BRIEFS
Two die in Foxton Beach fire
Police say two people died in a house fire this week at Foxton Beach, but they were not identified by press time. Emergency services were called to the Queen Street house about 5am on Tuesday. Police later recovered the bodies of two victims.
New CE at Ucol
Ucol has appointed Jasmine Groves as new chief executive, from January 1 next year. Jasmine has held roles at Massey University, Public Education Foundation, Heart Foundation Australia and Swinburne University in Melbourne, and has been part of Ucol’s executive leadership team for almost five years. Ucol council chair Leanne Southey says the appointment reflects strong confidence in Jasmine’s capability and vision.
Another year on roundabout
Construction of a new roundabout connecting Waitārere Beach to State Highway 1 is expected to continue until late 2026. Work will run from 6am to 6pm each day for most of next year. A lane shift and a 30km/h speed limit is currently in place, although traffic management will change as works progress.
Christmas in Shannon
The Shannon Christmas Parade and Celebrations is on Sunday (December 14) at Shannon Domain from 9am to 3pm. The parade kicks off at 11.30am. Enjoy live music, bouncy castles, a kaumātua space, food stalls, and free activities for tamariki.
Levin races December 19
Levin Racing Club's annual Christmas meeting will be on Friday, December 19. The club’s flagship race, the $400,000 Levin Classic, will be at Trentham on January 3.
