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Centenary celebration for the Cholmondeley Children’s Centre
Source: New Zealand Governor General Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like...
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Weather News – A Mosaic of Severe Weather – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 17 – Thursday 20 March – A mosaic of Severe Weather Warnings and Watches cover the South Island, highlighting strong winds and heavy rain...
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Animal Welfare – Five animals killed; demand for rodeo ban intensifies – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is reinforcing its call for a ban on rodeo following the death of a bull at the Waimarino rodeo on Saturday 15 March. At the same...
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Energy Sector – Electricity Authority shines new spotlight on the retail market
Source: Electricity Authority The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (the Authority) is introducing mandatory retailer reporting of domestic and small business customer data to increase transparency and accountability in New Zealand’s...
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Union Name Change – Our union’s new name: ‘FIRST Union’ Becomes ‘Workers First Union’
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union is pleased to announce that the union has now formally changed its name from ‘FIRST Union’ to ‘Workers First Union’ (or ‘Workers First’, for short)...
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Police get whiff of dodgy deal
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A member of the public’s spidy senses and an officer’s keen sense of smell has assisted Police in locating more than 70 bags of...
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Economy – RBNZ supports release of Police’s National Risk Assessment
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 17 March 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua welcomes the release of the latest National Risk Assessment (NRA)...
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Family Court Judges appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of two new Family Court Judges. The new Judges will take up their roles in April and May and...
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Brace yourself – Windy weather ahead for Wellington drivers
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 17 March 2025 10:25 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Wellington drivers will need to take extra care on the region’s roads with wind...
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New High Dependency Unit will expand critical care services in Wellington
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Wellington Regional Hospital’s first High Dependency Unit (HDU).“This unit will boost critical care services in the lower North...
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Strengthening education ties across the Pacific
Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti will travel to Port Moresby this week to attend the Conference of Pacific Education Ministers alongside representatives from Pacific nations and...
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Public’s help sought after serious Miramar incidents
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Police are seeking the public’s help following two serious incidents in Miramar overnight. At 2am, Police were...
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New Business – Soda’s New Online Platform a Game-Changer for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Source: Soda Kiwi entrepreneurs now have an easier way to turn their business ideas into reality. Soda has launched an online business platform, packed with short business courses that give aspiring entrepreneurs and...
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Research – Gender parity clarity: New Zealand’s deepest dive into KiwiSaver balances reveals crucial demographic insights
Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission Results from the largest analysis of KiwiSaver, encompassing more than 3.2 million members, reveal no progress has been made on closing the gender...
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Banks and Security – ASB launches Caller Check to combat scammers
Source: ASB ASB has launched Caller Check, its latest innovation in its fight against scammers to help protect customers from impersonation scams. Research by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance last year...
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Universities – Fiordland’s marine habitats surveyed to develop first complete picture of biodiversity – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Scientists have long known Fiordland’s marine habitats are home to a diverse range of species, from bright orange cup corals to huge...
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Greenpeace Statement: The deep sea mining industry is crumbling and desperate Source: Greenpeace The 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority, which starts today in Kingston, Jamaica, is the first under the...
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Education delegation departs for Europe & UK
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is leading a New Zealand delegation to Iceland to participate in the 2025 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP). “The summit...
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Health requirements strengthened for children of temporary visa holders
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening health requirements for dependent children of people on temporary visas to ensure more consistency in the immigration system.“In recent years, a spike...
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Proposed amendments to the New Zealand Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say New Zealand Food Safety wants your feedback about changes to the New Zealand Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds. The...
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Plan ahead for upcoming works on SH1 north of Auckland
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Motorists traveling on State Highway 1 (SH1) north of Auckland are advised to plan ahead, with lane and road closures scheduled between Sunday 16 and...
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Take care, pay attention: Fire alongside SH1 Brynderwyn Hills
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 14 March 2025 5:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is currently fighting a scrub fire next to...
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Rebuilding SH1 at Whakapara
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors will begin rebuilding a section of State Highway 1 near Puhipuhi Rd, Whakapara, from next week. From Wednesday...
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NZ & India launch Comprehensive FTA negotiations
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay today announced New Zealand and India have formally launched negotiations on a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. Mr...
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Road closed following crash, SH2, Waioeka
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are advised to expect delays after a crash on Waioeka Road (SH2) this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Waiata...
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Serious crash: Great South Road, Penrose
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Great South Road, Penrose is closed at the intersection with Southdown Road following a crash. The three-vehicle crash was reported to Police just after...
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Crash blocks Auckland Northern Motorway, Dairy Flat
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) The Auckland Northern Motorway is partially blocked heading southbound near the Wilks Road Overbridge following a crash. The crash, involving multiple vehicles, was reported...