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Arts – NZSA Mentorships 2026 announced!
Source: NZSA We are pleased to announce the 13 emerging writers who have been selected for The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa 2026 Mentorship Programme....
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Last chance to save globally rare plants from rabbits
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 March 2026 It’s part of a wider goal to have a pest free Kaitorete Spit which is internationally recognised for its ecological value and...
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Investigation following serious assault, Amberley, Hurunui District
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Police are investigating following a serious assault last night in Amberley, Hurunui District. At around 10.25pm Police were called...
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Court decision summary – Tamiefuna v R [2025] NZSC 40
Source: Privacy Commissioner 20 Mar 2026, 10:13 Have you ever wondered whether the information privacy principles in the Privacy Act 2020 are relevant to the right against unreasonable search and...
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Counties Manukau youth to get faster support
Source: New Zealand Government A new dedicated child mental health service in Counties Manukau was officially opened today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, marking an important step in ensuring...
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Economy – RBNZ Advisory: Expanded April Monetary Policy Review and change to focus of Business NZ speech
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) 20 March 2026 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) is expanding its communications approach...
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Appointments – CAA appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) After a thorough recruitment process, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Banner as Chief Financial Officer to its...
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Save the Children – Conflict drives Eid food price surge across Middle East and wider region, leaving families struggling to cope
Source: Save the Children Food prices have surged in some of the most food-insecure countries in the Middle East and wider region due to the ongoing conflict, threatening to push the...
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Health – New air pollution report prompts renewed calls for action
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation A new report reveals that more than 700 Aucklanders are dying every year from traffic-related air pollution – a toll now rivalling smoking – yet little...
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Investigation launch following serious injuries, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro CIB: Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Police were...
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Allocation process for flight landings in Westland Tai Poutini National Park opens
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 March 2026 The allocations process is the way DOC manages aircraft landings in and around the popular South Westland glaciers. Currently, four businesses are...
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Employment Issues – MBIE still fighting to cut flexible work as third mediation looms and Employment Relations Authority hearing set – PSA
Source: PSA MBIE’s controversial and unlawful crackdown on flexible work arrangements protected under its collective agreement with workers will be subject to a third round of mediation with the PSA in...
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Federated Farmers – Wellbeing Fund a ‘game changer’ for rural mental health
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say today’s announcement of a $4 million rural wellbeing fund will be an absolute game changer for rural mental health and wellbeing. “This funding will do...
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Fire Safety – North Waikato moves to restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for North Waikato from 4pm Thursday 19 March until further notice. During a restricted...
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Takitimu North Link Stage 2 Fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government A major transport upgrade for the Western Bay of Plenty has received Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. NZTA lodged its application in August 2025...
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New survey shows drop in crime
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: New survey shows drop in crime Fewer people are becoming victims of crime in New Zealand, according to new data published today. The...
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Charter school students attended more than state students in 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says baseline attendance data for charter schools shows they’re off to good start, but there is more work to be done. ...
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Waihoehoe Road Upgrade driving forward
Source: New Zealand Government Main construction is getting underway on the Waihoehoe Road Upgrade, helping to build the future of Auckland’s transport system Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “This marks...
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Auckland’s annual plan – have you given feedback yet?
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s plan for 2026/2027 is out for public feedback now, setting out the council’s services, activities and spend for the year ahead.Aucklanders are encouraged to share...
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University Research – HPV self-test boosts cervical cancer screening ‘across the board’, new study confirms – VIC
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Making human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing available to all women increases the number of people screened for cervical cancer, a new study led by...
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GDP increases 0.2 percent in the December 2025 quarter – Gross domestic product: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand GDP increases 0.2 percent in the December 2025 quarter – news story 19 March 2026 New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.2 percent in the December...
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GDP data shows a growing economy
Source: New Zealand Government Economic data released today confirms the economy was growing at the end of last year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures released today show...
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Ban on retaining reef fish bycatch remains
Source: New Zealand Government A proposal to allow certain reef fish species taken as bycatch in the fishery in the north of the North Island to be retained and sold...
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DOC and Meridian Energy celebrate 10-years of powering Kākāpō Recovery
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 March 2026 This year marks 10 years of collaboration between DOC and Meridian as the National Partner of the Kākāpō Recovery Programme, working alongside...
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Economy – RBNZ releases Summary of Submissions and Key Decisions from Liquidity Management Consultation
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 19 March 2026 – The Reserve Bank has published a Summary of Submissions and Key Decisions paper on the Liquidity Management Review consultation. Decisions on...
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Body found in search for missing man, Lake Manapouri
Source: New Zealand Police Police searching for the missing man in Lake Manapouri over the past week, have this morning recovered a body. On Saturday 14 March, around 6.15pm, Police...
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Commissioner’s speech to the National Cyber Security Summit 2026
Source: Privacy Commissioner 17 Mar 2026, 09:00 Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster spoke on Tuesday 17 March at Takina in Wellington It’s great to be here today to: share some observations,...