Denise Piper

New Zealand, Whangarei

Journalist at The Northern Advocate

Journalist at New Zealand Herald

Journalist at Northern Advocate

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Articles

Signs of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertising

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Denise Piper

The Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei's Town Basin cannot be seen from State Highway 1 and needs signs to direct tourists there, director Joost de Bruin says. Photo / Murray Brock, Hundertwasser Art CentreWhile Easter is a time for many to explore different attractions or go away on holiday, one Northland tourist attraction - the Hundertwasser Art Centre - fears it is losing visitors because there are no signs directing them to the quirky building.
Weather: Cyclone Tam cleanup continues in Northland with power cuts, trees down

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Denise Piper

The Kerikeri Retirement Village gardener was in this shed and ran for his life as the redwood tree fell on Thursday. A young gardener had to run for his life when a large redwood tree in Kerikeri fell on to his gardening sheds during high winds on Thursday. His story was one of several near-misses during the extreme weather in Northland from Cyclone Tam, with the region still cleaning up from the high winds and heavy rain.
4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam cleanup begins

6 days ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Karina Cooper |Denise Piper

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Wild weather in Northland brings down trees, cellphone towers and power

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Denise Piper

On the Beaufort Wind Scale, 155km/h is hurricane strength and the highest category on that scale. Makgabutlane was unsure if the winds would reach that strength again, but said “pretty strong” gusts were expected until this evening. Even more sheltered areas were seeing severe gusts, such as Whangārei reaching 96km/h. The strong winds have caused numerous power and phone outages. Northland police said transmission towers in the region’s east and north were damaged overnight.
Crime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister says

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Denise Piper

Programmes to combat methamphetamine addiction could be funded through the proceeds of crime, says Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Meth use has nearly doubled nationwide, with Te Tai Tokerau experiencing a significant increase. The Government aims to stop drug distribution and provide health-led interventions for addicts.
Green light for Whangārei roading project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarket

1 week ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Denise Piper

A roading project set to unlock land for up to 3000 houses, plus a new supermarket and shopping centre, is going ahead in Whangārei. Whangārei District Council has given the green light for the Springs Flat roundabout and Gillingham Rd bridge, providing better access to land north of the city. The key part of the project is an $18 million roundabout on State Highway 1, which will provide access to Springs Flat Rd to the west and Alcoba St in Te Kamo East.
Green light for Whangārei roading project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarket

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Denise Piper

The Springs Flat roundabout in Whangarei will connect from a future supermarket site to State Highway 1 and Te Kamo East housing. Photo / Denise Piper NZME photograph by Denise Piper, 11 April 2025. A roading project set to unlock land for up to 3000 houses, plus a new supermarket and shopping centre, is going ahead in Whangārei. Whangārei District Council has given the green light for the Springs Flat roundabout and Gillingham Rd bridge, providing better access to land north of the city.
New Whangārei homes give access for young Northlanders with disability

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Denise Piper

“Worse still, some live in insecure situations, such as in cars, which is completely unacceptable. “We have taken young disabled people out of rest homes [and] enabled people to finally move out from their family for the first time, which has transformed their lives.”The trust now owns 34 homes, with the three new units in Onerahi opening just after six new units were opened in Glenbervie late last year.
'Significant milestone': New mental health facility opens in Whangārei

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Denise Piper

A new $19.5 million community mental health and addictions facility in Whangārei aims to free up space at Whangārei Hospital. On Friday, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey officially opened Manaia House, next to Whangārei’s Laurie Hall Park, as a new community mental health and addictions facility.
Tough water restrictions end for Northland’s Dargaville and Baylys Beach

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Denise Piper

Sprinklers are once again allowed in Dargaville and Baylys Beach with all water restrictions lifted by Kaipara District Council. Tough water restrictions in Dargaville and nearby Baylys Beach have evaporated thanks to steady rain. Kaipara District Council yesterday lifted all water restrictions for the area, saying much-needed rainfall has resulted in significant water flows over the Kaihu weir and near-normal rainfall is predicted for April.