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First Northwest Busway station opens
Source: New Zealand Government The first station completed as part of the Northwest Busway project – Westgate Station – has been delivered on time and under budget, bringing northwest Aucklanders...
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Consultation on a prudential levy opens
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today released a consultation document on the introduction of a prudential levy. This...
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DOC staff delight at rare spotted skink sighting
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 10 August 2026 In the most recent threat ranking, an expert panel classified the Canterbury spotted skink as Nationally Endangered. There are thought to be...
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RBNZ leadership continues regional engagement to hear first-hand economic perspectives in Nelson-Tasman
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Dr Anna Breman, Board Member Jeremy Banks, External Monetary Policy Committee Member Carl Hansen, and Director of...
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Earlier monetisation of Chorus debt to the Crown supports infrastructure investment
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has entered into binding agreements to monetise the debt it holds in telecommunications lines company Chorus, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure Minister Chris...
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James Miller appointed FMA chair
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer today announced the appointment of James Miller as chair of the Financial Markets Authority...
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$10m in assets restrained following meth importation investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Police have restrained a $10 million list of assets, including luxury performance vehicles and properties, off the back of an attempted importation of more than half...
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Jobs data shows why economic growth matters
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s labour market statistics confirm what many New Zealanders already know from experience: the second quarter of this year was a tough one, Finance Minister Nicola...
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Reappointments for KGC and Transpower Boards
Source: New Zealand Government Directors Whaimutu Dewes and Owen Coppage have been reappointed to the Transpower Board until 2029, ensuring governance continuity as the national grid operator embarks on a transformative...
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Winston Peters: “New Zealand In Its Eleventh Hour”
Source: New Zealand First Introduction Good afternoon. This election is going to be pivotal for the direction of our country, and what is needed more than anything else is serious...
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Become a naturing pro this winter
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Nature needs all of us, and the good news is that making a difference doesn’t always require heaps of time and energy. There are things...
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Businesses can now apply to transition from gas
Source: New Zealand Government The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is now open for businesses making the investment to reduce their reliance on gas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Energy Minister...
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Warkworth to Te Hana PPP signed
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement to deliver the first section of the Northland Expressway – Warkworth to Te Hana – starting one...
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Deputy Chair appointed to Reserve Bank Board
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis today announced the appointment of Byron Pepper as Deputy Chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board. “Byron Pepper has made...
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RBNZ Deputy Chair appointed
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua welcomes the elevation of Byron Pepper to the role of Deputy Chair of its...
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Operation Harvey: Police shut down illegal cannabis grow houses
Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua Police have dealt a major blow to organised crime in the Bay of Plenty, busting a large, commercial scale drug operation, making over a dozen...
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Over $800,000 of assets and cash forfeited in Wairoa
Source: New Zealand Police The Gisborne High Court has ordered the forfeiture of over $800,000 worth of assets and cash belonging to a Wairoa couple convicted of drug supply. Acting...
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Better tools to fund and finance new infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill passed by Parliament today will give developers and councils more innovative tools to fund and finance the infrastructure New...
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Live stream leads Police to the scene
Source: New Zealand Police An online attention-seeker turned viewers into witnesses after allegedly live streaming his illegal activity in west Auckland. Around 6.10pm on 25 July, a TikTok live stream...
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Over 97,500 families benefiting from FamilyBoost
Source: New Zealand Government Over 97,500 New Zealand families have now received FamilyBoost payments to help with the cost of early childhood education, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Raising young...
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Appointments to the NZTA Board
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has today announced the reappointment of David Smol and the appointments of Lana Stockman, Steve Haszard and Murdo Beattie to the New...
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CPI reported monthly from 2027
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will have access to monthly inflation data from July 2027 as part of a major upgrade to the country’s economic statistics, Statistics Minister Scott...
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Search for Jeremy Robertson completed
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Richard How: Police have completed a further search for missing man Jeremy Robertson in Rotorua this week. On Wednesday 22 July,...
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Aucklanders to have their say on proposed changes to Plan Change 120
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee has today approved proposed changes to Plan Change 120 for public notification. This gives Aucklanders another opportunity to have their...
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Aoraki/Mount Cook suspension bridge open date revealed
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 July 2026 This week, the finishing touches and final checks are being made on the new bridge which spans 189 metres across the Hooker...
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EIT delivers the skills Hawke’s Bay businesses need
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 minutes ago EIT’s close partnerships with local industry are helping Hawke’s Bay businesses access the skilled graduates they need. Technology company Hawke’s Bay Technologies...
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Fiscal discipline critical during global volatility
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s inflation figures show the impact of the global oil price shock, while reinforcing the Government’s prudent response to global volatility, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says....