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Customs levies bill passes
Source: New Zealand Government A bill to make revenue collection on imported and exported goods fairer and more effective has been passed by Parliament, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today....
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Women’s Day of Action for Pay Equity – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU This Saturday 20 September, 132 years after women secured the right to vote, thousands of women and allies across the country are taking to the streets to rise...
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Fatal crash: Ellerslie
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Ellerslie earlier this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash was reported on Main Highway at 3.37pm....
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Road closed – SH2, Remutaka Hill Road
Source: New Zealand Police Remutaka Hill Road is closed due to a high wind warning. The closure of the road is required for safety and won’t be reopened until winds...
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First Responders – Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews respond to multiple fires across Canterbury region
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are battling eight vegetation fires across the Canterbury region. Strong winds across the region are fanning fires and the...
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Fire and Emergency – King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers from Oxford, Fox Glacier, Matatā, and Taihape were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor-General the Rt Hon...
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Police call for information in ‘cowardly’ aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in investigating a cowardly aggravated robbery late last month. Police would like to speak to two men featured in...
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Have your say on proposed speed limit change – SH3 Hāwera north
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency is seeking public feedback on a proposed speed limit change for a section of State Highway 3 (SH3) in Hāwera. The proposal...
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Serious crash: Main Highway, Ellerslie
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie this afternoon. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3.37pm, near the busy intersection...
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Families to get extra help with ECE costs
Source: New Zealand Government From the start of next month tens of thousands of households will get extra help with the cost of early childhood education (ECE) thanks to the...
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Politics and Policy – Former Prime Ministers and young MPs unite at Parliament for launch of “Tomorrow Together”, a call for better long-term decision-making in Aotearoa
Source: WEAll Aotearoa New Zealand On Wednesday 17 September, Tomorrow Together, an initiative of WEAll Aotearoa, is unveiling a national discussion document at Parliament, asking Kiwis how our country can get better at...
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Predator control planned to protect rare bats
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 September 2025 The Ettrick Burn Valley in Fiordland is home to one of the only remaining populations of the southern lesser short-tailed bat/pekapeka, with...
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Local News – New green space for Pukerua Bay in Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building from Wairaka Park in Porirua’s Pukerua Bay and restore the land to grassed open space for...
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GAZA: Leaders of major aid groups call on world leaders to intervene following UN genocide conclusion – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies working in Gaza are calling on world leaders to urgently intervene after a UN commission concluded, for the first time,...
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Celebrating Predator Free 2050 progress from Waiheke to Akaroa
Source: NZ Department of Conservation New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 movement is stronger than ever with 9000+ community trapping initiatives and 20 large landscape projects. In this blog, we look...
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Greenpeace applauds ECan for declaring nitrate emergency, calls for candidates to pledge real action
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency, calling it a long-overdue acknowledgement of a worsening health crisis. But the organisation warns that real action must...
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Federated Farmers slam ECan’s shameless political stunt
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a ‘nitrate emergency’ is a shameless political stunt that won’t help anyone. “It’s incredibly disappointing to see Environment Canterbury (ECan)...
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Remarkable reduction in youth offending
Source: New Zealand Government A ‘tough but fair’ approach, and greater unity across both our communities and government, is keeping people and property safer. Minister for Children Karen Chhour has...
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Nurse-led cystoscopy clinics delivering timely cancer care in Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Government A new nurse-led cystoscopy service at Dunedin Hospital is helping bladder cancer patients receive their essential follow-up care on time, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Bladder...
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Promoting resilience and insurance ties in London
Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience...
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Flare requirements: what you need to know
Source: Maritime New Zealand We’ve received a few queries about the use of LED flares on commercial vessels, prompted by the circulation of some incorrect information. Maritime NZ continues to...
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Minister must back online safety bill to protect Kiwi kids from online predators after reckless cuts – PSA
Source: PSA The Minister responsible for online safety must support Labour MP Reuben Davidson’s Online Safety members’ bill launched today if she’s serious about protecting children from online predators and extreme...
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Review of sustainability measures for fisheries – October 2025 round
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates 23 July 2025 – Consultation extended a week Fisheries New Zealand has received requests from some submitters seeking an extension to the closing...
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GAZA: Leaders of major aid groups call on world leaders to intervene following UN genocide conclusion – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children GAZA, 17 Sept 2025: The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies working in Gaza are calling for urgent intervention after a UN commission concluded, for the first...
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Government takes action on Bird Flu preparedness plan
Source: New Zealand Government New proposals for a long-term approach to manage high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as Bird flu, aim to reduce the impacts on poultry...
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Cost recovery proposals under the Organic Products and Production Act 2023
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates 15 July 2025 – Closing extended The consultation has now been extended for another 4 weeks. This will now close on 10 August...
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The Future of SME Security: Human Presence Meets Smart Tech
Source: Press Release Service Headline: The Future of SME Security: Human Presence Meets Smart Tech NZ businesses face growing security risks, best managed with a mix of guards and smart...