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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.
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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.
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.
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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 moreGraeme 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.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.
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?
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 moreThis 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
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 moreAfter 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?
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 moreOur 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.
The country's top police officers are preparing to open a new investigation into the Pike River mine explosion, but some victims' families feel it's left a "sour taste".
Bernie Monk (pictured below) has laboured on behalf of some of the families of the 29 men killed when… View moreThe country's top police officers are preparing to open a new investigation into the Pike River mine explosion, but some victims' families feel it's left a "sour taste".
Bernie Monk (pictured below) has laboured on behalf of some of the families of the 29 men killed when the West Coast mine exploded in November 2010. His son Michael, 23, died in the disaster. Monk says he's been ignored and "fobbed off" in his fight for justice but always knew police would "turn up back on the doorstep".
A controversial application to mine coal on conservation land on the West Coast has been declined by the Government.
The company behind the proposed Te Kuha mine, near Westport, says the announcement is "just another kick in the teeth" for the West Coast community, while environment … View moreA controversial application to mine coal on conservation land on the West Coast has been declined by the Government.
The company behind the proposed Te Kuha mine, near Westport, says the announcement is "just another kick in the teeth" for the West Coast community, while environment groups have celebrated the decision as one "future generations of New Zealanders will be thankful for".
What do you think of the decision?
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A fire that damaged a Greymouth restaurant and three other businesses on Sunday morning was deliberately lit.
Rama Kasnati and her husband have owned the Priya Indian restaurant for 13 years. She says hearing from police that their restaurant was on fire was "horrible".
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