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AI Traps for Heaphy a first for DOC
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 March 2026 The traps use machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence, to recognise pest species and only trigger if a pest enters, making...
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Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Restrictions on Worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns the ongoing restrictions imposed by the Israeli occupation on access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem,...
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Awards – Outstanding women recognised in annual awards
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Four outstanding women in extractives were recognised today for their achievements, receiving top honours at the industry’s annual awards. New Zealand Minerals Council, Aggregate and Quarry...
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Illegal fishing spikes in marine reserve, public tips welcomed
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 March 2026 “The silver lining is we are very lucky to have an incredibly supportive local community sending us photos and keeping watch. They...
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First significant Pharmac medical device proposal since procurement changes
Source: New Zealand Government Pharmac has negotiated a provisional agreement for the supply of drug eluting stents to public hospitals that would result in estimated savings of $1.2m for public...
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Appeal for information, burglaries, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Dan Scott – Napier Police: Police are appealing to the public for information following burglaries in Greenmeadows and Tamatea. Police were called...
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NZ and Tuvalu reaffirm strong partnership
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo in Auckland today, during his first official visit to New Zealand. “New Zealand and Tuvalu...
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New technology introduced for autumn push in hornet eradication
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New technology is being introduced to Biosecurity New Zealand’s yellow-legged hornet eradication programme in Auckland to further strengthen the operation in the lead up...
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Energy Sector – ERGANZ welcomes launch of Billy to help Kiwis find power plans that fit their needs
Source: Energy Retailers and Generators Association of New Zealand (ERGANZ) ERGANZ welcomes the launch of Billy, the Electricity Authority’s new free power bill comparison tool, saying the service promises to...
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Health Coalition – New report shows communities need better policy support to combat growing food insecurity
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa and Healthy Families South Auckland have released a new report highlighting key actions needed to improve access to affordable, nutritious food for communities across...
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Energy Sector – Electricity Authority launches free power comparison and switching site ‘Billy’
Source: Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko New publicly owned digital tool helps households check they’re on the right power plan Thursday 26 March 2026 – New Zealanders can now compare...
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Local knowledge proves pivotal in trio of arrests
Source: New Zealand Police Police were quick on the heels of a trio allegedly responsible for an aggravated robbery and car theft in Glen Eden yesterday. Just before 4pm, Police...
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Speech to the Infrastructure NZ One Day Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be here today. I’d like to thank Katie Bradford for the warm welcome and Nick Leggett and his team at...
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Reserve Bank Advisory – “Keeping Cash Local” consultation extended to 31 July 2026
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 26 March 2026 – Due to strong interest from the public and key stakeholders, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Te Pūtea Matua has extended...
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Providing false details, fishing without licence and fishing out of season lands angler in Court
Source: Fish and Game NZ Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at Loch Cameron near Twizel in October 2025. Blake...
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Love Their Game® – Momentum builds for Auckland-wide sideline behaviour initiative
Source: Aktive Just over a year after eight Auckland Regional Sport Organisations partnered with Aktive to launch a collective push for positive sideline behaviour, the movement has surged to 18 Regional...
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Health Politics and Tech – Threats won’t fix Health NZ’s AI problem Investment will
Source: PSA Health NZ is threatening health workers with disciplinary action for using AI tools like ChatGPT to write notes. But the PSA says the real question is why staff are...
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Workers First calls on finance sector to act on fuel crisis and support workers
Source: Workers First Union Workers First – the union for finance workers – has written to financial institutions across Aotearoa, calling on them to support their staff amid rising petrol costs...
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Universities – As AI races ahead, can the law keep up? UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA How can existing and emerging legal frameworks govern artificial intelligence without stifling innovation? This question will be top of mind at a conference on...
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Storm News – Northland weather update 01 0830hrs 26 March
Source: Northland Regional Council Advisory issued on behalf of Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group UPDATE 01; MARCH WEATHER EVENT Hi all, Just a quick update you on the weather situation...
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Awards – Entries now open for the ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards
Source: EMA Entries are now open for the ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards 2026, encouraging local exporters to showcase their achievements on the world stage and be recognised among...
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Environment – EPA approves new herbicide to control weeds in fodder beet
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved Trifix Herbicide to control broadleaved weeds in beet crops used for livestock feed. FMC New Zealand Limited applied to import...
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Catch limit changes for two rock lobster fisheries
Source: New Zealand Government Catch limits for spiny rock lobster have been reduced for Gisborne, and increased for Otago following a regular sustainability review, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones...
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Online surveys to reduce burden on businesses
Source: New Zealand Government A Stats NZ programme to move more business surveys online is helping reduce the burden on businesses, Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti and Small Business and...
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Government once again squeezing young people into one-size-fits-all model
Source: Green Party The Green Party has serious concerns with the proposed changes to NCEA by Luxon’s Government, which will undo decades of progress towards a student-centred system. “Luxon’s Government is...
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Man in custody following Grove Street incident, Nelson
Source: New Zealand Police A man has been taken into custody following an incident in Grove Street, Nelson. Police were called just after 9:20pm yesterday following reports of a verbal...
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Pharmac proposal to procure drug-eluting stents will mean savings for public hospitals
Source: PHARMAC 25 March 2026 Media release Hospital devices Pharmac has negotiated a provisional agreement for the supply of drug eluting stents to public hospitals that would result in savings...