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Captive kākā, Charlie, to stay in Dunedin

· February 27, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  27 February 2025 Professor of Animal Welfare Science Ngaio Beausoleil, from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Tāwharau Ora School of Veterinary Science, who carried out...

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Whangārei Hospital transit lounge open to patients

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Whangārei Hospital’s new transit lounge, where patients can prepare to leave hospital after treatment.  “The Government’s $3.75 million...

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Freedom camping certification extended

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government There will be more time to get self-contained vehicles green-certified, with an extension of the transition period, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced.“This extension...

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Big jump in overseas visitor spend boosts tourism

· February 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed news that New Zealand’s tourism sector continues to gather strength, according to latest data out today. The Tourism...

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Clinical psychology interns boost mental health workforce

· February 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a record number of health-funded clinical psychology interns show that the Government’s laser focus on improving the mental health workforce...

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Smoother path for Great Rides

· February 25, 2025

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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Northland Regional Council media briefs 24/02/25

· February 24, 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council Mōtatau Students learn to use stream testing kits Northland Regional Council’s Land Management team has supported tamariki of Mōtatau School in their freshwater kaitiaki mahi through an...

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Minister going to Australia for aged care meetings

· February 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Hon Casey Costello is traveling to Australia for meetings with the aged care sector in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney next week. “Australia is...

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Dodgy crane safety inflicts misery for teen worker

· February 22, 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 22 February 2025 Old equipment repurposed by businesses must be safe to use, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following sentencing of a Rotorua company whose modified crane...