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· December 9, 2025
Source: EMA The two new Acts that make up today’s Resource Management Act (RMA) reform announcement will provide impetus to economic, business and infrastructure development while also providing environmental guardrails that...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Federated Farmers Today’s release of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill to replace the Resource Management Act is a red letter day for the agricultural sector, Federated Farmers says....
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming news that the Government will be taking urgent steps to end the spiraling consenting crisis that has been hammering farmers and rural communities. “This...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 09 December 2025 In 2023 a large colony of black-billed gulls nested in Tūrangi town centre, leaving a generous layer of guano on cars, rooftops,...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop RNZ / Mark Papalii The coalition’s replacement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) will force councils to compensate landowners for significant...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Police Police are releasing details of a dangerous man sought in connection with the homicide in east Auckland last night. He is 36-year-old Adrian Pani, and Police...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will be easier for local government to use and navigate and deliver better value for ratepayers, say RMA Reform Minister Chris...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking steps to ensure a smooth and fair transition to New Zealand’s new planning and environmental management system, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will accelerate renewable energy projects and unlock the country’s clean energy potential, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. Mr Watts says New...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Assistant Commissioner Paul Basham has broken his silence following the scathing report by the police watchdog. The Independent Police Conduct Authority’s...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) 9 December 2025 – Travellers are being reminded that spare lithium batteries must be correctly packed in carry-on only. This aligns New Zealand with similar efforts...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers and growers will spend less time burdened with unnecessary paperwork and more time farming under New Zealand’s new planning system, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning system will make it significantly easier to build the homes New Zealand needs and give homeowners greater freedom to improve and use...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning system will make it much easier and quicker to deliver the infrastructure New Zealand needs, while giving councils, investors and communities greater...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will make it easier to build the homes and infrastructure our country needs, give farmers and growers the freedom to get...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Government A sweeping overhaul of planning rules will unlock economic growth and help build a stronger New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and RMA Reform Minister Chris...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Construction on the new Hikuwai No. 1 Bridge on State Highway 35 (SH35) has reached a significant milestone, with piling works now underway, laying the...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Luxon said he “absolutely” believed Hipkins over Coster. RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he accepts Chris Hipkins’ word Andrew...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Luxon said he “absolutely” believed Hipkins over Coster. RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he accepts Chris Hipkins’ word Andrew...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are searching for a swimmer after he went missing in a lake on Auckland’s west coast. The 23-year-old man was in waist-deep water with three...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced the Arms Bill to Parliament, bringing New Zealand one step closer to fairer, fit for purpose firearms laws, says Associate Justice Minister...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has updated the safety ratings for used vehicles on Rightcar.govt.nz. People are twice as safe in a 5-star safety-rated...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The ministry said this was in line with the government’s push for efficiency and effectiveness 123rf The Public Service Associations says it has formally raised with...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up this afternoon regarding the homicide investigation in east Auckland. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak to media...
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· December 9, 2025
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning select committee changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which would give bad employers an even greater ability to exploit workers....
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· December 9, 2025
Source: Consumer NZ With 2025 marking the first Christmas when supermarkets must show unit pricing in-store and on their websites, Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to pause and check out...