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Charging ahead with solar and sustainable buildings

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up reforms to accelerate sustainable construction in New Zealand, as a new building consent exemption for rooftop solar panels comes into force.  ...

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Court users report highest satisfaction since 2019

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee is welcoming the encouraging results from the 2025 Court User Survey, saying they reflect the efforts of court staff and ongoing work...

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More affordable homes for whānau in Te Tai Tokerau

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More whānau in Kaikohe will soon have a warm, secure place to call home, through an Iwi – Crown partnership delivering 100 affordable rental homes, Associate...

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SJM Expanding Tourism Links in Southeast Asia

· October 21, 2025

Source: Media Outreach Successfully Concluded “Experience Macao Mega Sale” in Indonesia and Malaysia MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Providing full support for tourism trade...

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Improving protection for people in state care

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving the protection for people in state care, with the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill passing its third reading. “This Bill...

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Road blocked, State Highway 1, Kaikōura

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is currently blocked near the Hapuku River bridge, Kaikōura following a crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at around...

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Rare snails get respite from being eaten alive

· October 21, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  21 October 2025 The endangered Powelliphanta marchanti snail species, found only in the lower central North Island ranges of Ruahine, Kaweka and Kaimanawa, is in...

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Have you seen Maria and Rumetati?

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Maria, 29 and Rumetati, 28. Both were last seen entering the Hākarimata Summit Track at 4:30pm yesterday and...

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Next steps for Roads of National Significance

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Combined funding of nearly $1.2 billion will see the Government’s Roads of National Significance programme move to the next phase of development, Transport Minister Chris Bishop...

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Banking and Finance – ASB cuts mortgage rates further

· October 20, 2025

Source: ASB ASB has today reduced six of its fixed home lending rates, including a market-leading 18-month term. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “These rate reductions...

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Fleeing incident land eight youths in Police hands

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Safely resolving a fleeing incident, allegedly involving eight youths who were all too young to drive, was a top priority for Waitematā Police in the early...

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Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t

· October 20, 2025

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned by new data released by Statistics New Zealand showing that the cost of living increased by 3%, more than public and...