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2011
Jetskis must be registered, Northlanders reminded
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Tsunami advisory cancelled
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Help stop spread of kiwifruit disease, other pests
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Horse feed mineral research wins NRC award
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Remains of 2007 Tutukaka shipwreck removed
Two fined more than $50,000 for effluent offences
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1380kg of waste removed in river clean up
Foresters urged to lift game on sediment
Get in quick for free weed workshops
Abandoned vessels removed from canal
Public urged to declare war on Taiwan cherry
Poroti Springs water takes allowed
20 schools share $20,000 NRC awards
Tsunami Warning Cancelled (no.3)
Tsunami expected in Northland (no.2)
Tsunami warning for Northland (no.1)
Northland school scoops top enviro award
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Local partners chosen for poplar supply scheme
NRC’s Annual Plan finalised
Unseen battle raging in Northland
Trans-Tasman hunt for guava moth’s enemies
Hopes tiny insects can make big difference
220 have say on NRC draft annual plan
Owner fined $54,000 for dairy effluent offences
Manchurian wild rice programme making inroads
Haruru Falls oil spill investigated
Large-scale mangrove clearance rejected
Sweetwater Station water consents granted
No buses Good Friday, Easter Monday/Anzac Day
NRC CEO to head Tauranga City Council
Month left to apply for free native plants
Mystery marine ‘pest’ is beneficial seagrass
Have your say on NRC Draft Annual Plan
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$20,000 schools’ Environmental Curriculum Awards open
$20,000-plus upgrade for Kaipara’s buoys, beacons
Opua man Northland Sailor of the Year 2010
Tsunami Warning Update #4
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Cash donations best way to help Cantabrians
Tropical conditions prompt webworm warning
Wasp larvae ice cream on NRC field days’ menu
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Widespread flooding still possible as more heavy rain forecast
Widespread flooding possible as heavy rain looms
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2010
New airport stop for Onerahi buses
New Northland harbourmaster named
Act now on garden escapees, public urged
NRC offices to close for Xmas, New Year
No buses on Xmas, New Year public holiday days
Helena Bay pontoon, walkway granted consent
Pilot programme seeks Otaika water details
New committee, venues for NRC meetings
Annual testing of popular swim spots begins
Motorway Extension Winner For All
Northland Lakes Stack Up
Whāngārei, Kerikeri to host Enviroschools’ Expos
Consents granted for Rawene Wastewater Plant
47 students attend 2010 Youth Summit
Craig Brown new NRC Chairman, Bain Deputy
Have say on discussion document, public urged
Annual NRC Youth Summit looms
Final NRC election results in
North gears up for national tsunami exercise
New dates for Hokianga flood meets set
Hokianga flood meetings deferred
Take a bus on World Car Free Day
Oyster storage research wins NRC award
Public views sought on local flood plans
Mangrove management fund opens
WDC needs to commit to sewerage upgrade - Commissioners
Water quality research wins student NRC award
25 nominated for Regional Council
Week left for Regional Council nominations
Sediment seminars aim to better protect water
Events Centre shortlisted for global award
Minister to have final say on Okara sewage
Northland minerals and research investigation welcomed
Nominations open soon for NRC hopefuls
Rabbit-killing virus set for release
Funding to keep stock out of waterways
Hātea River bridge consents granted
Veteran Northland ‘weedbuster’ retires
Baby spiders behind drifting silk-like strands
NRC’s Annual Plan finalised
Grass carp to eat Far North lake weed
Illegal cyanide baits put lives at risk; Council
19 share $20,000 schools’ environmental awards
No Tutukaka Harbour ‘greeblies’ great news
Drought not over despite weekend rain
Independent Commissioners set marine farm bonds
One week left to comment on Draft Annual Plan
Bream Bay ‘oil spill’ to test authorities
Rain great - but no drought breaker
$20,000 schools’ Environmental Curriculum Awards open
Have your say on NRC’s Draft Annual Plan
Holiday weekend rain does little to ease drought
Enviroschools mark sustainability successes
Northlanders urged to mark ‘Earth Hour’
Draft NRC Annual Plan approved
Kaitaia’s water situation – the facts
Unitary authorities push driven by self - not public - interest, NRC claims
UPDATE 5: Tsunami warning cancelled
UPDATE 4: Tsunami warning downgraded but caution advised
UPDATE 3: Tsunami unfolding as expected in Northland
UPDATE 2: Tsunami warning for Northland
Tsunami warning for Northland
Flavoured sausages on NRC field days’ menu
Hātea River bridge consents sought
76-year old Northland Sailor of the Year 2009
Good progress in Manchurian wild rice programme
March 1 bus service changes loom
Cash available for tree planting
February hearing for three pest strategies
