It s the first time snow has settled in the region since 2011. Students Neive Rayner, Lily Single and teacher Ben Single made a giant snowballs, threw snowballs at each other and made use of the snow-covered playground.
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Pembroke School was closed on Tuesday, but some students still headed along for a play in the snow. Neive Rayner, left, Lily Single, teacher Ben Single and Neive Rayner made a giant snowball. It was the first time Single had ever had to make the call to close the school for a snow day. “It’s the best day ever,” she said.
Taranaki has kept its place as the sunniest region in the country as autumn weather conditions brought a mix of clear skies, cooler than average temperatures and varied amounts of rainfall.
Tāne Manu from Ngā Māhanga a Tāiri. Taranaki Regional Council has pledged $3.5 million to Te Ara a Ruhihiweratini, and New Plymouth District Council is considering a $2.1m contribution. Manu told a hearing of submissions to New Plymouth District Council’s Long Term Plan there was no budget to deal with concerns uncovered in a cultural impact assessment by the hapū. “It will result in significant adverse effects on the cultural landscape we are part of and our ongoing relationship with our tupuna mounga.” Manu said the hapū were worried about crossings affecting 26 streams, vague remediation plans, and the impact on restoration work including predator control and returning native species such kiwi and whio (blue duck).
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The bodies of Richard Phillips and Peter Kirkwood were recovered shortly after 8am Thursday with the assistance of the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter and Police Search and Rescue and Alpine Cliff Rescue personnel.
OPINION: Taranaki Maunga is a challenging yet popular mountain for trampers in summer and climbers all year round. Its beauty is well known, but unfortunately it also has a reputation as one of the deadliest mountains in New Zealand. The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is often asked just how deadly Taranaki Maunga is and why. In recent years, MSC has conducted detailed analysis of safety incidents on the mountain and throughout New Zealand, as well as providing expert reports and safety recommendations to coroners to support fatality investigations.
New Zealand rocks: Wonderful geology experiences you won t believe exist
28 Apr, 2021 06:19 PM
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New Zealand s landscape is full of geological gems. Photo / File, Composite
NZ Herald
Ewan McDonald
Land of volcanoes, glaciers and ancient forests, the diverse geology of Aotearoa is truly astounding. Better yet, it s easily discoverable and accessible.
We ve dug up these top tours and experiences to help you appreciate our unique geology, not take it for granite. Even if you don t know your Cambrian from your Devonian.
Striking profile: Kaiaraara Rock in Whangaroa - also known as the Duke s Nose. Photo / Peter de Graaf
Northland