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Critical flood resilience work begins in Southland

· May 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Work on one of the largest flood resilience investments by the Regional Infrastructure Fund is underway in Mataura, Southland, with Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson...

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Government secures long-term housing for Westport

· May 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring homes delivered after the West Coast floods continue to support Westport for the long term, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka and South...

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Sir David Attenborough’s connections to New Zealand

· May 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Sir David Attenborough’s favourite bird is the New Zealand kākāpō. That’s how Department of Conservation’s (DoC) Kākāpō Recovery Programme operations manager Deirdre Vercoe came into contact...

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Ex brickie ranger on a mission for heritage

· May 8, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 May 2026 Matt has been working for the Department of Conservation (DOC) for three years, after a previous life as a bricklayer, where he...

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Sir David Attenborough turns 100

· May 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Would we see life on Earth the same way if it weren’t for Sir David Attenborough? The reverential, hushed narration combined with the cutting-edge film techniques...

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Are banks immune to downturns?

· May 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / 123rf A $1.26 half-year billion profit for ANZ. A $545 million half-year for Westpac. A $494m result for BNZ. As New Zealand’s economy reels...