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Release: Millions spent to rehash bad ideas on retail crime
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government has spent $3.6 million dollars on a retail crime advisory group, including paying its chair $920 a day, to come up with ideas...
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Going for Growth: Public Works Act overhaul
Source: New Zealand Government The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom, Land Information Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Removing...
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Violent crime drops for the first time since 2018
Source: New Zealand Government Police data shows that violent crime has fallen for the first time since 2018, indicating that the Government’s tough-on-crime and victims-first approach is working, Police Minister...
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Social workers enabled to have more time helping children and young people
Source: New Zealand Government “Families, young people, and social workers are set to benefit from technology upgrades at Oranga Tamariki that will free up social workers to spend more time...
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Four to appear in court following burglaries, Waihi
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Four people are before the courts after separate burglaries in Waihi and Waihi Beach areas. The offending occurred between 23 January and 5 February....
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Refreshed eating disorders strategy announced during awareness week
Source: New Zealand Government As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is announcing his intention to refresh New Zealand’s eating disorders strategy, and shining a...
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Activist News – Peace diplomacy must lead in addressing Chinese warships in Tasman Sea – PAW
Source: Peace Action Wellington Over the past five days, a group of Chinese warships has been travellingin the Tasman Sea and practicing live fire drills. The NZ Navy and Australian...
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Business Appointments – Raine & Horne beefs up executive team in New Zealand with the appointment of James Shepherd
Source: Raine & Horne Highlights Raine & Horne appoints James Shepherd as Supervision and Compliance Manager for New Zealand, bringing almost 16 years of industry experience to support the super...
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Chinese live fire: a wake-up call for NZ’s investment priorities
Source: ACT Party “Chinese war ships engaging in live fire in the Tasman Sea ought to be a wake-up call for our investment priorities,” says ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron....
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All eyes on the Eastern Bay of Plenty
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Over the past few weeks Eastern Bay of Plenty highways have been a hive of activity with crews busy resurfacing State Highway 2 (SH2) in...
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Smoother path for Great Rides
Source: New Zealand Government Cycling our Great Rides is about to get a whole lot smoother, with a $9 million Government boost for infrastructure upgrades and replacements, Tourism and Hospitality...
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Results – Port Marlborough reports strong half year performance for 2025
Source: Port Marlborough Port Marlborough has filed its Half Year Report for the first half of the 2025 financial year, highlighting positive progress across its key focus areas: people, planet, prosperity,...
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Drug and Alcohol Testing – Recent data indicates an increase in amphetamine-type substances and opioids
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Imperans Q4 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 25 February 2024 – The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace...
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Health – Mum needing essential heart scan faced life-threatening delays
Source: Kia Manawanui Trust | The Heart of Aotearoa New Zealand A mum needing an essential heart scan was told she’d have to wait ten months – at the earliest –...
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Energy – Meridian and NZAS agree 50MW reduction for winter 2025
Source: Meridian Energy 25 February 2025 – Meridian Energy Limited and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have agreed that NZAS will provide 50MW per hour of demand response for...
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Police response to Lake Rotokākahi protest
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Seven people were arrested at a protest at Lake Rotokākahi last night, after refusing to leave a worksite related to a Rotorua Lakes Council...
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Missing person located, Ōtara
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Location: Counties Manukau A 19-year-old who was reported missing earlier today from the Ōtara area has been located safe and well. Police would like...
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Report highlights urgent need for “life-changing” free dental care
Source: Green Party ActionStation’s Oral Healthcare report, released today, paints a dire picture of unmet need and inequality across the country, highlighting the urgency of free dental care for all...
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Government to consider Special Economic Zones
Source: New Zealand Government Marsden Point could become the heart of a bold vision to boost New Zealand’s fuel and energy security, and an attractive option for overseas investors seeking...
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Residency fast tracked for Primary Teachers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more Kiwi kids access the teachers they need to thrive in the classroom by fast-tracking the residency process for primary teachers.“We know...
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Advocacy – New Report Shows Existing Approach to Dental Care “Not Fit for Purpose” – Action Station
Source: Action Station A landmark report is published today by the Dental for All Coalition telling human stories of struggles with oral healthcare in New Zealand. One of the key...
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Did you see a road rage incident in Northland yesterday?
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are appealing for information following an incident on Ngunguru Road, where a motorist received serious injuries following an assault at around 5.45pm. Detective...
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NZ-AU: YakTrak and Grist Join Forces to Transform People Development & Compliance in Contact Centres
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Contact centre leaders face constant pressure to coach teams, manage compliance, and improve performance. Yet without structure, visibility, and...
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ISCA Forms Partnership with Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) to Establish Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification Programme in China
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool...
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Deputy PM visit harnesses huge interest in NZ in the Gulf
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has completed a successful visit to the Gulf region today, focused on building economic growth opportunities and conducting strategic foreign policy...
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Sahm Capital Empowers Investors at CMF Riyadh 2025 Investor Bootcamp
Source: Media Outreach RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – Sahm Capital, a leading financial services provider, empowered investors at the CMF Riyadh 2025 Investor...
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TCMA Chairman elected as President of ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers, joining forces to accelerate the development of the AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), has been elected as the President...