The last of six projects to improve State Highway 1 through Whangārei gets under way next week. The upgrade of the Tarewa Road intersection with SH1 is part of the Whangārei Urban Improvements package to improve the state highway through Whangārei by easing bottlenecks and improving traffic flow, safety
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Work starts next week on the upgrade of the Tarewa Rd intersection with SH1 in Whangārei.
Water review meeting
Water New Zealand representatives will be in Whangārei on Monday talking to sector leaders about the Government's drinking, storm and waste water review process.
A number of workshops around the country will focus on possible models for water supply and key functions for a new drinking water regulator, as well enable sector interests to voice concerns and discuss local issues. Water NZ will gather feedback for its position on water regulation and delivery options the Government should consider. It will table a written submission with Department of Internal Affairs in mid-September.
The Whangārei event is Monday August 13, Forum North, 9am-12pm.
Bag decision welcomed
Yesterday's announcement the Government plans to phase out single-use plastic bags over the next year has been welcomed by the Northland Regional Council. The proposed ban comes after mounting consumer pressure for such a move and agents like Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). NRC deputy chairman David Sinclair said he was keen for local and central government to do more in their sphere of influence. Meantime, the council has supported clean-up efforts dealing with fall-out from the plastic packaging problem, for example its Long Term Plan commitment to contribute $25,000 annually to Sea Cleaners Trust.
Clarification
A brief article in Thursday's The Country section said national organic standards were being developed by Organic Aotearoa NZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries. This may have given the impression that MPI and Organic Aotearoa are working together in partnership. In fact Organic Aotearoa was among interested parties invited to provide submissions during consultation on changes to the way organic production is regulated. There were 208 submissions.