Digger ruptures gas pipeline
Whangārei's Seaview Rd was cordoned off yesterday for about an hour after a gas leak was found at a residential property. Three fire appliances along with a First Gas van attended the scene to find the leak, which had been caused by a digger dislodging a concrete wall and rupturing the gas pipeline. Whangārei senior station officer Paul Thompson said by midday, the leak had been found and sealed with no further risk to nearby residents.
$6m community centre opens
A $6 million youth and community centre will open in Whangārei today.
Te Ora Hou is opening its new, purpose-built youth and community centre at 4pm today at 104 Corks Rd, Tikipunga.
Te Ora Hou Northland began building just under two years ago after having to move from its site at Raumanga. It has just completed the project at a cost of $6 million, which has been made possible by grants, donations and the support of local businesses.
The new site includes buildings which will provide office and working space for a number of organisations; supporting community social workers, youth workers, educators, support workers, counsellors and administrators. The design also allows for a number of different community meeting rooms.
The site covers 2ha and includes a sports field, full-size basketball gym, fitness room, large kitchen and a number of classroom spaces for young people.
Northland TV channel launch
