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Feedback wanted on working with engineered stone
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says the consultation on working with engineered stone closes in one month and hopes to hear from...
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Stats NZ information release: Electronic card transactions: January 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: January 2025 – 13 February 2025 – The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based...
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Govt Cuts – Axing 63 roles at Callaghan Innovation will drive essential skills out of the country and undermine Government growth agenda – PSA
Source: PSA New redundances at Callaghan Innovation will undermine the country’s capacity to commercialise innovations of New Zealand businesses, which the Government claims it is so focussed on, says the union...
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Consumer NZ warns of car rental company’s questionable practices
Source: Consumer NZ A recent investigation reveals how autoUnion pressures customers into paying large bonds to cover the excess on an insurance policy some believe is dodgy. Chris Schulz, senior...
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$14 million boost for sports facilities across Tāmaki Makaurau from Auckland Council
Source: Auckland Council A top-of-the-line climbing structure for Auckland tamariki and rangatahi to use and enjoy is one step closer thanks to Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund....
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Universities – Deep dive on deep-water reefs finds new marine species – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Marine researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington have discovered a species of sea squirt that is thought to be new to...
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Finance – Mortgage advisers alarmed at ComCom proposal that will be “shocking for consumers”
Source: Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) The Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) has revealed recommendations by the Commerce Commission to supposedly “promote...
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Release: Homelessness growing under National
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Housing is going in the wrong direction under National, despite promises to build more houses and reduce the social housing waitlist. “The Salvation Army State...
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Going for growth: supermarkets on notice
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is seeking to bolster supermarket competition to deliver a better deal for shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. “Studies have shown that New...
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Speech to New Zealand Economics Forum
Source: New Zealand Government Tēna koutou katoa. Greetings everyone.Thank you Matt for the introduction and can I acknowledge the presence of former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. It’s a pleasure...
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Whakapapa Holdings Limited public hearings to begin
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 13 February 2025 Acting Deputy Director-General Policy and Regulatory Services Ewan Delany says DOC received 529 submissions. “We would like to thank everyone who took the...
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The Risk of Adverse Events Associated with Mesh and Non-Mesh Repair of Groin Hernias: A literature review
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Summary In light of the pause on use of mesh in urogynaecology procedures in New Zealand in 2023, and the hernia mesh report in...
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First test train journeys through City Rail Link
Source: New Zealand Government A test train has now completed its first trip through the full length of the City Rail Link (CRL) tunnel in Auckland, representing a critical step...
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Update – Search for missing man, Mt Aspiring National Park
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) The search for a man reported missing in a river in Mt Aspiring National Park on 6 February remains ongoing. Police have located a...
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Police make arrest over Birkenhead aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) An arrest has been made following the aggravated robbery of a Cash in Transit van in Birkenhead on Tuesday afternoon. Overnight, Police executed a...
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Fatal crash, Cromwell-Clyde Road
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm two people have died following a crash on State Highway 8/Cromwell-Clyde Road yesterday evening. The two-vehicle crash, involving a vehicle and...
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PSA takes urgent legal action to stop damaging cuts to jobs & services at Health NZ
Source: PSA – Files three legal actions with Employment Relations Authority – Seeks orders to stop Govt sacking thousands of health workers The PSA has filed legal proceedings to stop the gutting of...
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Update on December 2024 and January 2025 rental data
Update on December 2024 and January 2025 rental data The national-level stock measure for actual rentals for housing for December 2024 and January 2025 will be included in Selected price...
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Housing Market – Subtle turning point for property sellers – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic New Zealand’s property market is showing early signs of a gentle turnaround, giving resellers a glimmer of renewed leverage after a prolonged downturn. CoreLogic NZ’s latest Pain &...
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Universities – $1.4m for research on childhood wheeze – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) An HRC grant of $1.4m will support research into a promising new oral medicine for childhood wheeze. A Health Research Council grant of $1.4m will...
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SH6 Havelock night-time resurfacing works postponed until Thursday 13 February
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that night-time resurfacing works planned on State Highway 6, Havelock have had to be pushed out a day...
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Road Closed SH8 Cromwell-Clyde Road
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 8, the Cromwell – Clyde Road, is closed south of Cromwell following a serious crash involving two vehicles, reported at 5pm. Emergency...
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Surveys
Source: Privacy Commissioner 2024 biennial survey on privacyMedia release: Digital revolution drives concerns for New Zealanders: UMR survey results. APPA Privacy Awareness Week 2011 social media survey 8 December 2011...
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Public advised to avoid Brentwood Ave, Highbury
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Members of the public are advised to avoid the Brentwood Ave area in Highbury due to an ongoing Police operation. Motorists around the area...
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Detour in place Atawhai entrance to Nelson after crash, HPMV vehicle drivers to park up
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency There has been a crash on SH6 QEII Drive, near the intersection with Nelson’s Atawhai Drive (near Founders Park). If possible, people should delay their...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Ngāhinapōuri
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died in a crash on Kakaramea Road, Ngāhinapōuri on 9 February. He was 60-year-old...
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Universities – Do public health measures really make us happier? – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Do policies aimed at making people healthier also make them happier? And to what extent do they infringe on personal autonomy are questions central to...