Tag: Northland
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Ōakura Bay at Risk: Northland Slips Could Cut off Coastal Community for Days
Overview: a community isolated by nature Residents of Ōakura Bay in Northland fear they could be cut off for days after a powerful deluge caused major landslides along the coastline. The road to Whangārei, crucial for access to supplies, emergency services, and daily commutes, has been closed since the weekend downpour, leaving a community suddenly…
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Ōakura Bay Could Be Cut Off for Days After Major Northland Slips
Overview: Ōakura Bay at Risk of Isolation The peaceful shoreline at Ōakura Bay in Northland may be cut off for several days after a series of powerful slips damaged the coastal road to Whangārei. Local officials and residents say the deluge that lashed the region over the weekend washed away sections of the route, leaving…
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Liquidators Pursue Obelisk Industrial Director Over $9 Million Shortfall in Northland
Overview The liquidators for Northland engineering firm Obelisk Industrial have initiated efforts to recover a $9 million shortfall allegedly tied to misappropriation by the company’s director. While the investigation continues, the liquidators say they have served demand letters on the director, Kara Culham, signaling their intent to pursue all available legal remedies to recover funds…
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Liquidators Pursue Culham: Obelisk Industrial in Northland Faces $9m Shortfall Fight
Summary of the Case Liquidators of the Northland engineering firm Obelisk Industrial are pursuing actions against the company’s director, Kara Culham, over a reported $9 million shortfall. The development marks a critical phase in the firm’s insolvency proceedings, as the liquidators press for recovery of funds alleged to have been misappropriated while navigating the complexities…
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Thunderstorms Possible for Auckland and Northland: What Residents Should Know
Situation Overview: Thunderstorm Threat for Auckland and Northland Meteorologists are monitoring a weather setup that could bring thunderstorms to parts of Auckland and Northland. MetService warns residents to stay alert as the afternoon and early evening hours could see heating and wind convergence creating unstable conditions. While not a guaranteed event, the potential for rain,…
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Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland and Northland: What Residents Should Do
Overview: Why Auckland and Northland Should Stay Alert Meteorologists are warning that thunderstorms could roll into Auckland and the broader Northland region. While forecasts can shift, the warning highlights a potential period of unsettled weather driven by afternoon heating, wind convergence, and atmospheric instability. Local residents should stay informed, monitor updates from official sources, and…
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Rare Hector’s or Māui Dolphin Spotted in Northland Sparks Conservation Questions
Rare Northland Sighting Sparks Conservation Questions A recent sighting of what’s believed to be a Hector’s or Māui dolphin in the Bay of Islands has prompted a wave of questions about marine life protection in New Zealand’s Northland region. The Department of Conservation (DOC) confirmed that such sightings are exceedingly rare in this part of…
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Rare Hector’s or Māui Dolphin Spotted in Northland Sparks Conservation Attention
Rarity in the Bay of Islands Raises Conservation Alarm A rare sighting of either a Hector’s dolphin or its endangered cousin, the Māui dolphin, has been confirmed in the Bay of Islands, Northland. Department of Conservation marine species adviser Kristina Hillock described the event as exceptionally uncommon, noting that this could be only the second…
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Rare Hector’s or Māui Dolphin Spotted in Northland Sparks Conservation Questions
Introduction: A Rare Glimpse of a Flagship Species Conservationists and local residents were surprised when a sighting of a Hector’s or Māui dolphin occurred in the Bay of Islands, Northland. Department of Conservation marine species adviser Kristina Hillock described the event as exceptionally uncommon, noting that it could mark only the second confirmed Hector’s dolphin…
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Kaitāia Homicide: Community in Shock Over Monty Knight’s Death
Tragic death shocks Kaitāia and the Far North The Far North community of Kaitāia is grappling with a shocking tragedy after the unexpected death of prominent local business figure Monty Knight. Police confirmed that emergency services attended the scene, but Mr. Knight died at the location. The incident has left residents and business owners in…