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Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan is working
Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the announcement of Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan, the agency is getting its books back in order and improving performance – delivering lower build...
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Investment Boost driving real investment, lifting productivity
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s Investment Boost is already changing investment behaviour, bringing projects forward, increasing scale, and lifting productivity across the economy, Minister for Economic Growth Nicola Willis...
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Concerns for crew of former ferry at anchor in Tasman Bay
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is voicing its concern regarding the welfare of underpaid seafarers onboard the vessel Vega (formerly the Aratere), which...
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Ready-mixed concrete: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Ready-mixed concrete: December 2025 quarter – information release 11 February 2026 Ready-mixed concrete statistics provide an indicator of construction activity. Key facts In the December 2025 quarter,...
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Housing support working for rough sleepers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making steady progress expanding Housing First support for people sleeping rough, with 199 lease agreements signed since actions were announced in September last...
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Lease agreement for Kawerau site a major step forward for integrated biomass manufacturing facility
Source: Foresta Group Holdings Message: Plans to build New Zealand’s first integrated biomass manufacturing facility to produce pine-based chemicals and low emissions fossil-free fuel to replace coal, have moved a step...
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New approach for Carillon at National War Memorial reflects Anzac connection
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage The iconic Carillon bells have not sounded out across Pukeahu National War Memorial Park since 2020, due to earthquake strengthening to the carillon tower. Manatū...
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BusinessNZ – Amid tough energy decisions, LNG plan has potential
Source: BusinessNZ The Government’s announcement that it will proceed with the procurement of an LNG terminal has the potential to lower the extreme electricity prices NZ experiences in a dry year...
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NZ’s biggest triathlon festival toasts 20 years – Challenge Wānaka
Source: Challenge Wānaka Next week’s anticipated Challenge Wānaka marks 20 years of New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, which has attracted more than 25,000 athletes and injected more than $54 million...
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Council backs submissions on new planning laws, calls for strong local voice
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has unanimously endorsed its submissions on two government bills that would replace the Resource Management Act (RMA). While broadly supportive of creating a more efficient...
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Arrest made in serious assault, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro Crime: Police investigating the serious assault at a residential property on Fitzgerald Avenue on Monday have made an...
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Police seek information about Rānui fire
Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police is seeking information about a fire at a Rānui house in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services attended Vino Cina Heights after...
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Busted: Woman arrested over elaborate 18-year scam
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin and Auckland Police have got together, making an arrest over an alleged romance scam that has spanned nearly two decades. Over this period an unsuspecting...
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Vascular surgery now available in Northland
Source: New Zealand Government Northlanders will now be able to access key vascular surgery procedures at Whangārei Hospital, marking an important step in improving access to essential specialist care in...
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Sheep farmers come to parliament to celebrate record year
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has today hosted a celebratory barbecue for farmers, industry representatives and MPs to mark the upcoming National Lamb Day on 15 February....
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Hastings stabbing – Police appeal for footage
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Karli Whiu: Hastings Police are seeking information as they investigate a serious stabbing that occurred in the early hours...
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Reckless ride ends in court for teen
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager’s reckless ride on an electric bike through the North Shore found him making a hard landing into court. On Tuesday night, Police initially responded...
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Independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has instigated an independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the purpose of the...
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Palmerston North Hospital ED expansion underway
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is underway to expand and upgrade Palmerston North Hospital’s emergency department, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This redevelopment is a practical, front-line investment that will...
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Tax Reform – State of the Nation report shows persistent inequality, requires rebalancing of tax system – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes The State of the Nation report released today by Better Taxes Coalition member, The Salvation Army, shows persistent inequality across most measures, from child poverty and food...
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Universities – Transformational gift to support natural environmental research at Victoria University
Source: Victoria University of Wellington, Te Wāhanga a Manaia – Faculty of Science and Engineering Te Wāhanga a Manaia—Faculty of Science and Engineering is celebrating a remarkable $5 million gift...
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Giving Western Springs lake a fresh start
Source: Auckland Council One of Auckland’s most loved and historic waterbodies is getting a much-needed helping hand. This week, Auckland Council’s Environmental Services and Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience teams...
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University Research – Stark differences in COVID-19 vaccination rates between Māori and non-Māori, research finds – VUW
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington A new study analysing COVID-19 vaccine uptake has found markedly lower vaccination rates among Māori, which researchers link to existing inequities in healthcare...
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Government – A message from HM King Charles III on the 100th anniversary of the constitutional relationship between Tokelau and New Zealand
Source: Government House A message from HM King Charles III on the 100th anniversary of the constitutional relationship between Tokelau and New Zealand To the people of Tokelau, Malo Ni! My...
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Banking – ASB half year result: Supporting our customers for long-term prosperity
Source: ASB ASB has reported a cash net profit after tax (NPAT) of $719 million for the six months to 31 December 2025, up 1% on the prior comparative period. ...
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What’s point of external review of Govt. anti-strike facebook adverts with no finding of fault? – PSA
Source: PSA The independent review of the Government’s controversial facebook adverts opposing the nationwide strikes last October is a waste of public money with no finding of fault able to be...
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Nearly 40,000 more building products approved
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more plumbing and drainage products already used widely in Australia can now be accessed easily by Kiwi tradies and do-it-yourself homeowners. “The Government is focused on fixing the...