Bay News: Free bus, books in Far North; Paihia fireworks; Waitangi by night
16 Dec, 2020 02:00 AM
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From Russell to Kerikeri for shopping once a month and one of the few bus services catering for seniors in the Far North.
From Russell to Kerikeri for shopping once a month and one of the few bus services catering for seniors in the Far North.
Northern Advocate
Free bus travel is being offered on Christmas Eve around Northland.
It s an initiative between the regional council and bus operators Leabourn, CBEC, Hokianga Express Charters, Kaikohe Bus Company and Ritchies. It includes the Kaitaia
The decision was passed by the Nelson City Council by eight votes to four, at a meeting of the community and recreation committee on Thursday. While the initial proposal recommended the extension be subject to Natureland presenting a business case at the end of 2021, this was amended to say the council’s decision to extend the lease “does not indicate a commitment to future funding support by Council for the enhancement of Natureland”. Natureland Trust chairman Stephen Standley said the trust’s preference was for the lease to be granted without encumbrance, as it would allow them to begin fundraising as soon as they had completed their business case.