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Local News – Pātaka opens vibrant new season – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council The autumn season of exhibitions opened at Pātaka over the weekend with three new exhibitions that will run through to 6 July. Lovers & Castaways takes the...
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Energy efficiency will help homes, businesses temper electricity bill shocks starting today
Source: Ecobulb Homes and businesses must relook at energy efficiency as a way to minimise electricity bill shocks from April 1, an energy efficiency expert says. “Power prices are headed...
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MYANMAR CHILD ACCOUNT: ‘It was terrifying’ – Children prepare to spend Myanmar New Year festival in shelters following earthquake – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children YANGON/BANGKOK, 31 March 2025 – On the morning that Myanmar’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck, 16-year-old student Yoon May- was having lunch at home in Mandalay and contemplating having...
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Health and Energy – Rising power costs puts health at risk
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation With a hike in power prices and cooler nights on the way, energy poverty is about to become more widespread in New Zealand. Energy poverty – where...
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Next steps to improve flood resilience for the Wairau community
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is looking to progress a comprehensive flood resilience (blue-green) network to significantly reduce flood risks across the Wairau catchment in Auckland’s North Shore. A proposed...
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Home removal goes sky-high
Source: Auckland Council Removing a couple of storm-damaged homes sounds like a bread and butter task for an experienced home relocation company, but two homes in Blockhouse Bay had more...
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Māori economic growth plan aimed at boosting jobs and incomes
Source: New Zealand Government Tōia mai te waka, ki te urunga te waka, ki te moenga te waka, ki te takotoranga i takoto ai te waka! Creating jobs and boosting...
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Police investigating Roseneath deaths
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police are making enquiries after two people were located deceased in a residential address in Roseneath overnight....
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From Hong Kong to Global: Laservall Drives New Industrialisation and Microelectronics Innovation with HKD 300M Investment
Source: Media Outreach HKSTP park company Laservall aims to advance high-precision laser technology with AI-driven automation, empowering advanced manufacturing through microelectronics innovation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire –...
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YesAsia Holdings 2024 Annual Revenue and Net Profit Hit Historical High of US$345.78 Million and US$19.04 Million Respectively
Source: Media Outreach Results Highlights Revenue surged by 71.7% to historical high of US$345.78 million. Net profit hit historical high and grew by 151.5% to US$19.04 million, net profit margin...
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Release: Govt health and safety changes put workers at risk
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Changes to New Zealand’s health and safety laws will strip back key protections for small businesses and put working Kiwis at greater risk. “New Zealand...
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Going for growth: cutting health & safety red tape
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will boost economic growth by reforming health and safety laws to lessen the cost and burden of compliance on low-risk businesses, Workplace Relations and...
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Update: Vehicle sought in relation to investigation, Miramar
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Police investigating a homicide and aggravated burglary in Miramar are appealing for information from the public regarding a...
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Business – Health and safety refocused on task at hand – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ Health and safety law reforms announced today will make it simpler for small businesses to keep their workplace safe and people healthy, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says...
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Tech – Samsung To Launch Bespoke AI Jet Ultra, The Most Powerful Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner in the World
Source: Samsung Ground-breaking new vacuum cleaner unveiled at Samsung’s annual global launch event is now ready to expand to the global market AUCKLAND, New Zealand – March 31, 2025 –...
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Health and safety reform: missed opportunity to make workplaces safer
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management Health and safety professionals say the Government has squandered an opportunity to make serious inroads into New Zealand’s appalling workplace health and safety record....
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Release: Kiwis worse off this April thanks to Govt choices
Source: New Zealand Labour Party April 1 used to be a day when workers could count on a pay rise with stronger support for those doing it tough, but that’s...
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Help shape the future of farm plastics recycling
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is encouraging New Zealanders, particularly in rural areas, to share their views on proposed regulations to improve the management of farm plastic waste, Environment...
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Health and Employment – Exhausted Bupa aged care workers take a stand against proposed cuts
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation On Tuesday, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) BUPA members will be making a stand on behalf of their communities over fears...
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Powhiri at Te Ahu Cultural Centre
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kia kotahi mai ki te ao nei Kia kotahi mai ki te whenua nei Kia kotahi mai ki nga wai e rere nei Kia kotahi...
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Farmers support review of highly productive land policy
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s announcement that it will consult on improvements to the highly productive lands policy, acknowledging the need for a more targeted and practical...
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Economy – RBNZ outlines work to support competition
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 31 March 2025 – Today the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Te Pūtea Matua appeared before the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) for their...
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Disasters – After strongest earthquake in a century, children in Myanmar and on the Thai-Myanmar border need urgent humanitarian support – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Children and families in Myanmar need urgent humanitarian support after the strongest earthquake in a century [1] struck the country, causing widespread damage and casualties with many...
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Advocacy – Palestinians Mark Land Day: A Call for Justice and Resistance
Statement: Palestine Forum of New Zealand – Maher Nazzal Palestinians around the world commemorate Land Day today, marking 49 years since the killing of six unarmed Palestinian protesters by Israeli forces on March...
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Delivering better grocery prices
Source: New Zealand Government Today I am announcing next steps in the Government’s mission to deliver better grocery prices for Kiwis.Our Government knows that the cost of living is a...
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Infrastructure Minister to visit Singapore
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Singapore this week to build on the momentum from the NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit and show New...
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Entering final stages of Ngāti Hāua settlement
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown and Ngāti Hāua are now entering the final stages of their settlement after agreeing on the terms at Ngāpuwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui today, Treaty...