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2:1 Support For Ban On Puberty Blockers
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 9 December 2025 A new poll has found more than 2:1 support for the ban on puberty blockers announced recently by the Government, with...
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Akaroa King Salmon products recalled due to possible Listeria
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Ahi Mokopuna Limited Partnership in its recall of specific Akaroa King Salmon mānuka cold-smoked products due to the...
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East Auckland homicide: Police make arrest, court appearance tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Police Police have taken a man into custody in the ongoing homicide investigation in east Auckland. Investigators have rapidly progressed the investigation overnight and into today, resulting...
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Mt Wellington homicide: Police make further arrests in ongoing investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Two further arrests have been made in Operation Hawkin, the ongoing homicide investigation in Mt Wellington. The investigation has been underway since the afternoon of 5...
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China NZ Relations – China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand Hosts “Vision 2026” Gala, Strengthening Economic Ties
Source: China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand (CCCNZ) The China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand (CCCNZ) successfully hosted its annual “Vision 2026” gala in Auckland, bringing together over...
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Employment Law – PSA welcomes significant Supreme Court win for family carers
Source: PSA The Supreme Court decision to recognise two parent carers of disabled adults as employees is a significant and important win for family members looking after loved ones who need full...
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Employment Law – Statement of Peter Humphreys on Today’s Supreme Court Decision
Source: PSA Today’s Supreme Court decision means a great deal to me and my whānau. The care I provide for my daughter is not only an act of love, but it is also...
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Legislation – A blueprint for more pollution and environmental harm – Greenpeace reaction to new Resource Management bills
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the Government’s rewrite of New Zealand’s core environmental laws includes an outrageous new idea, whereby companies will be able to claim financial compensation when councils introduce rules...
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Climate – Warmest spring and November on record – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Summaries for spring and November Highlights: – The nationwide average temperature for spring was 13.5°C. This was 1.3°C above the 1991-2020 spring average – The nationwide...
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Legislation – Fewer Consents, Faster Approvals: Property Council Supports Major Planning Reforms
Source: Property Council New Zealand Property Council New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an accelerated resource management reform programme, describing the direction of travel as “very positive” for...
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First Responders – Tongariro fire update #6
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire crews have made good progress in containing the fire in the Tongariro National Park. Thirty firefighters on the ground have been blacking out a...
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Union campaign secures ACC backdown on working from home cut – PSA
Source: PSA ACC has scrapped controversial proposals to force staff into the office three days a week, up from two, following legal action, a complaint to the Commerce Commission by the...
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Man dies at Karioitahi Beach
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after getting into difficulty in the water at Karioitahi Beach on Monday night. Inspector Jared Pirret, Counties Manukau South Area Commander, says...
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Operation Governor: Police make arrests in offending against Ōrewa businesses
Source: New Zealand Police Police have executed a series of search warrants across west Auckland and the North Shore, as part of an investigation into offending at Ōrewa businesses. Five...
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Warrant to arrest: Tehau Creeks-McNiff
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Tehau Ernest Creeks-McNiff, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Creeks-McNiff, 19, is wanted in relation...
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand for Alcohol Levy funding
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 9 December 2025 This publication provides the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand for the Alcohol...
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New Emergency Management Bill introduced
Source: New Zealand Government “The Government has introduced a new Emergency Management Bill today, set to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system” says Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell. ...
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Update: Foxton Beach house fire
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Manawatu Area Commander Ross Grantham: Police can confirm two people have died in a house fire at Foxton Beach today. We...
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Legislation – “Transformational reform” to resource management arrives – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ The Government’s introduction of two Bills to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) is transformational and should result in fewer consents required to unlock development while protecting what...
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Legislation – RMA reform a positive step forward for New Zealand – EMA
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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Legislation – New environment law cuts red tape for farmers – Federated Farmers
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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Federated Farmers: Government ends consenting crisis
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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Fewer gulls, fewer squawks: Tūrangi spared rooftop mayhem
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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East Auckland homicide: Police seeking Adrian Pani for murder
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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New system to make planning easier for everyone
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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Transitioning to the new planning system
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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Boosting renewable energy through planning reform
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...