Major progress but floods still risk to Kaitaia
Draft 30-Year Transport Strategy released
Water restrictions loom if drought continues
Changes to Whāngārei's bus service from March
2009
Three Rugby World Cup teams welcomed
Five recognised with Enviroschools’ awards
Draft 5-year North Civil Defence plan approved
Annual testing of popular swim spots begins
More flexible approach to North’s plant, animal pests
Regional Council wades into river survey
45 Northland students attend 2009 Youth Summit
NRC posts surplus, signs off annual report
Annual NRC Youth Summit in Whāngārei this month
More time to have say on Mangawhai mooring plan
NRC Chair welcomes Marsden Pt rail designation
Marsden Pt rail designation should be okayed, panel says
Far North ski lane changes approved
Strategy to address North’s marine pests
Enterprise Northland on the move
4.50pm: Tsunami warning cancelled, but caution still advised
12.15pm: Update Tsunami passes, warning downgraded
9.45am: Update - Tsunami expected in Northland
9.32am: Tsunami warning for Northland
Mystery Whāngārei plant identified
Draft Mangawhai Mooring Management Plan released
Nominations sought for Whāngārei flood group
Biological gorse control research wins NRC award
NRC nominates three new Port Corp Directors
NRC to give away aerial, geographic data
Super City boundary change ‘workable’ for NRC
Investigation into mystery Whāngārei plant
Phosphate research wins student NRC science fair award
eDay aims to clean up Northland's e-waste
Stage one of Northland Events Centre project complete
Regional flood meetings 'a success'
NRC Chair appointed to aquaculture advisory group
Enviroschools bus tours a first for North
Harbour seabed sampling planned
eDay 2009 offers Northland the chance to dispose of e-waste safely
Safety behind planned Far North ski lane changes
Worst of heavy rain, wind over for Northland
Heavy rain, wind may cause flooding, damage
New kits for North’s Enviroschools teachers
Regional flood project meetings under way
19 share $20,000 schools' Environmental Awards
Seagrass restoration trials 'promising'
NRC's 10-year Community Plan confirmed
Silage wrap recycling programme growing
Minister praises NRC consent processing
Okaihau to host pest control meeting
29 attend NRC harbour care teacher workshops
Public help sought for regional flood project
Regional Council website nets two awards
$20,000 schools’ Environmental Curriculum Awards open
Region grateful for Government multi-events centre funding
$500,000 for 2009 NRC Environment Fund
Grass carp to be released into Kaipara lake
Day left for comment on NRC’s Draft 10-year Plan
Tonnes of water drained from unstable hill
Two months to keep stock out of tidal areas
New freshwater allocation regime proposed
NRC’s Draft 10-year Plan released for comment
Neighbours meet to discuss super Auckland plans
Public views sought on $1B North transport plan
NRC Chairman welcomes Govt aquaculture move
Consents granted to free up Far North stream mouths
Green light for Paihia waterfront redevelopment
NRC sheds light on earth hour switch-off
Draft 10-year NRC Community Plan approved
NRC concerned over North Port Corp share buy back
Gale, heavy rain warnings for Northland
Consents granted for BOI wastewater scheme
Dye to test Waikare Inlet’s tidal movements
World champ teen Northland Sailor of the Year
New NRC community trust chair, members appointed
Wild pork to tempt field days visitors
Resource Management Act changes welcomed
Events centre construction to begin within days
Yachtie fined $750 for dumping waste in Opua Basin
One Tree Pt seawall should be allowed - NRC
Opononi/Omapere wastewater consents granted
2008
Lives at risk during West Coast boat launchings
NRC offices to close for Xmas, New Year
Backyard burning harder in Whāngārei from December
Annual testing of popular swim spots begins
Nine recognised at regional enviroschools awards
Far North multi-use facility wins $500k NRC funding
Dairy waste spills cost farmer, contractor $67,000
38 Northland students attend 2008 Youth Summit
Local SuperGold bus scheme effective 1 November
40-plus applications for NRC Recreation Fund
Hātea River channel dredging to start
War declared on Manchurian wild rice
NRC to recognise Enviroschools projects
River, rainfall data on NRC website
Regional Council removing illegal moorings
Annual NRC Youth Summit in Whāngārei this month
40 tonnes of Northland 'e-waste' collected
Final two shortlisted for Events Centre build
Resource consent processing stays in North
Broader economic focus for NRC trust
Marine issues presentation for boaties
Hospital bus route latest to be ‘tweaked’
10,000+ sea squirts removed in Northland first
157 projects to share $500,000+ NRC Env Fund
eDAY chance to dispose of old computers, mobiles
Mangrove research earns student NRC award
Free workshop offers dunes a chance
Regional Councillors on fact-finding tour
Kerikeri Inlet jetty bid rejected
Applications open for NRC recreation fund
Staged tidal power generation recommended
Aerial BOI poison drop approved
Diesel recovered from stranded Kumea II
Diesel recovery from stricken boat ‘difficult’
Anxious wait as boat battered in Far North surf
Need for multi-events centre unchanged
