Emergency power shutdown for Bethells Beach and surrounding areas
We wanted to let you know about an emergency power outage in the Bethells Beach area, which is required to fix a broken cross arm. Work is scheduled to take place from 12:10pm today and the expected restoration time is 4:30pm.
Roads affected include:
Wairere Rd, Horsman Rd, Jonkers Rd, Mildon Rd, Caton Rd, Mokoroa Valley Rd.
We advise you to please switch off all sensitive electrical equipment for the duration of this shutdown, and for your own safety, to treat all wiring and sockets as live at all times.
Medical dependency? Please call your health provider or 111.
Our apologies for any inconvenience this emergency work may cause you.
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The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
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New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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