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Enviroschools mark sustainability successes

Posted: 24 March 2010

Northland is marking New Zealand’s first Enviroschools Action Celebration Week in a range of diverse ways from beekeeping to papermaking.

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Northlanders urged to mark ‘Earth Hour’

Posted: 18 March 2010

The Northland Regional Council is adding its voice to calls for Northlanders to join millions of others around the globe and switch off their lights and other electrical appliances to mark ‘Earth Hour 2010’.

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Draft NRC Annual Plan approved

Posted: 18 March 2010

Ratepayers are being asked whether they’ll help fund initiatives designed to grow the region’s economy, improve its water quality and better manage mangroves and sediment as Northland Regional Councillors look to set rates for the year.

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Kaitaia’s water situation – the facts

Posted: 15 March 2010

Kaitaia residents need to work harder to conserve water – but the Northland Regional Council will ensure there is enough water available to service essential town supplies despite the ongoing drought.

Northland Regional Council Chairman Mark Farnsworth.

Unitary authorities push driven by self - not public - interest, NRC claims

Posted: 01 March 2010

Self – not public – interest is behind a looming push by Northland’s District Councils for a restructure of the region’s local government, Regional Councillors claim.

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UPDATE 5: Tsunami warning cancelled

Posted: 01 March 2010

A national tsunami advisory has now been cancelled but Northlanders should bear in mind there may still be some unusual wave movements and tidal surges throughout the day.