Lucky escape for North from rain, flooding
New storm just hours away
New storm expected to hit north tomorrow
Worst of rain over, but river, tide watch urged
Flooding, road closures as weather bites
Wild weather on way, forecasters warn
Lake Omapere planting day postponed
Five shortlisted for possible events centre build
Whāngārei bus service 'tweaked'
Deadline looms for $500,000 NRC Environment Fund
Consent sought for Hātea river dredging
Time running out to use bus concession tickets
NRC annual plan finalised
15 projects share NRC $15,000 Environment Awards
More funding for forestry road upgrades
Council announce governance changes
Contractors asked to quote for Events Centre build
Thousands of plants for Lake Omapere
New sewage rules possible for overnight boat stays
Month left to use multi-use bus tickets
Rising fuel linked to bus fare increase
Events Centre scoping report released
Pest sea squirt found at Marsden Cove
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Northland memorandum signed for world-class broadband
Time running out to comment on draft NRC plan
Opua boatyard gains replacement discharge consents
$500,000 for 2008 NRC environment fund
$15,000 NRC enviro funding available to schools
Consultants recommend changes to NRC Trust
Parts of North to be off-limits to aquaculture
Consents granted to fill Opua site
Comment sought on $20.6m NRC draft annual plan
$7.5M Whāngārei public bus contract awarded
Self-help river maintenance
Few surprises in latest State of Environment report
Kaipara embankment gains consent
North virtually spartina-free within six years, NRC hopes
$20.6m draft NRC budget approved
NRC to carry out $1.2m flood works
North Civil Defence team in national eruption exercise
20 involved in BOI ‘oil spill’ exercise
Diesel successfully recovered from stricken ship
Most diesel still safely aboard stricken ship
Salvage team assessing boat grounded on reef
Diesel continues to leak from boat stuck on reef
Diesel spills from grounded fishing boat
Building proposal may signal new era in Northland local government
Heavy rain may cause surface flooding in North
Rail corridor joint venture approved
'BBQ bunny bangers' latest on Field Days menu
Landowners urged to control moth plant
Warning on stormwater drain pollution
Fortnight left to have say on rail joint venture
$23,000 fine for pollution of Towai waterway
2007
Public views sought on rail joint venture
NRC offices to close for Christmas, New Year
Eight recognised at Regional Enviroschools Awards
Annual tests begin at popular north swim spots
Time running out to help run $12.3m NRC trust
Joint venture to be formed to advance Marsden Point rail link
156 projects to share $500,000-plus NRC environment fund
Consents widen inlet boat launching options
Hunt for computer system partner under way
Three trustees sought for $12.3m NRC trust
Seed workshops offer chance to protect dunes
No change to NRC Chairman, Deputy
38 attend 2007 NRC Youth Summit
Final Regional Council election results in
Big plans to reduce Kaeo flood risk
Register jetskis, Northlanders told
$20,000 fine for serious Mamaranui dairy pollution
Bylaws tipped to address beach driving concerns
Annual NRC Youth Summit in Whāngārei next month
Earthworm research earns student NRC award
15 nominated for Regional Council
Week left for Regional Councillor nominations
Pilot programme for busy Mangawhai harbour
Lizard relocation, seagrass trial funded
Heavy rain may cause surface flooding in North
Consent granted for boat cleaning facility
New regional study points economic way forward
Negotiations for rail link land under way
New scheme to recycle farm silage bale wrap
Proposal to ban backyard burning in Whāngārei
Nominations open for Regional Councillor hopefuls
Forecasters warn of more heavy rain for North
Lake Omapere planting days postponed
50 to gather at Regional Enviroschools hui
Navigation Bylaw changes proposed
Northland Civil Defence Group wins award
Region-wide recovery plan activated
Shepherd to chair proposed Events Centre Trust
Friday cutoff for $500,000 fund applications
More native plants for Lake Omapere
Millionth bus passenger carried
Heavy rain warning lifted, rain to ease
Clean up continues, pleasing progress made
Services resuming as storm mop-up continues
Prepare for flooding, Dargaville warned
Second night without power for many in North
Rivers dropping, mop-up begins
State of emergency declared for Far North District
Power may be off until tomorrow, North warned
Weather taking toll on storm-battered north
Flooding likely to be worse than March storm
Flooding highly likely as rain worsens
Month's rain in one day possible, North warned
Illegal dumping sparks NRC warning
Consents granted for Awanui flood scheme
Further submissions sought on marine farm plans
Environmental Curriculum Awards winners
1000 trees planted at Ocean Beach
Last chance for $500,000 NRC Environment Fund
Regional Council adopts $30m-plus annual plan
Thousands of plants for Lake Omapere
More than 40 involved in national 'oil spill' exercise
Whāngārei, Kaipara Hearings on NRC Draft Plan
Aquaculture work to gather pace
40 to gather for tsunami workshop
Proposed Events Centre trustees confirmed
