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New Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.
Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict… View moreNew Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.
Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict the flow of goods and services between our countries, and closer cooperation on progressive trade issues, including environmental protections.
To make your voice heard, just answer our quick poll question and share your thoughts.
Is there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.
We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of … View moreIs there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.
We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of unique letterboxes you come across these holidays and you’re in the draw to win one of four $500 prizes including a $250 Prezzy® card and $250 Resene voucher. Plus the owner of the winning letterbox wins the same prize!
Explore the entries and share a Lovely Letterbox now.
A road trip is a quintessential part of the Christmas holidays. As you head out this summer to enjoy your holiday with family and friends, appreciate some of the work Waikato Regional Council is supporting to keep our environment healthy and communities thriving.
We share some of these … View moreA road trip is a quintessential part of the Christmas holidays. As you head out this summer to enjoy your holiday with family and friends, appreciate some of the work Waikato Regional Council is supporting to keep our environment healthy and communities thriving.
We share some of these activities with you in Waikato Unwrapped, our summer road trip.
Helping our native wildlife, keeping people safe on the water and easing traffic congestion are just a few of the things going on to make the Waikato a great place to live and visit.
Join in celebrating the lead-up to Christmas at 7pm this Sunday, December 16, with the Pukekohe Anglican Church and the Franklin Community Choir at the Nine Lessons and Carols service. All are welcome at this traditional service, which will be at St Andrew's Church, on the corner of Queen St … View moreJoin in celebrating the lead-up to Christmas at 7pm this Sunday, December 16, with the Pukekohe Anglican Church and the Franklin Community Choir at the Nine Lessons and Carols service. All are welcome at this traditional service, which will be at St Andrew's Church, on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe.
Fuchsia fever will take over Franklin when the 20th annual Franklin Fuchsia Show hits Waiuku, south …
The combination of another warm humid day and light winds are expected to produce thunderstorms about many parts of the North Island this afternoon and evening.
Between about 1pm and 9pm today, a few of the thunderstorms could be severe about inland North Island areas from Northland to … View moreThe combination of another warm humid day and light winds are expected to produce thunderstorms about many parts of the North Island this afternoon and evening.
Between about 1pm and 9pm today, a few of the thunderstorms could be severe about inland North Island areas from Northland to Whanganui, Taihape and Hawkes Bay (including Auckland), and also affecting coastal parts of Gisborne and Hawkes Bay.
These thunderstorms are expected to produce localised downpours of 25-40 mm/hr (or more), hail 20mm diameter (or larger), and maybe wind gusts of 60-80km/hr.
Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.
Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.
They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year!
Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real … View moreThey ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year!
Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. Head online now to contribute
Swing by your local Farmlands store to ensure everyone has something to open on Christmas morning.
With 82 stores across the country, we’re proud to be supporting your community
The body of a young dolphin, thought to be a critically endangered Māui's dolphin, has been found on…
Vandals have damaged Waiuku artist Jae Kang's sculpture at Kevan Lawrence Park so badly that it has …
Multiple people have been injured, two critically, after a serious crash in Awhitu, south of Aucklan…
Hi neighbours,
David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View moreHi neighbours,
David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.
Hi all Op Shop fans, the Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop (on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, behind the red-brick church), has just two more shopping days - this Friday and Saturday, 9am to noon - before it closes for Christmas. It reopens for 2019 on Wednesday January 9. Hours are every Wednesday,… View moreHi all Op Shop fans, the Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop (on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, behind the red-brick church), has just two more shopping days - this Friday and Saturday, 9am to noon - before it closes for Christmas. It reopens for 2019 on Wednesday January 9. Hours are every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to noon. Thanks to our loyal customers and wishing you a Happy Christmas from all the volunteers at the Op Shop.
Former Māori All Black Hiwi Tauroa has died aged 91. Edward Te Rangihiwinui Tauroa, better known as…
Hi neighbours,
More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.
Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View moreHi neighbours,
More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.
Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.
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