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Solar panel installation to be done at lightspeed
Source: New Zealand Government Installation of solar panels takes months; we are conducting a Sector Review into the installation of residential and small to medium scale solar, with the aim...
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Landmark Conservation Reform Bill will boost economy and protect nature
Source: New Zealand Government Faster decisions, more jobs, and stronger protection for nature are at the centre of a landmark overhaul of New Zealand’s conservation system, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka...
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Education – As youth job market tightens, Ara opens mid-year door for study
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury With the job market tightening for young people, Ara Institute of Canterbury is at this week’s Tahatū Careers Expo New Zealand with timely news: the 2026...
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Health – Government must respond to the impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to explicitly recognise and address the mental health and wellbeing impacts climate change...
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Education to Employment – New white paper calls for stronger collaboration to support school-to-work transitions
Source: Skills Group A new white paper released today by Skills Group is urging secondary schools, tertiary providers, and employers to work more closely together to build and deliver pathways...
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Rate Rebate Scheme to assist ratepayers
Source: New Zealand Government Increases to the Rates Rebate Scheme will help ease cost of living pressures for ratepayers in need of assistance and lower income SuperGold Cardholders, Local Government...
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New climate report yet more reason to reduce dairy herd – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling for immediate action to reduce the size of New Zealand’s largest climate polluter, the intensive dairy industry. This follows the release of the 2026 National Climate...
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Maritime NZ response to the TAIC report into the 2023 Kaitaki blackout
Source: Maritime New Zealand The Interislander ferry Kaitaki blackout event, when it lost power south of Wellington in January 2023, was a close call, and would have been traumatising for...
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Luxon missing in action as climate costs pile up
Source: Green Party The Green Party says today’s National Climate Change Risk Assessment from the Climate Change Commission confirms Luxon’s failure to act on climate is driving up the cost of living...
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NZ announces sanctions on malicious Russian cyber actors, online platforms
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting malicious cyber actors and others supporting Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. Today’s sanctions package designates 20 individuals...
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Federated Farmers – Government running out of time on freshwater fix
Source: Federated Farmers With today marking six months until the next election, Federated Farmers says the Government is rapidly running out of time to fix a broken freshwater system. Freshwater spokesperson...
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Federated Farmers – Countdown begins for Canterbury local government reform
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on Canterbury’s council leaders to move quickly and show real leadership for their communities in the face of impending local government reform. “The starting...
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Health – Medical Specialist Association reaches agreement with Health NZ, looks to next steps
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) has ratified a new collective agreement with Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora....
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New biodiversity plan focuses on turning the tide
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 April 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The Government has set out its priorities to restore biodiversity in New Zealand and make a...
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Call for proposals to restore the historic Chateau Tongariro
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 March 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation Located in the heart of Tongariro National Park, the Chateau has long been an iconic destination...
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NZ Ambassador to Chair WTO General Council
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Clare Kelly as Chair of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council. It is...
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Access changes at Wye Creek
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 May 2026 Source: Department of Conservation and Pioneer Energy The primary purpose of the structures is worker access to the hydro scheme, south of Queenstown,...
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Dogged determination locates fleeing youths
Source: New Zealand Police A Police Tactical Dog Team was on the scent of fleeing youths last week, tracking them through Northland bush for over a kilometre. Just after midnight...
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Drugs, guns and plywood – man arrested for midnight movements
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Matenga Gray, Area Commander Manawatu A man is in court this morning following a Police stop which found him in possession of a...
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Farmers’ nature work recognised and export claims boosted by Silver Fern Farm’s initiative
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister Hon Andrew Hoggard visited Silver Fern Farms in Dunedin to hear how the company is responding to growing export market demand for credible nature...
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Senior doctors vote to accept settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for members of Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS), who represent Senior Medical...
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Frigate project progress key for maritime security
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing work to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s aging frigates as part of broader efforts to strengthen New Zealand’s Defence capability, Defence...
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Current vacancies at OPC
Source: Privacy Commissioner Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rāKia hiwa rā ki tēnei tukuKia hiwa rā ki tērā tukuKia tū, kia oho,kia mataara! Privacy is precious – help protect itThe...
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Supporting communities to create safer environments for children
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has launched a new prevention initiative for parents and caregivers to help keep New Zealand children safe from sexual harm, Associate Minister for ACC...
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Update: Man charged in relation to Ruatiti double homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole on Murumuru Road in December...
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Banking and Security – Fraud check delays well worth the inconvenience, says Banking Ombudsman
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme Delays in processing payments while banks conduct fraud checks can be frustrating but are necessary to prevent scams, says the Banking Ombudsman. Nicola Sladden said the scheme...
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University Research – OpenAI’s evolution examined amid Musk lawsuit – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, alleging the company abandoned the public-interest mission on which it was built. New research...