OSI archive

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Terms of Reference Inquiry into Ports and the Maritime Sector

· May 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Parliament – New Zealand’s ports (both marine and inland) and maritime sectors plays a crucial role in global trade, transportation, and economic development. The Transport and Infrastructure Committee...

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Making it easier to consent quarries and mines

· May 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has opened public consultation on the biggest change to national direction in New Zealand history, with proposals to make it easier to consent quarries...

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More regional events to get funding boost

· May 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is driving economic growth in the regions by investing $2.6 million in 152 regional events, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “I’m thrilled...

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DOC reveals surprising toilet paper stats

· May 29, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 May 2025 The North Canterbury ranger’s job is to not only clean public toilets at DOC sites but also replace the toilet paper. Now...

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Invercargill to Consider Ethical Procurement

· May 28, 2025

Source: Press Release Service esterday (Tuesday 27 May), Invercargill City Council agreed to commission a staff report on a proposed change to its procurement policy, aiming to exclude companies involved...

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DOC starts local conversations on paid parking pilots

· May 28, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 May 2025 “We’ve begun formally sharing important information with local stakeholders on the paid parking pilots including our plans and timelines,” says Catherine Wilson...

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Preparing for winter in Kaikōura

· May 28, 2025

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Kia ora koutou, I hope everyone has been able to catch that first glimpse of snow dusting our mountains. This autumn I’ve been enjoying tidying...

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Embracing alternatives to outdoor burning

· May 28, 2025

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Mulching Mulch is used to cover soil. Laying down lawn clippings and leaves for mulching will enrich your soil and plant life. It traps moisture...

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Safeguarding the health of Manukau Harbour

· May 27, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Auckland’s Manukau Harbour Te Maanukanuka-o-Hoturoa is well-loved and well-used by Aucklanders – so it’s important we continue to protect the health and vitality of the harbour.  In...