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Power pole plea after Manawatū copper cabling thefts 19 May, 2021 12:24 AM 2 minutes to read A damaged power pole found in the Manawatū following a theft. Photo / Supplied Manawatu Guardian Manawatū police are appealing to the public to report any suspicious activity around power poles and lines in their community. So far this year in the Manawatū alone, approximately 10,000 metres of copper cabling has been stolen from Powerco s electricity network, Inspector Ross Grantham said. If anyone sees anyone acting suspiciously around power poles and lines, particularly in rural areas, they are asked to ring 111 immediately. Police have seen many instances of potentially live wires being left hanging down, or earth cables being cut when people have stolen cables, he says. ....
Man dies in workplace incident in Halcombe, Manawatū 1 Apr, 2021 07:59 PM Quick Read Whanganui Chronicle A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called at 8.38am. Sadly, a 47-year-old man has passed away following the incident. She said WorkSafe had been advised and the matter had been referred to the coroner. Advertisement ....
Rangitīkei, Manawatū rural areas move to restricted fire season from February 24 23 Feb, 2021 08:44 PM Quick Read The restrictions are in place from 8am this morning. Photo / Bevan Conley A restricted fire season is in place in the Rangitīkei, Manawatū and Palmerston North rural districts from 8am on Wednesday, February 24. Principal rural fire officer Bradley Shanks said ground conditions in the districts have changed enough to require the move from an open to restricted season. A restricted fire season means you will need to apply for a permit for any outdoor fire and follow the conditions listed on your fire permit, Shanks said. ....
Strong local interest in Manawatū Tararua highway contracts 23 Feb, 2021 12:18 AM 5 minutes to read The turnout at Monday s procurement information session in Dannevirke held by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency exceeded expectations. Photo / Sue Emeny Hawkes Bay Today By: Sue Emeny Tararua businesses have shown strong interest in bidding for contracts on Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency s Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway project. The big turnout at a procurement information session in Dannevirke on Monday evening came as a surprise to the organisers. Te Ahu a Turanga people, safety and cultural manager Mark Long said there had been expressions of interest from local contractors and suppliers in attending the session held at Tararua REAP. ....