Articles tagged with Warkworth
Southland's Space Sector Receives $2.25M Boost from Regional Infrastructure Fund
2 months ago | 381 viewsSouthland's space sector receives a significant boost through a loan of up to $2.25 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for Space Operations New Zealand Limited. The loan will support the expansion of the business at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Invercargill, leveraging Southland's strategic location for satellite operations. The project aims to create a regional space hub, accelerating essential works to meet current demand and future growth plans, ultimately enhancing the development of Southland's space industry.
Tags: Southland Space Operations New Zealand Limited Mark Patterson Awarua Satellite Ground Station Greenhills Invercargill Great South Regional Infrastructure Fund satellite ground station Warkworth Space CentreInnovative Charter Schools to Open in Auckland and Warkworth in Term 1 2026
3 months ago | 597 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has announced two new charter schools, Te Kāpehu Whetū – Tamaki and The Forest School, to open in Term 1 2026, joining the eight existing successful charter schools. Te Kāpehu Whetū – Tamaki in Auckland will offer boarding and dual-language education in Te reo Māori and English for students in years 11-13, focusing on cultural links and recognized qualifications. The Forest School in Warkworth will provide primary students with outdoor-focused learning experiences to engage and inspire children, with proven success in improving educational outcomes for underachieving students.
Tags: David Seymour Te Kāpehu Whetū Tamaki The Forest School Tōtara Point School Auckland Whangarei Warkworth Te reo Māori KiwiNew 110km/h Speed Limit on Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway Enhances Travel Efficiency and Safety
4 months ago | 820 viewsA new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “Transport is a critical enabler for economic growth and productivity, and with over 20,000 vehicles travelling this motorway every day, the new higher speed will help ensure people and freight can get to where they need to go, quickly and safely,” Mr Bishop says. “Late last year, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) publicly consulted on increasing the speed limit from north of the Pūhoi interchange viaduct to south of the Warkworth roundabout to 110km/h.
Tags: “ transport Auckland Chris bishop Johnstone New zealand Northland Nz transport agency Warkworth