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CTU welcomes Tax Justice Aotearoa policy statement
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed today’s Tax Policy Statement from Tax Justice Aotearoa, calling it a timely and important contribution to...
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Tony Balfour Appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board
Source: New Zealand Government Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced Tony Balfour as the new Chair of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board. “Tony Balfour will join the New Zealand Lotteries Commission...
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Tax Reform – Rebalancing our tax system to deliver for ordinary New Zealanders
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 15 April 2026 – Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) has today released its Tax Policy Statement setting out a mix of proposals that together could rebalance...
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Zero Waste – NZ must not export waste to Fiji
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Zero Waste Aotearoa is calling on the New Zealand government to explicitly reject the export of New Zealand’s waste to Fiji. A massive incinerator has been...
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Economy – RBNZ opens consultation on draft changes to insurance prudential legislation
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) – Te Pūtea Matua 15 April 2026 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) – Te Pūtea Matua has opened consultation on an...
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Rinse and repeat: serial burglar busted
Source: New Zealand Police A woman who allegedly burgled a Manurewa laundromat repeatedly will face court today. On eight separate occasions between 26 March and 13 April, the offender and...
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Transporting New Zealand calls for urgent repairs on Tiniroto Road, Gisborne
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deteriorating...
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LINZ staff pay the price as agency agrees with Minister to do ‘less with less’
Source: PSA Are Ministers now directing headcount targets? PSA calls for transparency Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) admits service levels will fall in some areas as it embarks on a major...
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Health – Public input critical as new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy released
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission A once-in-a-decade Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been released for public consultation, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on New...
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Fire Safety – Fire ban lifted in parts of Otago
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Otago Central, Naseby and Lakes zones into a restricted fire season as of 8am on Wednesday 15...
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Report shows economic contribution of seniors
Source: New Zealand Government The latest Business of Ageing report shows older people are increasing their contribution to New Zealand’s economy through paid work, running businesses, taxes, spending, and unpaid...
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Arrest made following aggravated robberies, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Vaughan, Christchurch CIB: Police have arrested and charged a young person in relation to two aggravated robberies last week...
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Expanded role for community pharmacists
Source: New Zealand Government From June, it will be easier and more affordable for parents to get treatment for their children for a range of common health conditions, with expanded...
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Offender in the doghouse after vehicle theft
Source: New Zealand Police A man who stole a vehicle with a dog inside and drove dangerously across Auckland will now face court. Police were called to Lincoln Street, Ponsonby...
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Minister welcomes Landcorp special dividend
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will receive a $10 million special dividend from Landcorp Farming Limited today, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says. “We expect our state-owned enterprises...
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Auckland celebrates an air quality ‘victory lap’
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have good reason to take a deep breath; the region’s air quality has improved steadily over the past two decades, with scientists reporting encouraging progress in...
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Dunedin to get new Crisis Recovery Café
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has today announced the second South Island Crisis Recovery Café will open in Dunedin. “Talking to people with lived experience, the...
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Census shows jump in the population of our rarest endemic bird
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 April 2026 Efforts by DOC, local mana whenua, Auckland Zoo, stakeholders and many dedicated volunteers this spring-summer have significantly improved your chances of spotting...
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International travel: February 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand International travel: February 2026 – information release 14 April 2026 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term...
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International migration: February 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand International migration: February 2026 – information release 14 April 2026 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering...
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Recent high road toll has Police urging caution to drivers
Source: New Zealand Police Police are disheartened in the number of fatal crashes on our roads across the country over the last few days and are urging drivers to exercise...
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Stolen rings found during search, Gisborne
Source: New Zealand Police Police want to find the owners three rings, that were recovered during a search warrant in Gisborne. Police conducted a search warrant today, at an address...
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Kiwis urged to get naturing this Conservation Week
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 April 2026 From planting natives and coastal cleanups to pest eradication on workplace grounds, families, communities and colleagues are coming together to connect with...
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Drugs, cash, weapons located in routine traffic stop, Lower Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police A man has been arrested after a routine traffic stop yielded drugs, cash, and weapons yesterday in Lower Hutt. Wellington Police Dog Section Officer in Charge,...
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New Zealand tourism continuing to rise
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor numbers continue to rise, with particularly strong growth from people visiting from China over Chinese New...
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Police seek information after ambulance tyres slashed
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police are seeking information into two incidents where ambulances were targeted and damaged. Police are investigating the wilful damage reports at two Hato Hone...
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Advocacy – Auckland council votes to investigate sanctioning Israel for war crimes – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa – PSNA PSNA has congratulated Auckland City Councillors who voted this morning to investigate supporting sanctions against Israel for war crimes. The Auckland...