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Release: $10 million for only 215 students in charter schools
Source: New Zealand Labour Party That equates to about $46,500 per student in charter schools compared to about $9000 per student in a state school. “Only in David Seymour’s world...
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SH29 Tauriko Enabling Works project driving towards major milestones
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users will be enjoying 2 new Tauriko West intersections by May, as part of the State Highway 29 (SH29) Tauriko Enabling Works project. NZ...
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Speech to Business Canterbury – 16 April 2025
Source: ACT Party Introduction Thank you very much to Leeann and the team for hosting me here at Business Canterbury. I say it every time but I’ll say it again:...
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Weather – Cyclone Tam brings rain, wind and coastal hazards to New Zealand – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Wednesday 16th – Friday 18th April – As Cyclone Tam approaches Aotearoa New Zealand from the north, the two-pronged weather event brings both heavy rain...
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Finance and Security – Bank accounts a key tool for reducing ex-prisoner reoffending – FinCap
Source: FinCap New research conducted by Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington finds that taking simple steps to enable ex-prisoners to open bank accounts would assist them in accessing housing, employment,...
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Property Sector – Buyer power dynamics are changing – CoreLogic
In this week’s Pulse, Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson looks at CoreLogic’s Buyer Classification data over the quarter, which showed a slight pullback by first home buyers (FHBs) while mortgaged...
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OUT NOW ON MĀORI+: Āku Hapa! for reo Māori learners needing a giggle
Source: Eda Tang He reo hapa e taea te whakatika, he reo ngū e kore e taea.You can correct broken language, but you can’t correct language that is not spoken.–...
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Rare Raukawa gecko rediscovered in Auckland remains elusive
Source: Auckland Council The discovery of a rare mainland population of the Raukawa gecko (Woodworthia maculata) in the southern part of the Auckland region has sent ripples of excitement through...
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EPA calls for information on tattoo inks
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking information about how tattoo inks are supplied, made and used in New Zealand to help assess whether the current rules...
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Chinese Tech Company GYMD Powers Malaysia’s Industry 4.0 by Focusing on the Automotive Sector
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2025 – Chinese tech company GYMD (GYMD Digital Technology Co., Ltd.) recently launched its new product, the...
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Release: Food prices further stretching the family budget
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Families already stretched by rising costs will struggle with the news food prices are going up again. “The weekly shop is a challenge for many...
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Rodney moving to council rubbish collections
Source: Auckland Council Rodney residents will have council rubbish collections funded by residential property rates from 1 September 2025. The rates-funded rubbish collection is part of a regionwide move to...
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From Local Roots to National Recognition: Ultimate Web Designs Emerges as a Digital Powerhouse in New Zealand
Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand What began as a small, homegrown initiative has rapidly evolved into one of New Zealand’s most trusted names in digital development. Ultimate Web...
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‘Obscene’ amount of dog faeces spoils popular Bluff walking track
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 15 April 2025 One of Bluff’s signature tracks, Foveaux Walkway is an easy, well paved track following the Motupōhue/Bluff coastline to a lookout point. The track...
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Kiwi Farmers doing their bit on emissions
Source: New Zealand Government New figures released today confirm that New Zealand farmers are on track to meet the target of a 10 percent reduction in biogenic methane emissions by...
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Wet and wild week ahead for Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council The upper North Island, including Tāmaki Makaurau, is in for a very wet and windy few days heading into the Easter holiday break. Auckland Emergency Management General...
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Sudan: One child every 10 seconds forced to flee their home since conflict began two years ago – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children PORT SUDAN, 15 April 2025 – One child every 10 seconds on average has been forced to flee their homes since the conflict began in Sudan two years...
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Employment – Employees say businesses favour those who attend the office more for promotions
Source: Robert Half 58% of New Zealand workers say there is currently a correlation between in-office attendance and promotion opportunities in their organisation 54% of workers would spend more time...
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Health – Time to give physios green light to certify patients return to work, saving ACC millions
Source: Physiotherapy New Zealand Minor law change needed to take pressure off GPs and return people to work faster Physiotherapy patients are waiting too long to be allowed to return to...
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Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?
Source: Auckland Council It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members, who help shape the future of Auckland. And...
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Top jobs open up at Auckland Council
Source: Auckland Council Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for. This year’s...
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Better data reveals growing pressures on NZ marine mammals
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 15 April 2025 The number of marine mammal species in New Zealand classified as Threatened or At Risk has increased from 10 in 2019 to 14...
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Appreciating Ramadhan Dedication: Hong Leong Islamic Bank Distributes 1,000 Food Packets to foodpanda Riders
Source: Media Outreach The Bank also sponsored buka puasa meals for over 300 foodpanda riders in Melaka, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, and Perak KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Neswire –...
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DHL Supply Chain strengthens Life Sciences & Healthcare infrastructure with new Pharma Hub in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach The new facility is part of DHL Group’s €500 million investment in Asia Pacific for the sector Regional capabilities are expanded to support global healthcare trends and...
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Lalamove Brings Care to Elderly Communities Across Asia with ‘ElderCare on the MOVE’
Source: Media Outreach This initiative supported six eldercare facilities with logistics assistance and NGOs with users’ loyalty point donations HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2025...
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Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa
Source: Auckland Council Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. On a crisp March morning, as the first light of day gently spread across the sky, the quiet anticipation of the...
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NoBedBugs-HK Named Best Pest Control Provider in Hong Kong Proprietary Heat Technology: A Superior Solution To Bed Bug Anxiety
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2025 – The scientifically proven safe and 100% effective solution for bed bug extermination has earned NoBedBugs-HK...