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A beginner’s guide to responsible pet ownership in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council There’s no doubt that pets bring many Aucklanders a lot of joy. But if you and your family received a new pet recently, there are all kinds...
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Health and Govt Cuts – Chronic health care assistant short staffing harming vulnerable patients – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora’s attempt to cut costs by requiring health care assistants to carry out cohort patient watches is harming vulnerable patients and staff, NZNO says....
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Death by aid cuts: Oxfam reaction to OECD preliminary data on aid spending in 2025
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa In response to the publication today of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) preliminary data on Official Development Assistance (ODA) for 2025, Oxfam Aotearoa’s Advocacy and Policy...
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Research – ACT and National dominate LinkedIn while Labour barely shows up — new report ranks every NZ MP
Source: Blackland PR 10 April 2026 – New Zealand’s first comprehensive ranking of MP LinkedIn performance reveals a striking digital divide between the government and opposition benches. A new report from...
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PSA – Govt cost cutting puts Ministry of Justice jobs supporting Māori-Crown relations at risk
Source: PSA A proposal to cut 26 roles at the Ministry of Justice would undermine the Ministry’s ability to deliver on its Te Tiriti obligations, in the latest example the Government’s...
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Events – Pay Equity Cancelled Cheque Presentation Event to Highlight Impact on Care and Support Workers
Source: PSA Opposition MPs will present giant bank ‘cheques’ representing $20,644.45 in stolen pay equity wages to care and support workers at the Bridge of Remembrance this Sunday, 12 April. The...
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Auckland City Deal Sets Direction – Now Progress Must Follow, says EMA
Source: EMA Momentum and progress will mark the success of today’s landmark city deal agreed between Auckland City and the Government, says the EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association). “This is the...
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Police make arrests as pressure continues on gangs in firearms investigations
Source: New Zealand Police Police in west Auckland have made several arrests in separate operations focusing on firearms offending, all in a morning’s work. Yesterday morning the Waitematā Gang Disruption...
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What it takes to find a feral cat on Auckland Island
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Kristen Clements “When they made their way, not without difficulty, through the intertangled forest, and passed beyond the line of the great trees, they...
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Youth arrested for Southland burglaries and fuel thefts
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a string of burglaries and fuel thefts in Southland have arrested a 17-year-old youth and say the swift response should be a warning to...
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Police investigating fuel theft from Marton business
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating the theft of about 3000 litres of diesel from a Marton business this week. The theft happened on Tuesday, between 4.20am and 4.50am...
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Landmark Auckland deal to unlock city’s potential
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new era...
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Over 200% roll growth in first seven charter schools
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s roll return data tells us what we already knew; families want schooling options that reflect the needs of their children, says Associate Education Minister David...
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Appeal for information following fatal mobility scooter crash, New Plymouth
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sophie Gurnsey: Police are appealing for information following a fatal mobility scooter crash in Blagdon, New Plymouth, last month. On Thursday 5 March...
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Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): December 2025 quarter – information release 9 April 2026 The quarterly greenhouse gas emissions account provides timely estimates of New Zealand’s...
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New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our freshwater 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our freshwater 2026 – information release 9 April 2026 New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our freshwater 2026 presents information on the...
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Activist Sector – Wellington March against the War
Source: Peace Action Wellington Peace Action Wellington is hosting a march against the war on Saturday, 11 April at 11am from Civic Square to Parliament. “The US and Israeli war...
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Oxfam: Peace talks only successful if ceasefire encompasses the region, as Israel launches deadliest strikes yet on Lebanon
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Reacting to news today of a two-week ceasefire between US/Israel and Iran, Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar said: “We share in the widespread relief that the world...
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Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 10...
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Economy – How New Zealand can get more growth from its infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Foundations for Growth: How infrastructure can increase productivity, spotlights the role of infrastructure in driving productivity and economic growth....
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Last call on red tape: Alcohol Bill open for submissions
Source: New Zealand Government The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament last week and is now open for submissions at...
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Police dog unit helps lead to quick arrests in Wellington ram-raid
Source: New Zealand Police A Police dog unit was hot on the scent of four young males this morning in Miramar, which saw them taken into custody within an hour....
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Greenpeace – New Zealand’s water quality in a dire state: New govt report
Source: Greenpeace A new report on New Zealand’s fresh water from the Ministry for Environment has been released, revealing that its quality and safety has been worsening. The report outlines that...
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Property Market – Residential construction cost growth reaccelerates as building activity lifts
Source: Cotality New Zealand residential construction costs recorded a further lift in the March quarter, with annual growth accelerating as signs of a recovery in the country’s building activity boost...
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Economy – OCR on hold, ceasefire adds a new element – Cotality
Source: Cotality – Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson As widely expected, the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee held the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25% today. Even...
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Prepare now for Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Auckland Council As the North Island prepares for the impact of Cyclone Vaianu, Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) has activated its Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) to Alert Mode ‘Orange’ to...
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Save the Children – Ceasefire is a first step, but children in Lebanon still under fire
Source: Save the Children Reports that the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire will be a welcome relief for families in the region, who have suffered five...