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150 social homes for Hawke’s Bay through community-led approach
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Families in need will benefit from 150 new social homes to be delivered in Hawke’s Bay using a new community-led approach, Housing...
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Cat-astrophe avoided after purrfect find in car engine
Source: New Zealand Police A member of the public has narrowly avoided a complete cat-astrophe after hearing a funny noise coming from the engine of her vehicle. The woman had...
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DOC reopens lower Hooker Valley Track
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 16 May 2025 “We know how much this iconic walk is valued and how much people love to visit and walk...
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Return to EIT for new Head of Research
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 2 days ago Dr Sally Rye (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou) has been appointed as Head of Research at EIT, marking a return to...
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Police appeal following fleeing driver incident on Southern Motorway
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Peter Raynes: Police have made two arrests after a fleeing driver incident in South Auckland this evening. At around 4.30pm, Police received...
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New notable trees ready for recognition
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Auckland’s notable trees are living legends. They provide homes for native species like the tūī, offer much-needed shade on...
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Southern Rural Strategy will cultivate industry, resilience and communities
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A new strategy for how and where Auckland’s southern rural area will grow and change over the next 30...
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Government Cuts – Children pay price of Oranga Tamariki contracting fiasco – Auditor-General issues damning indictment of Govt cuts
Source: PSA The Auditor-General’s report into Oranga Tamariki’s provider contracts lays bare the reckless way the Government ordered cuts without regard to how children would be harmed. In 2023 the Government...
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Budget ‘25 needs to prioritise a thriving and resilient Pacific region – World Vision
Source: World Vision World Vision New Zealand is urging the government to prioritise Pacific prosperity and resilience with strong investment in climate finance and foreign aid as part of Budget...
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Government supports Tairāwhiti marae to relocate to safer ground
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Five Tairāwhiti marae impacted by the North Island weather events of early 2023, are moving to safer locations with support from the...
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Government-Iwi partnership building East Coast homes
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Te Tai Rāwhiti – East Coast whānau will enjoy greater access to modern housing thanks to a Government-Iwi partnership that will deliver...
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Reminder: categorisation programme is closed
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Following recent bad weather, the Recovery Office has noted an increase in homeowners asking to join the categorisation programme....
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Storm recovery in East Coast Bays
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Following major storms in 2023, Auckland North Community and Development (ANCAD) is working with the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office,...
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Molex Collaborates with Prusa Research to Scale Rapid Growth Trajectory for 3D-Printing Pioneer
Source: Media Outreach Robust yet simple connectivity solutions leveraged in widely popular 3D printers used by home hobbyists, students, small businesses and large industrial companies More than one million components...
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Police appealing for information after house fire, Cobden
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a house fire in Cobden are appealing for information from the public. At around 12.10am on Wednesday 14 May, Police were notified of a...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 14 May 2025 (continued on Thursday, 15 May 2025) – Volume 784 – 001474
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities CAMERON LUXTON (ACT): Thank you, Mr Speaker. Tēnā koutou Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Te Wai, Pirirākau, Ngāti Taka,...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 14 May 2025 (continued on Thursday, 15 May 2025) – Volume 784 – 001473
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities CAMERON LUXTON (ACT): Thank you, Mr Speaker. Tēnā koutou Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Te Wai, Pirirākau, Ngāti Taka,...
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Advocacy – Commemorating 77 Years of the Palestinian Nakba: A Call for Justice, Memory, and Solidarity
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On 15 May 2025, Palestinians and their allies around the world mark Nakba Day, commemorating 77 years since the catastrophic displacement of over 750,000...
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Property Market – Nine in ten NZ property resellers make a profit despite market softness
Source: Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) New Zealand’s residential property market remained broadly steady in the March quarter, with the average seller pocketing $280,000, according to Cotality’s latest Pain and Gain Report....
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DOC ranger snaps rare footage of tuatara and takahē “having a scrap”
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 15 May 2025 Filmed on pest-free Tiritiri Matangi Island, the video shows New Zealand’s unique nature at its quirky best and...
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Planning underway for Hahei Beach Walk reroute
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 15 May 2025 The track, which links Hahei to the Mautohe Cathedral Cove Track, has been closed since early 2023 due...
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Social Investment Fund to help vulnerable Kiwis
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Vulnerable families and young New Zealanders will benefit from a new approach to the delivery of social services with a $275 million...
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Launch of the Social Investment Fund
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Kia ora koutou katoa. Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai. Ki te mihi atu ahau, ki ngā mana whenua nei, tenei te...
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NZ-AU: Fair Solar Expands Commercial Solar Solutions Across Australia
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Photo Courtesy of: Fair Solar BRISBANE, Australia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fair Solar, one of Australia’s fastest-growing solar installers, continues to expand its commercial solar...
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Alternative Budget – Green’s Budget Gets Thumbs Up from Tax Reform Group
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign The Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign welcomes the Green Party’s alternative budget released today, for recognising the need to grow...
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Banking Sector – The Co-operative Bank outranks the big 5 for customer satisfaction again
Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank says it is delighted to win the Consumer People’s Choice Award for banking. The Co-operative Bank has taken out the top spot in Consumer’s...
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Guardians of the Gulf: meet the summer biosecurity champions
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Over the sun-soaked days of summer, a dedicated crew in bright blue shirts was hard at work at marinas,...