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Board appointed to protect property rights

· April 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the appointment of the Regulatory Standards Board (the Board), established by the Regulatory Standard Act 2025 (the Act).  “The Board will...

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Consultation opens on draft ACOPs for agriculture

· April 20, 2026

Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking feedback on and input into draft content for two approved codes of practice (ACOP) for agriculture. ACOPs are a recognised, practical...

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Woman and children killed in Hastings incident

· April 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Police outside the Avenue Road East property in Hastings, on Sunday. RNZ / Anusha Bradley Two children and a woman have died following an incident at...

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Lead poisoning kills two kea in Southern Westland

· April 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Two kea have been killed by lead poisoning. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Lead poisoning has killed two kea in Southern Westland in recent weeks,...

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Five kea hospitalised as community help sought

· April 17, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 April 2026 Five kea have been taken from South Westland towns to the South Island Wildlife Hospital for lead poisoning treatment in recent weeks...