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Ara hub celebrates 10 years of airport jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston is marking 10 years of the Ara Jobs and Skills Hub, which trains and connects people to jobs...
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This World Water Day: Clean Water Is More Than Survival — It’s a Pathway to Women’s Empowerment – World Vision
Source: World Vision A quarter of the world’s population don’t have access to safe drinking water Women and girls are especially impacted, with some walking up to 15 kilometres for water World Vision...
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Government introduces legislation to reaffirm Police tools to prevent, disrupt, and address crime
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced a Bill to amend the Policing Act 2008, reaffirming Police’s ability to record images and sounds in public places, and some private...
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Events – Record number of schools set to compete at 2026 National Secondary School Waka Ama Championships
Source: Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ A record 142 secondary schools and 2,300 participants from across Aotearoa will gather at Lake Tikitapu next week for the 2026 Secondary School Waka Ama...
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Greenpeace – Thousands call on Christopher Luxon to condemn the illegal attacks on Iran by Trump and Israel
Source: Greenpeace Thousands of people have signed a petition demanding Christopher Luxon stand up and condemn the illegal attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. Greenpeace delivered the petition...
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Justice Issues – A positive direction for abuse survivors, but nowhere near where it should be
Source: Ihorangi Reweti Peters – a State care survivor and advocate. The Lead Coordination Minister to the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care...
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Universities – Traffic silently killing Aucklanders – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Pollution from cars in Auckland is killing around 700 people a year and hospitalising 4,000 more, with health researchers calling for policy changes. More than...
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Waikato Steel Manufacturing Project Fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government A structural steel manufacturing plant that will help build the future of New Zealand’s infrastructure has been approved through Fast-track. National Green Steel Limited lodged its...
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Police seek information on Wellington aggravated assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Aro Valley are asking the public for information to help identify the offenders. The victim was walking on Ohiro Road...
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Genomic trial brings testing home for Kiwis with cancer and rare disorders
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders with cancer and rare disorders will benefit from faster, locally delivered genomic testing through a new clinical pilot being launched by Health New Zealand,...
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Activist Sector – Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting must condemn illegal war
From: Peace Action Wellington New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins will land in Canberra for the third iteration of the Australia and New Zealand Foreign...
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GlobalData reveals most-exposed countries and key damage channels as recession risk rises from Hormuz disruption
Source: GlobalData The US–Israel–Iran war is severely disrupting global energy and logistics markets, heightening recession and inflation risks. With the Strait of Hormuz heavily constrained and commercial shipping facing elevated...
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Employment Trends and Research – Benefits in use: popular vs untapped
Source: Robert Half Benefits with the highest usage, according to New Zealand hiring managers: Working from home/hybrid options (41%), flexible work arrangements (32%), and (un)paid sabbaticals/leave of absence (26%). Benefits...
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Fuel stocks remain healthy, monitoring steps up
Source: New Zealand Government The latest data on fuel stocks shows New Zealand continues to hold healthy levels of petrol, diesel and jet fuel, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate...
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Opening address at Annual Immigration Law Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa, thank you for inviting me to join you at the Immigration Law Symposium. It’s a privilege to be here today and speak about...
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FENZ pause on job cuts is responsible, but the Govt. must now step in and stop them
Source: PSA Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s decision to postpone its restructure pending a second Employment Relations Authority ruling is a responsible step, but the PSA is clear: these cuts should...
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University Research – Hauraki Gulf seabirds face tough time raising chicks – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Studies this summer show seabirds in the Hauraki Gulf are struggling to raise chicks, as the impacts of climate change hit. Lack of food...
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Culture and Heritage – New Zealand creatives embrace digital tools
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage New research shows that seven out of 10 creators use digital tools for creative or cultural practices. Secretary for Culture and Heritage Leauanae Laulu Mac...
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World Vision – AFGHAN CHILDREN FACE HUNGER CRISIS AS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT CUTS FOOD SUPPLY AND INCOME
Source: World Vision World Vision is warning of a rapidly worsening hunger crisis in Afghanistan after Iran halted food exports due to the escalating conflict across the Middle East. Afghanistan is...
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Environment – EPA continues positive trend for hazardous substances decisions
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) maintained the upward trend for hazardous substances decisions in the second quarter of the 2025-26 year. Dr Lauren Fleury, Manager Hazardous Substances...
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Health – Drug Foundation welcomes substance harm action plan
Source: NZ Drug Foundation The NZ Drug Foundation is welcoming a new substance harm action plan that it says has many interventions the sector has long called for. The government’s...
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Warrant leads to numerous charges
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized firearms, ammunition and drugs during a search warrant at a Te Kamo property. Whangārei CIB were executing a search warrant on Mcmillan Avenue...
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Greenpeace hold ‘nitrate emergency’ demonstration outside Environment Southland meeting
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace activists are demonstrating outside Environment Southland today, handing out copies of a recent report on Southland groundwater to force councillors to confront the realities of nitrate contamination in...
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$468k to help reduce dog bite incidents
Source: New Zealand Government Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says a grant of $468k from the Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund to the SPCA for dog desexing will help address...
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Coromandel brown kiwi move off Motutapu for the first time
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 March 2026 Source: Save the Kiwi These kiwi were transported back to the region by representatives from Ngāti Hei and Ngāti Huarere for release on...
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False alarm shows mine’s safety culture is built to last
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 March 2026 A routine incident at New Zealand’s deepest gold mine has given WorkSafe inspectors rare, real-world proof that years of joint safety training are...
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Strong summer of naturing wraps up as storm recovery continues
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 March 2026 The Department of Conservation booking data from 1 October to late January shows visitors spent more than 323,000 nights in huts and...