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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Heather Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand. “Heather Simpson has extensive governance experience and as a current board member, a strong understanding of the strategic importance...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed the passing of legislation to end greyhound racing saying it is a decisive step reflecting the clear will of New...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 April 2026 Percy Burn and Edwin Burn viaducts, on the Hump Ridge Track, and Francis Burn Viaduct, on the South Coast Track, were closed...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Auckland Council From restoring native habitats to reducing waste and improving waterways, people across Devonport-Takapuna are working together to care for the local environment. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board supports...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA). A ballot on the second of April...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 April 2026 Department of Conservation staff on Stewart Island/Rakiura have scaled up an incursion response following at least two further rat detections on the...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 April 2026 This safety alert covers the importance of having communication devices on hand when doing work alone. What happened? A worker in the agricultural...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 April 2026 This safety alert is a reminder to manage the risks around light utility vehicles on the job. What happened? A forestry worker was...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Children and families are better protected and supported under the multi-agency model for responding to family violence incidents. Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The latest Annual Report on the Child and Youth Strategy, released today, has clearly shown a transformation in youth offending. Minister for Children Karen Chhour wants...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Six months after the Government stepped up support for people sleeping rough, more New Zealanders are moving into stable housing across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch,...
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· April 2, 2026
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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· April 2, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 April 2026 DOC Biosecurity Technical Advisor Connor Hines says invasive weeds like common heather, gorse, or broom have recently been found on some popular...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging sports and community clubs across Hawke’s Bay to be vigilant following a number of burglaries targeting club premises. Since February, Police have investigated...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police An offender who fled Northland Police in a stolen vehicle was located drenched, defiant and in possession of methamphetamine yesterday. At around 1pm, an officer in...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted for New Zealand’s largest wind farm project. Contact Energy lodged a substantive application for the Southland Windfarm in August 2025. The...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe My first few days working on Maukahuka, I felt out of kilter. I walked confidently into the bush and found everything was...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government A member’s bill reforming alcohol laws comes into force at midnight tonight, providing much-needed regulatory relief and clarity for the hospitality sector just in time for...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Home and community support workers will receive a temporary 30 per cent increase to their mileage rates to help offset rising fuel costs, Health Minister Simeon...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: PSA A temporary increase in the mileage allowance for home support workers is a welcome response to the fuel crisis but more is needed. Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ puts these doughy Easter favourites to the test. As Easter approaches – and many of us prepare to scoff chocolate eggs and hot cross buns...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The 12 months from July 2024 to June last year saw the highest number of preventable residential fire deaths in a decade, with 17 people...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Across the Arctic north, reindeer still follow routes that have shaped Sámi life for generations, tying people to land, culture and identity. Now University...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Cotality Property values across Aotearoa New Zealand increased by 0.2% in March, matching the same rise seen in February. While this marks a modest lift, it comes against the...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police Police is still taking a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour from travellers going anywhere on our roads this Easter holiday weekend. Over Easter weekend in...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will enter into an agreement to support an additional 90 million litres of storage for diesel at Marsden Point in Northland to boost New...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Waiheke Winegrowers Association Waiheke Island will uncork a new chapter this spring with the launch of Waiheke Island of Wine – October, a month-long celebration of the island’s world-class wine,...