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Release: Kiwis worse off this April thanks to Govt choices
Source: New Zealand Labour Party April 1 used to be a day when workers could count on a pay rise with stronger support for those doing it tough, but that’s...
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Release: Three more years for Interislander ferries
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Winston Peters is shopping for smaller ferries after Nicola Willis torpedoed the original deal, which would have delivered new rail enabled ferries next year. “Instead...
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Help shape the future of farm plastics recycling
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is encouraging New Zealanders, particularly in rural areas, to share their views on proposed regulations to improve the management of farm plastic waste, Environment...
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Business – Appointment of Chair-elect for Mainland Group – Fonterra
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today announces the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Coutts ONZM as Chair-elect of Mainland Group, the proposed divestment entity of Fonterra’s global Consumer...
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Fatal crash: SH11, Haruru
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A section of State Highway 11 near Haruru has been closed due to a fatal crash. Police are in attendance at the crash involving...
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New Podcast – Queerying Archaeology podcast available now – Heritage NZ
Source: Heritage New Zealand A new episode of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s Aotearoa Unearthed series of podcasts looking at archaeology in New Zealand is now available to download. Entitled...
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Cooks Strait Ferries – Port Marlborough welcomes government announcement on new ferry decision
Source: Port Marlborough Port Marlborough is pleased to acknowledge the Government’s announcement today with the news that cabinet has confirmed the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in...
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Weather News – Wet weather and warmer nights ahead – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 31st March – Thursday 3rd April – As another month with below-average rainfall comes to a close, MetService is forecasting a wet and warm...
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Employment Issues – IPL fuel workers strike begins over unfair bonus scheme exclusion – Workers First Union
Source: Workers First Union Despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue through mediation, IPL continues to offer the bonus only to non-union employees, a decision that Workers First says is unlawful...
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Health and Employment – Exhausted Bupa aged care workers take a stand against proposed cuts
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation On Tuesday, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) BUPA members will be making a stand on behalf of their communities over fears...
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Transport Sector – Delay in replacing Cook Strait Ferries major risk for industry and economy
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The first results from the 2025 National Road Freight Survey show that 79 per cent of road freight industry participants agreed or strongly agreed...
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Economy – RBNZ expands access to the Exchange Settlement Account System
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 31 March 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is opening access to its Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) following...
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Police appealing for information following serious assaults, Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing for information from the public in relation to a number of serious assaults in Hastings. Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley...
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Rail ferries and straightforward infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the 60-year legacy of the Interislander connecting...
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State Highway 2, Waikino closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2, Waikino is curerntly closed while emergency services respond to a crash. The two-vehicle crash happened near School Road, and was reported...
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Powhiri at Te Ahu Cultural Centre
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kia kotahi mai ki te ao nei Kia kotahi mai ki te whenua nei Kia kotahi mai ki nga wai e rere nei Kia kotahi...
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Patterson leads the running of the sheep at the Great NZ Muster
Source: New Zealand Government Te Kūiti’s Great New Zealand Muster is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the sheep and the farmers, and the invaluable role they play in our communities...
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Taupō gets revved up for Supercars
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Motorsport fans heading to the 2025 ITM Taupō Super 440 event next month should plan ahead and be prepared for heavy traffic on the roads...
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Release: Myanmar junta must stop the airstrikes
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government should work with other countries to press the Myanmar military regime to stop its bombing campaign especially while the country recovers from the...
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Economy – RBNZ outlines work to support competition
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 31 March 2025 – Today the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Te Pūtea Matua appeared before the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) for their...
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Appointments – SAP Expands ANZ Leadership with Two Key Appointments
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners Hires Brian Senior and Gretta Svendsen to Double-Down on Public Sector and Accelerate Growth SAP NEWSBYTE – March 31, 2025 – SAP today announced it...
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Reserve Bank capital review welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government The Reserve Bank’s decision to review its capital requirements has been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis.“Submissions made to the finance and expenditure committee’s banking inquiry...
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Police strike lucky chord to locate four firearms
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have located four guns inside a guitar case in Ōrākei following a call to Police. At about 2.10pm yesterday, Police received a report...
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Release: National failing to deliver on supermarkets
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National is paying lip service to its promises to bring down the cost of living, failing to make any meaningful change in the grocery sector....
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Police strike lucky cord to locate four firearms
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have located four guns inside a guitar case in Ōrākei following a call to Police. At about 2.10pm yesterday, Police received a report...
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Drivers on notice: Expect to be stopped anywhere, anytime
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Northland Police will be out in force in coming weeks in a bid to reduce speed on local roads. Throughout the next six weeks...
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Fatal crash, Oparau, Otorohanga
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Kawhia Road, Oparau, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.45pm. The...