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Fenced sanctuary closer for skink on the brink

· July 18, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 July 2025 A recent survey of skink numbers shows the work is urgent and the fence, near Reefton, will be built earlier than planned...

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Minister welcomes Auckland Central Police Base

· July 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The opening of the new Auckland central police station will mean higher police visibility, and accessibility to the public, our retail sector and business community, in...

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Slaty hut gets an old school makeover

· July 18, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Jose Watson The refurbishment of Slaty Creek Hut in the Grey Valley has been a labour of love for rangers, and a great way...

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SH76 Brougham Street construction begins

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Work is set to start on major upgrades to State Highway 76 (SH76) Brougham Street in Christchurch that will support economic growth and make it safer and...

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Further losses predicted for wetlands in future

· July 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific...

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Education – Eighth charter school opens in Auckland

· July 16, 2025

Source: Charter School Agency The country’s newest charter school, Twin Oaks Classical School, opened its doors today (July 14).  The Greenlane school combines two educational pathways – the Charlotte Mason method...

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Government to stop Council plan changes

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will stop councils wasting their officers’ time and their ratepayers’ money on plan changes in advance of the new planning system coming into force,...

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Speech to the 2025 LGNZ Conference

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the...

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Electricity sector changes create more ways to save

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi households and businesses will be able to save more on their electricity bills as a result of changes announced by the Electricity Authority (EA) today,...

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Cost of living remains priority in Q3

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions...