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Have you seen Ian?

· March 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of Ian Wiki, who has been reported missing in the Takanini area. The 56-year-old was reported missing...

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New planning laws to end the culture of ‘no’

· March 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning legislation to replace the Resource Management Act will make it easier to get things done while protecting the environment, say Minister Responsible...

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The most important thing the Government will do

· March 24, 2025

Source: ACT Party The Haps At least one left wing chat room went ballistic about last week’s Free Press. The idea that men are oppressed seemed to trigger them so...

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Police target antisocial road users in Hawke’s Bay

· March 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Inspector Angela Hallett, Eastern District Road Policing Manager: Infringements issued, vehicles ordered off the road, and a vehicle impounded are some of...

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Police target antisoical road users in Hawke’s Bay

· March 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Angela Hallett, Eastern District Road Policing Manager: Infringements issued, vehicles ordered off the road, and a vehicle impounded are some of...

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KO needs more powers to evict unruly tenants

· March 23, 2025

Source: ACT Party “It’s totally unacceptable that a Kāinga Ora tenant with 25 complaints of anti-social behaviour, six formal warnings, and police callouts has retained their taxpayer-funded tenancy”, says ACT’s...

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ACT welcomes investigation of banking cabal

· March 21, 2025

Source: ACT Party Welcoming news that the Commerce Commission is launching an investigation into the influence of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance on New Zealand’s banking sector, ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron...

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Miramar unexplained death: Name release and appeal

· March 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: An investigation into a man’s unexplained death in Miramar on Monday is ongoing, with Police now seeking dashcam...

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Iwi join discussion on geothermal potential

· March 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Progressing a holistic strategy to unlock the potential of New Zealand’s geothermal resources, possibly in applications beyond energy generation, is at the centre of discussions with...

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Building consent data shows need for bold reforms

· March 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New annual data has exposed the staggering cost of delays previously hidden in the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says.  “I directed...