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Backing builders by cracking down on cowboys
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing builders by making changes so Kiwis will more easily be able to identify high-quality, trusted professionals to carry out work on their...
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Getting valuable input from Northcote’s future generation
Source: Auckland Council On behalf of Auckland Council, Eke Panuku creates amazing spaces for current and future generations across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. In Northcote, they’re transforming the town centre over...
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Roseneath deaths referred to Coroner
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths of two people at a residential property...
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Release: Worst February for building consents in over a decade
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government’s choices have contributed to a slow-down in the building sector, as thousands of people have lost their jobs in construction. Statistics released...
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Myanmar – One third of population in Myanmar requires humanitarian support, following devastating earthquake which has left thousands dead – World Vision
Source: World Vision More than 3.5 million people are internally displaced following the earthquake and ongoing internal conflict Children and families are struggling to survive, and are without shelter,...
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Brewery burglary: Offenders don’t get to sample goods
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have canned the plans of a group of offenders who allegedly broke into a Helensville brewery. On Sunday at about 1.30am a group...
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Annual number of home consents down 7.4 percent – Stats NZ media and information release: Building consents issued: February 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual number of home consents down 7.4 percent – 2 April 2025 – There were 33,595 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year...
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Greenpeace bringing free drinking water nitrate testing to Ashburton District this weekend
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa will be offering its free drinking water testing service in Ashburton and Methven this Friday and Sunday. This is the first time the organisation’s water testing programme...
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JINGDONG Logistics Expands Middle East Presence with 5 Warehouses, Offering Premium Services Across MENA Markets
Source: Media Outreach RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2025 – Recently, at JINGDONG Logistics’ warehouse in Riyadh, goods were being efficiently processed, destined not only...
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Update: Police investigating Roseneath deaths
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: The bodies of two people who were located deceased in a residential address in Roseneath overnight have been...
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Prudential partners Thomson Medical Centre to offer more healthcare options and convenience for customers
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2025 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) and Thomson Medical Centre (TMC) have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the healthcare...
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Pou Hihiri sculpture inspires hope in Muriwai
Source: Auckland Council Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered in Muriwai on Sunday 23 March for the official unveiling and naming ceremony of Pou Hihiri – a new sculpture commemorating...
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Supporting better rehabilitation rates for injured Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government Updates to ACC’s Accredited Employers Programme taking effect today are designed to improve workplace injury rehabilitation for around one-fifth of New Zealand’s workforce and support our...
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BusinessNZ – Thrill seekers welcome: Health and safety reform unlocks the outdoors
Source: BusinessNZ Further changes to health and safety laws should see more Kiwis exploring their own backyard and unlock further economic gains in the great outdoors. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich...
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Energy – New Zealanders have new rights as power consumers
Source: Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko From today, New Zealanders have new rights as power consumers under the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s (the Authority) Consumer Care Obligations (the Obligations)....
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Local News – Kids’ fun in Porirua these holidays
Source: Porirua City Council Easter and the first school holidays are fast approaching and in Porirua you’re spoiled for choice, with many paid or free activities and events to keep everyone...
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Ascott Expands Pet-Friendly Offerings With lyf one-north Singapore
Source: Media Outreach lyf one-north Singapore joins Citadines Balestier Singapore, Citadines Raffles Place Singapore, and Oakwood Studios Singapore as the latest pet-friendly accommodation, offering exciting pet-related activities for guests. SINGAPORE...
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2025 China corporate payment survey: Longer payment terms helped mitigate increases in payment delays
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2025 – Coface’s survey on Chinese corporate payment behavior shows growing caution among suppliers to offer credit...
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Public Works Act overhaul complete to drive infrastructure growth
Source: New Zealand Government The final stage of reforms to the Public Works Act will introduce bigger and broader land payments, improved landowner engagement and new measures to support disaster...
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Government Statement – Freeing the great outdoors from health and safety scope creep – van Velden
Source: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is announcing further changes to health and safety, as part of the ACT-National...
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24 day isolation rule non-announcement unprofessional and unworkable
Source: ACT Party “New COVID isolation rules for Omicron are unworkable, and the way they were dumped on the Ministry of Health website on a Friday afternoon is unprofessional,” says...
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Freeing the great outdoors from health and safety scope creep
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is announcing further changes to health and safety, as part of the ACT-National Coalition commitment to reform health...
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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...