Tag: Napier
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PGG Wrightson Ends Napier Wool Auctions, Marking an Era for Hawke’s Bay
Introduction: A Historic Decision in Napier New Zealand’s wool industry is facing a turning point as major wool broker PGG Wrightson announces the end of its Napier auctions. After more than 140 years, the firm will cease holding wool auctions in the Hawke’s Bay city, a move that closes a long chapter in Napier’s storied…
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PGG Wrightson Ends Napier Wool Auctions: A Historic Farewell
Napier’s Wool Auction Era Draws to a Close One of New Zealand’s oldest wool trading traditions is coming to an end. Major wool broker PGG Wrightson has announced it will no longer hold wool auctions in Napier, ending a presence in the Hawke’s Bay city that stretches back more than 140 years. The Napier site…
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PGG Wrightson Ends Napier Wool Auctions, Marking End of an Era
Historic auctions come to a close In a move that signals a major shift for New Zealand’s wool industry, major broker PGG Wrightson has announced it will discontinue wool auctions in Napier. The decision ends more than 140 years of regular activity in the Hawke’s Bay city, where Napier has long served as a pivotal…
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Pan Pac Fire in Hawke’s Bay: Large Blaze Shocks Napier Community
Overview: A Rapidly Growing Fire in Hawke’s Bay A large fire has broken out in Hawke’s Bay, with reports of a significant blaze at the Pan Pac plant, just outside Napier. Local residents were awakened by an Emergency Mobile Alert issued just before 2am, as authorities mobilised to contain the flames and protect nearby communities.…
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Major Hawke’s Bay Fire Engulfs Pan Pac Site, Residents Warned by Alerts
Breaking Developments as Hawke’s Bay Fire Hits Pan Pac A large fire has spread through the Pan Pac site in Hawke’s Bay, drawing a swift response from Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and local authorities. Residents on Napier Hill, about 50 kilometres from Te Haroto, reported receiving Emergency Mobile Alerts just before 2am, waking…
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Sunday Scorcher: Heat Warnings as NZ Towns Brace for High-30s Temperatures
Summary: A scorching weekend across parts of New Zealand As a wave of heat sweeps across the country, Hastings is forecast to reach about 37C on Sunday while Napier could see near-record warmth at 36C. The blistering temperatures come with public health warnings and a mix of rain and strong-wind advisories, creating a tricky forecast…
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Sunday scorcher: Heatwave warnings as temperatures leap toward 37C in Hastings and Napier
Sunday scorcher: Hastings and Napier brace for extreme heat A sweltering weekend is forecast as Hastings is expected to peak around 37C on Sunday, with Napier not far behind at about 36C. The searing temperatures come as a broad heatwave sweeps across the country, driving warnings and advisories from weather and health agencies. While the…
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Sunday scorcher: Heat warnings as temps near 37C
A day of extremes and warnings New Zealand is bracing for a Sunday of record-breaking heat in many regions, with Hastings forecast to reach around 37C and neighbouring Napier expected to hit about 36C. The sizzling temperatures come as a broad sweep of heat advisories and weather warnings travels across the country, underscoring the challenge…
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Christmas road toll rises to three after Waikato crash and Napier death
Triple threat to the Christmas holiday road toll The official Christmas holiday road toll has risen to three after a fatal incident in the Waikato region, following another death reported yesterday in Napier. The extended holiday period, typically a time of family gatherings and travel, remains under tight scrutiny from police and road safety groups…
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Napier to Welcome Six-Storey Housing on Multiple Streets Near City Center
Napier expands housing options with six-storey rules Napier City Council has updated its District Plan to permit six-storey terraced housing and apartment-style living on streets close to the central city and Taradale. The changes are aimed at increasing housing supply, supporting urban infill, and giving residents more diverse living options within walking distance of amenities…