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Enough for a feed | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation By Helen Ough Dealy Whitebaiting can be competitive. Some fishers will go to great lengths to protect their fishing spot, particularly if the whitebait are running...
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Brooke van Velden completely undermines personal grievance system
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is sounding the alarm about the latest attack on workers from Minister of Workplace Relations and...
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Southern Seabirds Trust Seabird Smart Awards
Source: New Zealand Governor General E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei ra, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa....
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ACT welcomes reforms to respect fishers
Source: ACT Party Welcoming the Oceans and Fisheries Minister’s announcement of reforms to the Fisheries Act, ACT Oceans and Fisheries spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “Access to healthy fisheries is practically a...
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Speech to New Zealand Economics Forum
Source: New Zealand Government Tēna koutou katoa. Greetings everyone.Thank you Matt for the introduction and can I acknowledge the presence of former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. It’s a pleasure...
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Fisheries consultation must put sustainability before profit
Source: Green Party The Green Party is urgently calling on the Government to prioritise long-term prosperity of our oceans in its consultation on the Fisheries Act. “Our oceans are in...
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Benefit levels fail to keep families out of poverty
Source: Green Party The Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report is a bleak indictment on the failure of Government to take steps to end poverty, with those on benefits,...
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Consultation opens on fisheries reforms
Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on proposed changes to the Fisheries Act which Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says are the most significant reforms in the...
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Fisheries reform: proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand wants your feedback on a package of proposals that will enhance value to fishers and better ensure sustainability. These...
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Heritage – Frozen in time – National Lamb Day celebrations at Totara Estate
Source: Heritage New Zealand Totara Estate near Ōamaru will play a prime role in this year’s National Lamb Day celebrations on February 15. The historic farmstead, a Tohu Whenua cared...
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Speech to the Financial Services Council
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. I would like to begin by thanking Kirk Hope and the Financial Services Council for the opportunity to speak to you all this morning....
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Best spots to enjoy Valentine’s Day in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day… and it’s in the water and on the land all across the Auckland region. This year Tāmaki Makaurau is...
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Spartina control vital to protecting native species
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 10 February 2025 Spartina is a fast-growing, salt-tolerant grass that can grow to two metres tall. Although it was originally planted in locations across New Zealand...
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Going for Growth: Unlocking investment in NZ
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is modernising visa settings to incentivise migrants to invest in New Zealand.“Foreign investment has the potential to provide jobs for Kiwis, lift incomes by...
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PM must condemn Trump’s ethnic cleansing plan
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling for the Prime Minister to show leadership and be unequivocal about Aotearoa New Zealand’s opposition to a proposal by the US President...
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Universities – ‘Inequities stick out to me’, says new Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) This month, Sir Collin Tukuitonga became one of two professors of Niuean descent in the world. Professor Sir Collin says it’s an honour to join...
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Opposition to seabed mining remains strong as Fast-Track process opens for applications – Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM)
Source: Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) As the government opens the floodgates today for project applications under its new Fast-Track Approvals Act, opposition to seabed mining is as strong as...
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EIT Tutors teach invaluable skills to remote islands of Tokelau | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 2 minutes ago Two EIT tutors have spent six weeks in Tokelau, teaching essential plumbing and automotive maintenance skills to support the remote...
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Mining Issues – Greenpeace welcomes Northland mining pullout
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming the decision by an Australian mining giant to pull the plug on its plans to mine for minerals in a forest reserve in the Far North....
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Explore the best summer spots at Auckland Regional Parks
Source: Auckland Council We’re pretty lucky here in Tāmaki Makaurau, to have access to such epic scenery right in our own backyard. With a whopping 45,000 hectares, Auckland’s 28 regional...
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Housing Market – First home buyers well placed for 2025 – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic – Commentary from Kelvin Davidson, CoreLogic NZ Chief Property Economist In today’s Pulse, CoreLogic NZ’s Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson looks at the conditions facing first home buyers...
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Fire Safety – Dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Otago’s alpine area
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Otago’s alpine area into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 5 February until further notice. A restricted...
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Fun ways to stay cool and active in Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council Make the most of summer with Auckland Council’s Pool and Leisure Centres, suitable for all ages and comfort levels. Whether you’re after an outdoor pool surrounded by...
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Boaties’ guide to the exotic caulerpa rules in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council Exotic caulerpa can travel quickly over long distances on vessels and equipment, and that’s why it’s been found around the Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf and parts...
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Tara iti breeding season progressing well
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 04 February 2025 So far, 10 chicks have fledged in the wild meaning the tiny juvenile shorebirds have grown strong enough to fly and survive on...
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Police seek witnesses to Topuni crash
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are seeking witnesses to the events leading up to a crash on State Highway 1 near Topuni. Waitematā Road Policing is investigating after...
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Science – Golden elegant enigma seeks ‘2025 Bug of the Year’ crown
Source: NIWA 2025 Bug of the Year: Yellow Mayfly nomination Golden elegant enigma seeks ‘2025 Bug of the Year’ crown A short-lived, strikingly stunning native mayfly known to fly-fishers and aquatic...