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Man, 26, drowns at Karioitahi beach, Auckland

· December 9, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Karioitahi Beach. Supplied / ATEED A 26-year-old man has died after drowning at a southwest Auckland beach on Monday night. Counties Manukau south area commander police...

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2:1 Support For Ban On Puberty Blockers

· December 9, 2025

Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 9 December 2025 A new poll has found more than 2:1 support for the ban on puberty blockers announced recently by the Government, with...

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Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements

· December 9, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act on Tuesday afternoon, totalling about...

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Update: Foxton Beach house fire

· December 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Manawatu Area Commander Ross Grantham: Police can confirm two people have died in a house fire at Foxton Beach today. We...

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Transitioning to the new planning system

· December 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking steps to ensure a smooth and fair transition to New Zealand’s new planning and environmental management system, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop...

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Boosting renewable energy through planning reform

· December 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will accelerate renewable energy projects and unlock the country’s clean energy potential, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. Mr Watts says New...

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Planning reform to unlock housing growth

· December 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning system will make it significantly easier to build the homes New Zealand needs and give homeowners greater freedom to improve and use...

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A better planning system for a better New Zealand

· December 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will make it easier to build the homes and infrastructure our country needs, give farmers and growers the freedom to get...