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Treasury confirms $5 billion bill for Luxon’s climate inaction
Source: Green Party Treasury has put a price tag on Luxon’s Government’s climate inaction, with new analysis showing it could cost up to $5 billion to buy the offshore carbon...
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Operation Phoenix: Police descend on methamphetamine operation hidden in Far North
Source: New Zealand Police A year-long Police investigation has dismantled a criminal operation, allegedly manufacturing and supplying methamphetamine in remote parts of the Far North. Operation Phoenix, led by the...
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Appeal for information on Whitby assault
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute the following to Inspector Renée Perkins, Kāpiti Mana Area Commander: Police investigating an assault on an 11-year-old in Whitby are appealing to the public for...
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Police acknowledge IPCA report – Central District
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding a Police Safety Order (PSO) issued against a man in Central District. In December...
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Work to replace SH27 Ohinekaua Stream Bridge begins
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of a new bridge on State Highway 27 (SH27) between Tahuna and Patetonga in the Waikato will get underway this month, Transport Minister Chris Bishop...
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Taupō fishing regulation updates increase bag limits
Source: New Zealand Government Taupō District’s trout bag limits will increase for the new fishing season, improving stock quality and creating more opportunities for anglers and local businesses, Hunting and...
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Three Police staff to be charged following lengthy investigations
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to acting Deputy Commissioner Tim Anderson: Police are moving to prosecute three staff members following separate investigations arising from a rapid review of Police...
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Maximum Contribution Applying in Each Region From 1 July 2026
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 11 June 2026 Background Under section 53 of the Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018, the Director-General of Health has...
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In Search of Giants: Surveying Powelliphanta
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Nina Mercer, Planning and Performance Advisor Crawling around in the dirt on the forest floor isn’t something I’ve done a lot of, but that’s because I’ve never snailed before! And snailing must be one of the more rewarding pieces...
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Christchurch SH75 improvements complete
Source: New Zealand Government Major roading improvements for State Highway 75/Halswell Road in Christchurch have finished months ahead of schedule, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager...
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New doctors to train in the regions that need them most
Source: New Zealand Government The regions that will host clinical training for the University of Waikato’s new medical school from 2028 have been confirmed, alongside a new nationwide approach to...
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Charter schools helping students achieve their potential
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Education David Seymour welcomes the publication of the first public annual reports from charter schools. “Charter schools are unlocking young New Zealanders’ potential. Students...
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Creating certainty for Rural catchment groups
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers are an integral force behind improving land management practices and the Government is backing their efforts by increasing the footprint of rural catchment groups and...
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Food and fibre exports set to hit record $64.3 billion
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s farmers and growers are powering the economy with exports set to reach a record $64.3 billion, Forestry and Trade Minister Todd McClay announced today....
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Local authority statistics: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Local authority statistics: March 2026 quarter – information release 10 June 2026 Local authority statistics provides information on the performance of core non-trading activities of New Zealand’s...
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Boosting support for school choirs
Source: New Zealand Government The Big Sing, involving more than 9000 students and 280 choirs, has had its funding secured, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today. The New Zealand Choral...
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Lifestyle – Men’s Mental Health Month: Exercise’s Critical Role in Improving Men’s Mental Health
Source: Exercise NZ “Exercise professionals are often among the few health and wellbeing professionals that people see frequently…. “At 67%, mental wellbeing is the second most popular reason Kiwis exercise,...
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Reserve Bank – ASB Bank ordered to pay $6.731 million in largest AML/CFT penalty to date
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 10 June 2026 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua welcomes the High Court’s decision to impose...
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Government Cuts – A third of family violence workforce facing axe as Govt undermines its own mission – PSA
Source: PSA The body responsible for New Zealand’s whole-of-government response to family and sexual violence faces losing a third of its workforce, as evidence mounts that the Government is no longer...
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Government Cuts – Frontline job losses proposed from hospitals in Taranaki, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Tairāwhiti – PSA
Source: PSA 96 roles across the four districts are proposed to be disestablished. Under the proposal, there would be a net loss of 17 roles A further 30 vacant roles...
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Extra funding for rural adverse event preparedness ‘well-deserved’ – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s investment in strengthening resilience and preparedness in rural communities. “This is a well-deserved acknowledgement of the hundreds of people who give thousands...
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Federated Farmers support ACT’s split-gas approach
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming ACT’s announcement that it will campaign on New Zealand adopting a split-gas approach to both its international Paris Agreement targets and its domestic emissions...
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Calls for Government to scrap family violence agency cuts
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Government to abandon their proposal to cut a third of the workforce at the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention. “You...
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Budget 2026: Students to get more and better access to musical instruments
Source: New Zealand Government Boomwackers, ukeleles, and recorders are all part of a plan to bring the joy of playing musical instruments into classrooms, as part of a Budget 2026...
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Appeal for information following crash, Toko
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Chris Allemann, Taranaki CIB: Taranaki Police investigating a serious crash in Toko yesterday are appealing to the public for information to assist...
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Operation Phoenix: Large-scale termination underway + ADVISORY
Source: New Zealand Police Police are currently executing search warrants across Northland and Auckland as part of an ongoing methamphetamine manufacture and supply investigation. The operation, known as Operation Phoenix,...
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Māori Development Fund backing growth, jobs and exports
Source: New Zealand Government More than $5.3 million in Māori Development Fund investments are helping grow Māori-owned businesses, create jobs, strengthen regional economies and expand export opportunities across New Zealand,...