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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...

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Reining in water price increases for Aucklanders

· March 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Increases in water charges for Auckland consumers this year will be halved under the Watercare Charter which has now been passed into law, Local Government Minister...

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Efforts pay off with economic growth

· March 20, 2025

Source: ACT Party “It’s official: the economy is growing,” says ACT Leader David Seymour in response to new gross domestic product figures from Stats NZ showing 0.7 percent growth in...

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Q&A: What is a blue-green network?

· March 20, 2025

Source: Auckland Council A blue-green network is a system of waterways (blue) and parks (green) that give stormwater space to flow and help reduce flooding where people live. After severe...

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Enhanced urgent care service for Napier

· March 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest in an enhanced overnight urgent care service for the Napier community as part of our focus on ensuring access to timely, quality...

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Recession ends – Economic challenges remain

· March 20, 2025

Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Figures released by Statistics New Zealand today showed that the economy grew by 0.7% ending the very deep recession seen over the past...

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Rock on – Beach Hop 2025

· March 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The journey to Whangamatā for Beach Hop this year should be smooth cruising with the majority of road maintenance works completed in the Coromandel. The...