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What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood
Source: Auckland Council [embedded content] Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be...
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Hobsonville Point – first decade of a housing masterclass
Source: Auckland Council Hobsonville Point has evolved into a living example of smart housing in a growing city. The harbourside suburb in west Auckland has shown how walkable, well-designed, mixed...
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Fitch outlook reaffirms case for fiscal discipline
Source: New Zealand Government Global economic volatility makes the Government’s programme of fiscal consolidation more important than ever, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Fitch Rating’s decision to place New Zealand’s...
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Police asking for information on park assault
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in Stratford yesterday evening are asking the public for...
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It’s a start – council welcomes review of Dog Control Act and urges urgency
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has welcomed the government’s announcement of a ‘comprehensive review’ of the ageing Dog Control Act 1996 and urges that this progress with urgency, and a...
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PSA – What is the Govt. hiding? MPI blocks key info on meat inspection privatisation
Source: PSA MPI officials make flying visit to USA to reassure key export market The PSA is calling on the Ministry for Primary Industries to lift the veil of secrecy on...
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Government orders review of Dog Control Act
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks....
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Overseas merchandise trade: February 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Overseas merchandise trade: February 2026 – information release 20 March 2026 Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand...
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Tairāwhiti graduates celebrate milestone at EIT ceremony
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 21 seconds ago Fifty-seven graduates crossed the stage at the War Memorial Theatre in Gisborne today, in the first EIT Tairāwhiti graduation since the polytechnic...
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Rahui declared following death on Pouākai Range
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 March 2026 Tēnā tātou, kua tae mai te rongo, kua tau te toki o Aitua ki runga i tētehi tangata i a ia ka...
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Health and Alcohol – Ki Tua o Matariki: Alcohol Law Changes Risk Pushing Harm Further Into Everyday Life
Source: Ki tua o Matariki Alcohol Law Changes Risk Pushing Harm Further Into Everyday Life Ki Tua o Matariki (KToM) is warning that proposed changes to alcohol laws could increase harm...
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Understanding Auckland’s regional flood maps
Source: Auckland Council In Auckland, we’ve seen how natural hazards like flooding, coastal erosion and landslides can impact people, homes and businesses. We’re also seeing more Aucklanders interested in knowing...
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Appeal for information on fight at Common Room bar in Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones, Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone else affected by a group of people fighting...
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Auckland’s digital library – a story of growth, access, and community
Source: Auckland Council Across Tāmaki Makaurau reading has quietly transformed. You can see it on the morning train where someone is listening to an audiobook, in a café where a...
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New features coming to Govt.nz App
Source: New Zealand Government Significant new features will soon roll out on the Govt.nz app, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. “The Govt.nz App will provide New Zealanders with easy access...
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Police making enquiries into unexplained death in Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Karli Whiu: Police are making enquiries after a man was located deceased at a construction site on Omahu...
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Recognition – Safeguarding Children wins New Zealand Community of the Year 2026
Source: Safeguarding Children A nationwide movement that has trained more than 93,000 advocates to recognise and respond early to signs of child abuse has been awarded the Mitre 10 New...
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Statement – Home support workers must be front of queue for fuel fix Nicola Willis – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA is urging the Finance Minister to make 23,000 home support workers a priority when delivering urgent support to low income workers hit by sharply rising petrol prices....
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Investigation launched 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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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...