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RNZ News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Govt to halt 'pricey, pointless' council planning work ahead of RMA overhaul
Chris Bishop Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro The government is halting what it says is costly and pointless council planning work ahead of its major shake-up of resource management laws . The responsible minister Chris Bishop says much work now underway will be outdated by the time the new regime takes effect in 2027. "Rather than let these pricey, pointless planning and policy processes play out, we will be giving councils clarity on where to focus their efforts while they await the new planning system," Bishop said. The government was requiring councils to stop most plan reviews and changes that have yet to reach the hearing stage. Some exceptions would apply, including for natural hazard planning and Treaty settlement obligations. Bishop said the move would save time and money while helping councils prepare for the new system. More to come ...
RNZ News
19-05-2025
- RNZ News
Auckland commuters facing train service disruption
Auckland commuters on Tuesday morning are facing disruption to train services. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland commuters on Tuesday morning were facing disruption to train services. Due to an infrastructure issue at Penrose, there were delays and cancellations on the Southern and Eastern train lines. There were no services running through Newmarket on the Southern line. All Southern line services were running via the Eastern line. Onehunga line services were cancelled until further notice.
RNZ News
15-05-2025
- RNZ News
Police remain at Auckland primary school after lockdown
File image. Photo: RNZ/ Nick Monro Auckland's Peninsula Primary School says all students staff and others on site are safe after earlier going into lockdown "because of a concern to student welfare". "Everyone did extremely well and responded to instructions," it said on its website. The school said its gates will remain locked during playtime. "Police are still onsite and keeping us all safe. We would like to thank you for your support."
RNZ News
15-05-2025
- RNZ News
Auckland primary school in lockdown
File image. Photo: RNZ/ Nick Monro Auckland's Peninsula Primary School is in lockdown Friday morning. The school says it has gone into lockdown "because of a concern to student welfare". Parents and caregivers are asked not to phone the school or go to the school. "Please do not come to the school or phone the school as you will not be attended to and this may cause disruption to the management of this incident and could potentially place yourselves and/or our staff and student's safety at risk. We will update this website when the lock down has been completed." More to come...
RNZ News
09-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Auckland War Memorial Museum closed after asbestos discovery
Auckland War Memorial Museum. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland War Memorial Museum says specialists will be working to remove asbestos dust this weekend after its discovery during renewal work. It has closed its doors to the public for the entire weekend. The dust was found in Te Marae Ātea Māori Court and the Pacific galleries during heritage work investigations. More was found in the Grand Foyer after subsequent swab testing. "Given the Grand Foyer is a primary evacuation route, its closure means the museum must establish alternative evacuation procedures," the museum said in a statement. "Buildings of the museum's age commonly contain historic building materials that include asbestos. As the building nears 100 years of age, there are several necessary heritage works underway to enable us to preserve it for future generations. It is through the preliminary investigations into these works that the asbestos was discovered. While the building is closed, the museum said it would review its fire evacuation procedures. "Museum facilities will continue to be monitored by essential security and facilities management staff." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
