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Social Security Amendment Bill pushes poverty on people

· May 15, 2025

Source: Green Party The Government’s just-passed Social Security Amendment Bill is set to create more benefit sanctions that will push families deeper into poverty.  “Instead of punching down on the...

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First Responders – Winslow hay bale fire update #1

· May 15, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a large fire involving hay bales in Winslow, Ashburton around 11.30pm last night. Incident Controller Carrie Swanson...

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State Highway 2, Pahiatua closed

· May 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua is closed following a serious crash. It happened around 3pm and involved two vehicles. Traffic is being diverted off State...

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Valuers Bill passes first reading

· May 15, 2025

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets A Bill that modernises and re-enacts the Valuers Act 1948 passed its first reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins and Minister...