OSI archive

Year: 2025

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Pacific Trade Ministers to meet in Fiji

· July 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will travel to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade Ministers Meeting (FTMM).  “Trade...

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High risk of freezing fog and black ice prompts warning

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is warning motorists to be prepared for challenging driving conditions on central South Island highways over the next...

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Politics – Farmers welcome halt to new plan changes

· July 16, 2025

Source: Federated Farmers The decision that councils will be stopped from rushing through new restrictive plan changes is welcome news to farmers, Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Councils...

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SH76 Brougham Street construction begins

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Work is set to start on major upgrades to State Highway 76 (SH76) Brougham Street in Christchurch that will support economic growth and make it safer and...

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Further losses predicted for wetlands in future

· July 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific...

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Durable Fire Station Lockers

· July 16, 2025

Source: Press Release Service A well-organised fire station saves precious time when every second matters. OzLoka® New Zealand is proud to supply top-quality fire station lockers, helping firefighters stay ready,...

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Education – Eighth charter school opens in Auckland

· July 16, 2025

Source: Charter School Agency The country’s newest charter school, Twin Oaks Classical School, opened its doors today (July 14).  The Greenlane school combines two educational pathways – the Charlotte Mason method...

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Government to stop Council plan changes

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will stop councils wasting their officers’ time and their ratepayers’ money on plan changes in advance of the new planning system coming into force,...

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Speech to the 2025 LGNZ Conference

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the...

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Getting more Kiwis into jobs

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Jobseeker beneficiaries will be the focus of the Government’s employment programmes over the next three years, says Minister Louise Upston. Minister Upston has welcomed an updated...