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Protecting New Zealand’s energy infrastructure

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Improving the current system to better protect power lines from falling trees will protect the security of New Zealand’s electricity infrastructure, says Energy Minister Simon Watts. “Secure...

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Government to reinstate prisoner voting ban

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“Cabinet’s decision will reverse the changes made by the previous...

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Release: Govt cuts will cost jobs, health, and homes

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis announced that funding for almost every Government department will be frozen in this year’s budget, costing jobs, making access to public services harder,...

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The Real Culture War

· April 29, 2025

Source: ACT Party The Haps Quiet? MPs are having a break from Parliament and the country is having a break from MPs thanks to a three-week Parliament recess. The Government...

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Budget 2025: The Growth Budget

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tēna koutou kātoa.  Greetings everyone. Can I thank you Malcolm for that kind introduction and thank everyone who has taken the time to be here today....

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Two in hot water following risky break in

· April 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A pair of alleged burglars in the middle of removing a hot water cylinder and copper piping from a Tikipunga property have been caught...

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Ready, set, go… every 10 minutes on Route 7!

· April 28, 2025

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 28 Apr 2025 Route change part of wider improvements The change to Route 7 is part of a larger collaborative project to improve public...

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ACT MP welcomes move to cut construction red tape

· April 28, 2025

Source: ACT Party ACT Building and Construction spokesperson Cameron Luxton is welcoming the Government’s announcement of a new opt-in scheme allowing trusted builders to sign off their own work and...