top-Rated Motels in Whanganui

Whangarei — Whanganui, a picturesque town on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, is a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors.

By Premium SEO NZ
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Environment 1:58PM

'Wallaby' spotted in Kaipara likely a hare, NRC

Dargaville — A large hare is thought to be behind Northland’s most recent ‘wallaby’ sighting.

By Northland Regional Council
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Tramping 11:05AM

Revamped section of Te Araroa trail opens in Kerikeri

Kerikeri — A picturesque three-kilometre section of the Te Araroa length-of-New Zealand trail at Kerikeri has been upgraded and is now open for all walkers to enjoy.