Greymouth region, Greymouth

2337 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2344 days ago

Should farmer John Cowan be allowed to keep grazing cattle in a UNESCO World Heritage Park?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

For the first time in 150 years, the public has had a say on whether cattle can be grazed on conservation land in the Haast River valley.

DOC publicly notified the application by Haast farmer John Cowan to graze a maximum of 60 cows all year round, and 50 calves for six months of the year, on … View more
For the first time in 150 years, the public has had a say on whether cattle can be grazed on conservation land in the Haast River valley.

DOC publicly notified the application by Haast farmer John Cowan to graze a maximum of 60 cows all year round, and 50 calves for six months of the year, on 736 hectares of the Haast River valley.

2348 days ago

What do you think the West Coast needs money for?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

"Bucket-loads" of cash have been promised to help fulfil a wishlist designed by the West Coast's three mayors.

The Grey, Westland and Buller district mayors met acting Prime Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones in Wellington on Tuesday to discuss … View more
"Bucket-loads" of cash have been promised to help fulfil a wishlist designed by the West Coast's three mayors.

The Grey, Westland and Buller district mayors met acting Prime Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones in Wellington on Tuesday to discuss how the region could get its share of the Government's $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund

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2341 days ago

What do you think should be done about this West Coast Beach?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hokitika residents say the smell from the oxidation ponds is unbearable and the discharge pipe is pouring dirty yellow liquid, wipes and condoms on to the beach. Resident Max Dowell said the odour problem was caused by SilverFern Farms discharging commercial waste into the ponds. Westland Mayor … View moreHokitika residents say the smell from the oxidation ponds is unbearable and the discharge pipe is pouring dirty yellow liquid, wipes and condoms on to the beach. Resident Max Dowell said the odour problem was caused by SilverFern Farms discharging commercial waste into the ponds. Westland Mayor Bruce Smith said the meatworks had a consent to discharge into the ponds.

Read the full story here.
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2341 days ago

Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry

The Department of Internal Affairs

Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Kaikōura and Greymouth on Wednesday 04 July.

Kaikoura - Supper Room, Memorial Hall, 32 Esplanade
Greymouth - St John Complex, 112 Water Walk Road, Blaketown

Share your views with the Inquiry Panel.
Learn more

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2343 days ago

West Coasters - Have your say at Zero Carbon Bill Meeting in Greymouth

Anthony from Grey District

After initially excluding the West Coast, the Green Party Minister for Climate Change James Shaw and Ministry for the Environment representatives have now been pressured to front up and explain to West Coasters how they are planning to further devastate our already damaged region with their Man … View moreAfter initially excluding the West Coast, the Green Party Minister for Climate Change James Shaw and Ministry for the Environment representatives have now been pressured to front up and explain to West Coasters how they are planning to further devastate our already damaged region with their Man Made Global Warming legislation. If you have any interest at all in making sure that the Coast does not go down without fighting against this nonsense please attend the meeting and demand they answer the hard questions.


When: Monday 2nd July 2018, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Location: Coxon Hall, Greymouth High School, High St.

2345 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2347 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
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2348 days ago

Appeal for information following Greymouth fire

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

*From police website*

Greymouth Police investigating the fire that occurred in the early hours of last Sunday morning are seeking public help to identify a person seen in the area at the time.

At around 4am on Sunday 17 June a fire was discovered at Priya Restaurant on Tainui Street.

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*From police website*

Greymouth Police investigating the fire that occurred in the early hours of last Sunday morning are seeking public help to identify a person seen in the area at the time.

At around 4am on Sunday 17 June a fire was discovered at Priya Restaurant on Tainui Street.

Police would like to speak to the person in the attached photo in relation to the ongoing inquiry into the fire.

Anyone who recognises this person, or who was in the area at the time, is urged to contact Greymouth Police on (03) 768 1600 for Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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2349 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2349 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2349 days ago

Thomas Loefke - Harp Performance "Northern Isle Soundscapes"

Vaughan Bradley from Hokitika Regent Theatre

This Tuesday, 26th June at the Old Lodge Irish harp player will give a one -off performance of a collection of music he has entitled "Northern Isles Soundscapes"

Thomas Loefke learnt his trade in Dublin from Ireland's leading harp players - Máire Ní Cháthasaigh, Helen Davies … View more
This Tuesday, 26th June at the Old Lodge Irish harp player will give a one -off performance of a collection of music he has entitled "Northern Isles Soundscapes"

Thomas Loefke learnt his trade in Dublin from Ireland's leading harp players - Máire Ní Cháthasaigh, Helen Davies and Áine Ní Dhúill. Since 1984 he has been playing professionally and has won several international prizes, including first prize at the O'Carolan Harp Festival in Keadue. His 2nd album Norland Wind was released by the Irish top class label Celtic Heartbeat. Besides his work with Norðan and Norland Wind featuring Clannad’s Noel Duggan, he also tours with Riverdance violinist Máire Breatnach, Cello/guitar-duo Acoustic Eidolon, pianist Lutz Gerlach, and as a soloist.

Tickets at the Regent Theatre, Hokitika or door sales available. 7.30pm, Old Lodge Theatre 26th June

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2349 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2350 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Share your message now

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2350 days ago

Overnight closures at State Highway intersection

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency is closing Greymouth’s Marlborough St/ High St (State Highway 6) intersection this Thursday and Friday nights so contractors can complete work on the new roundabout.

The closure will start at 6pm on Thursday night, 21 June, and the intersection will reopen at 7am Friday… View more
The NZ Transport Agency is closing Greymouth’s Marlborough St/ High St (State Highway 6) intersection this Thursday and Friday nights so contractors can complete work on the new roundabout.

The closure will start at 6pm on Thursday night, 21 June, and the intersection will reopen at 7am Friday morning, 22 June. The intersection will close again Friday night from 6pm and reopen 7am Saturday, 23 June.

The detour routes will be signposted southbound onto Buccleugh and Shakespeare Street and northbound Morice and Cowper Streets.

This work is weather dependent so if it rains, the closure could be pushed out to the next dry nights.

Source: NZTA

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