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Canterbury’s Ryans Road Fast-tracked

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Ryans Road Industrial Development in Christchurch, that will enable 126 industrial lots has been consented through Fast-track, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says.  Carter Group Limited...

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Solar panel installation to be done at lightspeed

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Installation of solar panels takes months; we are conducting a Sector Review into the installation of residential and small to medium scale solar, with the aim...

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Rate Rebate Scheme to assist ratepayers

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Increases to the Rates Rebate Scheme will help ease cost of living pressures for ratepayers in need of assistance and lower income SuperGold Cardholders, Local Government...

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At this party, everyone is the same height

· May 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand How’s the weather up there? Standing at nearly 5 feet 2 inches tall (about 157cm), I’ve rarely been able to reach the highest shelves at the...

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Protections locked in to stop abuse in overseas adoptions

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to permanently shut down loopholes that allowed children adopted overseas to be brought into unsafe homes, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee....

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Who’s got the most disposable income?

· May 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Who has the most disposable income in the country? RNZ has crunched the data to look at which areas in New Zealand are left with...

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Takahē seniors to spend retirement at Zealandia

· May 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Autahi, the takahē nesting DOC/Lisa Van Beek A pair of senior takahē are set to make Wellington wildlife sanctuary Zealandia their new home. The duo, 13-year-old...

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EIT Tairāwhiti Info and Enrolment Day returns

· May 6, 2026

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 39 seconds ago EIT Tairāwhiti’s Information and Enrolment Day returns this week, giving prospective students across the region the chance to explore their study options....

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Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?

· May 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders horses during the Super Rugby Pacific match against the Fijian Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz...

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Christchurch Kart Club’s last chance for a new home

· May 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/LouisDunham Christchurch City Council is being urged to back a multimillion-dollar plan to relocate the Christchurch Kart Club after decades of delays. The council has been...