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Day: January 16, 2020

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Pohutukawa trees to be felled for safety

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020
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Three mature Pohutukawa trees on the cliff behind the Liberty Centre on Wairaka Road are to be removed next week for safety reasons. The removal is taking place following a detailed assessment of large trees and potential hazards associated with these trees as part of a wider Council project. The […]

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Red carpets rolled out at crossings

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020
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Two pedestrian access points on Landing Road have had ‘red carpet’ crossings installed this week, including the section outside Gull Service Station. Improvements were made in this location last year to widen the median bay and enable increased manoeuvrability, especially for mobility scooters and wheelchairs. The new ‘red carpet’ crossing […]

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Renowned eel expert dies

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020
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Renowned eel expert and kaitiaki (guardian) Wiliam ‘Bill’ Kerrison died suddenly today. Known as Mr Tuna – Bill Kerrison devoted his life to protecting and enhancing the survival of eels on the Rangitaiki River. Each year he would trap and transfer millions of elvers and other native fish species past […]

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Moutohorā Island tours recommenced

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020
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White Island Tours Limited has recommenced tours to Moutohorā Island for the first time since the Whakaari/White Island eruption on 9 December 2019. CEO Tracey Hook says that whilst this is a positive step forward in terms of providing certainty and employment for staff, the recommencement of tours will be […]

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Have you seen Scott Beattie?

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020
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Police are appealing for help from the public to locate Scott Beattie, who has been reported missing. Scott is 35-years-old and was last seen on Monday 13 January in Hamilton Central. He is 180cm tall, of a solid build and was last seen wearing dark trousers and a dark shirt. […]

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