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Horizons Regional Council - Latest News [Page 14]
Lives and livelihoods a priority for recovery
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 5:10 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Over 200 people remain unable to return to their homes in Wanganui’s Anzac Parade as agencies make urgent calls for donations to help those affected by flooding. More >>
Attention turns to clean-up and recovery
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 5:10 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Agencies and property owners across the Region are taking stock of damage caused by flood waters as attention turns to clean-up and recovery. More >>
Road safety support at Ohakune Mardi Gras
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 4:44 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is urging motorists to make the right decisions at this year’s Ohakune Mardi Gras, an annual street party that attracts thousands of young people from across the Horizons Region. More >>
Work continues on priorities for authorities
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 12:31 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Portable flood pumps are being mobilised to help clear remaining flood water across the Region as agencies continue to ensure the welfare of isolated communities and assess damage caused by flooding. More >>
Flood damage assessment continues
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 9:08 am | Horizons Regional Council
Minister of Civil Defence Nikki Kaye and Minister of Primary Industries Nathan Guy will visit the flood-affected Horizons Region today as authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage. More >>
Recovery continues
Monday, 22 June 2015, 6:00 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Recovery efforts continue around the Region as flood waters recede and communities begin the clean up with the support of local agencies. More >>
Rainfall abates across region
Monday, 22 June 2015, 12:28 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Weather forecasts for the Horizons Region show no significant rainfall for the next 10 days. More >>
Focus remains on welfare
Monday, 22 June 2015, 9:31 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons regional group controller Craig Grant says action today will include providing support to city and district councils to re-establish key resources. More >>
Focus shifts from response to recovery
Sunday, 21 June 2015, 12:07 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Focus is shifting from response to recovery, with emergency management teams working to assess the needs of communities and impacts on infrastructure across the Horizons Region. More >>
Rain eases as monitoring continues
Sunday, 21 June 2015, 10:19 am | Horizons Regional Council
Rain is easing across the region, allowing rivers to recede and crews to turn their focus to community welfare and damage assessment. More >>
Whanganui River flood levels biggest on record
Sunday, 21 June 2015, 10:13 am | Horizons Regional Council
Heavy rain throughout the Region has resulted in the Whanganui River flood levels becoming the biggest on record. More >>
Rangitikei District: Monitoring to continue overnight
Saturday, 20 June 2015, 11:09 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Heavy rain is continuing to fall across the lower part of the Horizons Region, with Wanganui, the lower Manawatu and the Rangitikei District identified as areas of focus for emergency management teams. More >>
Horizons on duty through night
Saturday, 20 June 2015, 11:07 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council staff will continue to monitor river levels through the night as rain begins to ease in the region. More >>
Rivers containing floodwaters
Saturday, 20 June 2015, 6:06 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Rivers across the Region are containing floodwaters within their manageable levels but surface water continues to be an issue in many areas. More >>
Three key areas for flooding
Saturday, 20 June 2015, 3:17 pm | Horizons Regional Council
MEDIA RELEASE #3 – Rain Event June 2015 Saturday, June 20, 2015 Three key areas for flooding More >>
Action being taken as river levels rise
Saturday, 20 June 2015, 11:51 am | Horizons Regional Council
Widespread rain across the Region is impacting river levels and Horizons Regional Council is working in partnership with district councils, police and other agencies to minimise the impact of flooding. More >>
Emergency Operations activated in response to river levels
Saturday, 20 June 2015, 11:45 am | Horizons Regional Council
The Makino Floodgates have been lowered and Horizons Regional Council teams are keeping a close eye on river levels across the Region as rain continues to fall. More >>
Courtesy crossing awareness
Friday, 19 June 2015, 5:21 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council, Police and Palmerston North City Council will conduct a joint operation to promote the safe use of courtesy crossings on Tuesday 23 June. More >>
Samples identified as fuel oil
Friday, 19 June 2015, 2:31 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Oil washed up on Foxton and Himatangi Beaches this week is thought to have come from a passing ship, based on the results of initial testing. More >>
Rough weather aids clean-up
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 12:18 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Gale force winds are helping expose oil as clean-up crews continue to sweep the affected area between Foxton Beach and just north of the Himatangi Stream today. More >>
