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Polycrisis in the Pacific as El Niño threatens droughts and floods – ChildFund NZ
Source: ChildFund New Zealand On top of a fuel crisis that is turning into a water, food and health crisis, Pacific islands are bracing for the impact of an El...
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Annual number of home consents up 21 percent – Building consents issued: July 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual number of home consents up 21 percent – news story 2 September 2026 There were 40,908 new homes consented in New Zealand in the year ended...
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Health – Funding cervical screening in general practice welcomed, details critical to successful delivery
Source: Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the decision to fund cervical screening in general practice from 1...
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Dairy Sector – Fonterra provides update on forecast FY26 earnings
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group 2 September 2026 Fonterra Co-operative Group has today advised that it expects its FY26 full year underlying earnings[1] to be at the top end of its...
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New Māori maternal mental health campaign asking whānau to share what support they had when pēpi arrived
Source: Ki tua o Matariki A new nationwide campaign is inviting whānau to share their experiences of the support-or lack of support-around them following the arrival of their pēpi (baby)....
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Events – Schools given chance to perform alongside Stan Walker through new ‘Family Tree’ challenge
Source: Fabrik Wednesday 2nd September, 2026 Stan Walker (Tūhoe, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pūkenga, Tūhourangi, Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāi Tahu) is inviting kura from...
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Oxfam launches Nepal flood response in worst-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, as destroyed roads and swept-away bridges block relief efforts
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Oxfam has launched an emergency response in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, the districts worst affected by last Wednesday’s flash flood, as roads and bridges swept away by the...
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The designer dog house that went from April Fools joke to Home Show raffle
Source: Landmark Homes Landmark Homes has built its April Fools “architecturally designed dog house” for real. It’s on display at the Auckland Home Show, raffle tickets are $5, and every...
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What drives infrastructure costs – and where can we make a difference
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga A new research report from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, shows that the growing costs of building infrastructure do not need...
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Events – July keeps Gumboot Friday moving, with 3,500 free counselling sessions delivered for our rangatahi
Source: Gumboot Friday In July 2026, Gumboot Friday delivered 3,500 free counselling sessions nationwide, supporting 2,205 young people aged 5–25. Sessions are free, no referral is required, and young people choose who they...
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Advocacy – New Zealand did sign a letter criticising Israel which foreshadows sanctions – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) 1 September 2026 PSNA points to a hint of future economic sanctions against Israel, in a statement of concern issued jointly by New Zealand,...
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Economic Environment – Bond yields rocket to 2-decade high as global sell-off deepens – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group September 1 2026 Millions of investors are sitting on portfolios built for a world that seemingly no longer exists, warns the CEO of one of the world’s...
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University welcomes Government announcement towards goal of eliminating cervical cancer
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Te Tātai Hauora o Hine—National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington says tonight’s announcement by the...
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Events – Six60, Maoli and Stan Walker to headline new two-day festival ‘Kingston Calling’ in February
Source: Fabrik Musical legends of Aotearoa and the Pacific will unite at Kingston Calling, a vibrant new two-day music and culture festival transforming Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 19 and...
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2026 TACKLES RISING LONELINESS ACROSS AOTEAROA
Source: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Theme of Belonging Matters announced for 12-18 October AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND – The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF) has announced the...
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ProCare welcomes funded flu vaccine for under-fives as outreach approach helps improve immunisation rates
Source: ProCare 1 September 2026 ProCare has welcomed the decision to fund influenza vaccinations for children aged under five from today, saying it reflects the importance of making immunisation accessible...
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Woolworths set to ‘offshore’ 130 NZ jobs to make more money – Workers First Union
Source: Workers First Union Woolworths, one half of New Zealand’s supermarket duopoly, looks set to send around 130 New Zealanders’ jobs to Australia after announcing consultation today on a plan...
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Health – RACS says better pathways into specialist training are needed
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Tuesday 1 September 2026 Australia is producing enough doctors. The challenge is making sure they can progress through training into the specialist workforce communities...
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College of GPs: Expanded funded flu vaccination for under-fives a win for Kiwi families
Source: The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the decision to expand funded influenza vaccination to all children...
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Government should settle the industrial dispute not attack the workers raising it – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The Government should focus its efforts on settling collective bargaining with 10,000 public servants rather than attacking the PSA over their...
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Construction Costs – Diesel rebound drives construction costs upward – QV
Source: Quotable Value Tuesday, 1 September 2026 Construction costs are on the rise again, with rebounding diesel prices putting pressure on some of the most fuel-intensive trades. QV CostBuilder’s August...
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NEPAL FLOODS: Children at risk of disease as families struggle to access clean water – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Children crammed into public shelters are facing an increased risk of illness as families struggle to get clean water for drinking and washing in the aftermath...
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Government Cuts – PSA Says Enough is enough: public good test needed to stop Govt’s reckless restructures
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Public good test will force agencies to weigh impact on services, communities and Te Tiriti before cutting jobs 4 out of...
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NZ Economy – ASB Housing Confidence Survey Results – Analysis
Source: ASB Bank September 2026 Jane Turner Senior Economist ASB Economics Rising interest rates dull housing confidence ASB Housing Confidence Survey Net percent who believe (3 months to July 2026)...
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Employment Disputes – 10,000 public servants to strike on 9 September – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Public servants across the country will strike from 1pm on 9 September, sending a clear message to their employers and the...
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US Fed rate hike bets on collision course with Fed’s own data – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group August 31 2026 A Fed rate rise in September would be a costly overreaction to a story the numbers no longer support, warns the CEO of one...
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Lifestyle – Thousands of Kiwis Could Pay Up to 70% Less for the Gym This September
Source: Exercise New Zealand 31 August 2026 “When household budgets are tight, investing in your health shouldn’t be the thing that has to go.” “Last year, around 1,700 Kiwis took...