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Customs levies bill passes

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A bill to make revenue collection on imported and exported goods fairer and more effective has been passed by Parliament, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today....

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Fatal crash: Ellerslie

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Ellerslie earlier this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash was reported on Main Highway at 3.37pm....

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Road closed – SH2, Remutaka Hill Road

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Remutaka Hill Road is closed due to a high wind warning. The closure of the road is required for safety and won’t be reopened until winds...

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Serious crash: Main Highway, Ellerslie

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie this afternoon. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3.37pm, near the busy intersection...

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Families to get extra help with ECE costs

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government From the start of next month tens of thousands of households will get extra help with the cost of early childhood education (ECE) thanks to the...

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Predator control planned to protect rare bats

· September 17, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 September 2025 The Ettrick Burn Valley in Fiordland is home to one of the only remaining populations of the southern lesser short-tailed bat/pekapeka, with...

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Federated Farmers slam ECan’s shameless political stunt

· September 17, 2025

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a ‘nitrate emergency’ is a shameless political stunt that won’t help anyone. “It’s incredibly disappointing to see Environment Canterbury (ECan)...

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Remarkable reduction in youth offending

· September 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A ‘tough but fair’ approach, and greater unity across both our communities and government, is keeping people and property safer.  Minister for Children Karen Chhour has...