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Sunshine Bay to Days Bay Path Transition ProposalIncluded in the agenda for the 16th June 2026 ECB meeting is Report no: ECB2026/3/138 – The Sunshine Bay to Days Bay section of the pathway has been highly topical and subject to comment through the life of the Tupua Horo Nuku project, and more so since it’s official opening. We recommend you download the agenda and read this section if you have an interest in this issue. The report begins: Shared Path Transition: Sunshine Bay to Days Bay Purpose of Report To seek approval for the […]
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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 22 June Bins : GREEN (green waste), YELLOW (recycling) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 27 JuneBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 12:00 am Fri 19 JunNo local marine warning or watches detected
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 12:00 am Fri 19 Jun
18 Jun 2:11 pm Water outage notice
Water Outage: Kaitawa Road, York Bay This will affect the following: All of Kaitawa RoadReason for shutdown: Toby Repair
Outage start date: 2026-06-18 14:15:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-06-18 16:15:00
Properties affected : 13
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
HCC Active Consultations updated 11:13 pm Thu 18 Jun
No active consultations.
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 am Fri 19 Jun
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East Harbour Parks Status updated 11:10 pm Thu 18 Jun
Gollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 11:59 pm Thu 18 Jun
Thu 8:26 pm One seriously injured after three-vehicle crash in Flat Bush. Thu 8:17 pm Whanganui scabies outbreak a real head scratcher. Thu 6:49 pm Alleged inappropriate behaviour by Horowhenua College teacher under investigation. Thu 6:20 pm Worker at former Marsden Point refinery flown to hospital after medical emergency. Thu 6:13 pm Auckland businesses call for meeting over treatment of Heart of the City's CEO. 
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Fri 19 Jun
11 June 2026: Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner – Sold at Bunnings
10 June 2026: Rangoli Colour Assorted 10 pk - sold at various retailers
8 June 2026: Handheld Jingles Toy Tambourine
4 June 2026: 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII Headsets
2 June 2026: Crywolf Hooded Towels
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