Community goodwill key to moth plant control
One Tree Point ‘beach renourishment’ approved
Proposed Events Centre trustees meet
Time running out to comment on Draft NRC Plan
Free Lantana eradication service for isolated plants
$500,000 for 2007 NRC Environment Fund
Time running out to secure share of $15,000 schools fund
Harbour focus for NRC teacher workshops
Comment sought on $22m draft NRC budget
$15,000 NRC environmental funding available to schools
Flooding update 5 - 1400hrs
Flooding update 4 - 0900hrs
Flooding update 3 - 2015hrs
Flooding update 2 - 1600hrs
Flooding update 1 - 1200hrs
Flooding, more rain to come, North warned
Bus service Easter, Anzac Day hours
Designation, consents granted for Mangawhai ecocare project
Proposed $3.3m rail link spend in draft NRC budget
Public help sought on black swan future
Text messages to warn of impending disaster
Floating ‘container’ is long lost fishing boat
Regional Council approves extension to Hokianga wharves
Parasitic wasps unusual field days giveaway
Community day highlights river project
Inmates help protect North’s biggest lake
Possum pate on field days menu
300 submissions on marine farm plans
Watch for flooding, Northlanders warned
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Free Far North collection for unwanted agrichemicals
Regional Council considers part-funding new events centre
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10-year ‘Community Plan’ adopted
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July 14 deadline for Environment Fund
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Acting Regional Council CEO appointed
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Public help sought on 10-year Transport Strategy
$50,000+ upgrade of Kaipara's navigation
Yellow 'dust' only pine pollen
Work on Awanui flood scheme paying off
Six trustees sought for $12M NRC Trust
Meeting to discuss Omapere/Opononi erosion
Anti-poaching device $1000 Science Fair Award winner
50 to gather at Regional Enviroschools hui
Pollution research earns Kerikeri student NRC award
42 apply to join $12m NRC trust
New Regional Council CEO appointed
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Annual NRC regional youth summit on next month
$72,500 fines for illegal earthworks
Kaeo workshop aims to conserve soil, waterways
Consent granted for Matapouri erosion work
119 projects to share $435,000 NRC environment fund cash
NRC to designate land for $100m-plus Marsden Pt rail link
Crucial step for future of North marine farming
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10,000 plants for Lake Omapere
Plants ready for Lake Omapere planting days
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Six appointed to $12 million NRC Trust
Annual water tests for popular north swim spots
Illegal Kaipara sand removal concerns NRC
Bus service to run over Xmas, New Year
10-year consent for Ruakaka treatment plant
12 recognised at first regional Enviroschools awards
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100,000 litre sewage spill prompts NRC warning
Whāngārei man Northland Sailor of the Year
Northlander wins International Study Award
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Oil refinery to investigate two weekend spills
Time right to target Bathurst Bur
Free workshop on pesticide use, water allocation
Whāngārei Harbour may gain extra protection
Shellfish reseeding trials win $37,446 grant
Possum pie on menu at Regional Council field days display
Free rural Whāngārei hazardous wastes, agrichemical collection
Record number of submissions on Marsden B proposal
$30.7 million regional events centre proposed
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NRC offers free lantana eradication service
Moth plant's annual invasion looms
Spartina harbour control work progressing well
$5000 NRC Sustainable Management Scholarship awarded
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Concerns about toxic packages ease
Two free workshops on native trees to improve farms
$20,000 NRC environmental funding available to schools
Free collection yields hazardous cocktail
Proposed regional events centre survey complete
Oil spill exercise tests new equipment
Dry weather boosts rabbit numbers
Regional Events Centre included in $27M draft NRC budget
Illegal Far North coastal works spark warning
Major overhaul looms for Awanui Flood Scheme
Time running out for schools to secure share of $20,000
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Free possum traps for 120 lucky Whāngārei property owners
Extra bus services for Maunu, Otangarei
Free Kaitaia seminar on pest and predator control
Thirty-year consent for Poroti water bottling plant
Almost $300,000 tipped for 2005 Environment Fund
Free stream quality monitoring kits for North schools
Record number of submissions to Annual Plan
Kaikohe wastewater to be disinfected
Ten schools to share $12,500 Environmental Award cash
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Events Centre proposal dropped from 2005/06 rates strike
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Yellow dust just pine tree pollen
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