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It costs nothing to be kind
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Officers who stumbled across a man in need have helped get him back on track after a chance encounter. Just before 2am, the Police...
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Appointments – New CEO Heather Campbell to lead Save the Children New Zealand
Source: Save the Children Longstanding international development leader and former Asia Deputy Regional Director for Save the Children International, Heather Campbell, has been appointed as the new CEO of Save the...
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Consumer NZ sets out vision for New Zealand consumers for 2025
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ calls for stronger protections for New Zealanders ahead of World Consumer Rights Day. Recent research by the consumer watchdog indicates that New Zealanders are struggling...
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Speech: Barbara Edmonds’ speech to NZ Investment Summit 2025
Source: New Zealand Labour Party And what role you can play in helping us to address some of the biggest challenges we face, while also creating new opportunities for business...
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Selected price indexes: February 2025 – exclusion of rental data
Source: Statistics New Zealand Selected price indexes: February 2025 – exclusion of rental data – 13 March 2025 The February 2025 SPI release due out tomorrow, 14 March 2025, will...
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Finance Sector – Otago retains top spot in ASB’s latest Regional Economic Scoreboard – ASB
Source: ASB Otago top of the leaderboard for second quarter runningThe South Island secures top four places through an uptick in tourism, strong rise in construction and increased consumer confidenceEconomic...
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Great white shark makes cameo appearance
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 13 March 2025 DOC staff and researchers from Sea Through Science were carrying out a Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) survey in Tamatea/Dusky Sound in February...
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LFC and adidas reunite with new multi-year partnership
Source: Media Outreach LIVERPOOL, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – Liverpool Football Club and adidas have agreed a new multi-year partnership that will see the sportswear...
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DHL Express Hong Kong becomes the Official Partner of Kai Tak Sports Park
Source: Media Outreach Both parties will collaborate to drive the growth of sports and entertainment events to the city and help to foster the development of Hong Kong into a...
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Social Issues – New research centres rangatahi voices to identify transformative justice approaches – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand A summary of the report ‘If I was Prime Minister: Insights and experiences of rangatahi in the Aotearoa New Zealand justice system’ highlights key issues...
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Design Research – New data indicates rising summer indoor temperatures, reinforcing need for better home design – BRANZ
Source: BRANZ As warm temperatures continue, BRANZ’s landmark study into home energy use and indoor conditions indicates that indoor summer temperatures have risen by 6-10% over the past 20 years,...
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Housing Market Analysis – NZ housing not cheap, but affordability shows signs of improving
Source: CoreLogic – Analysis By Kelvin Davidson, CoreLogic NZ Chief Property Economist New Zealand’s housing affordability has improved to its best level since 2019 on some measures, with falling property...
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Local News – Councils to consult on future of water services
Source: Porirua City Council The way water services are delivered is changing, and councils in the Wellington region are seeking community feedback on the best way forward. After decades of underinvestment,...
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Local News – Porirua City to consult on rates increase starting point of 6.75%
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council’s Te Puna Kōrero Committee has today given the go ahead for consultation on the proposed Annual Plan 2025/26, which sets the budget and rates...
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Housing Market – No sizzle this summer for residential property market – QV
Source: QUALITY VALUATIONS (QV) It’s been a flat summer for New Zealand’s housing market, in spite of falling interest rates. Our latest QV House Price Index shows residential property values...
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Business News – Over 300 people remove nearly a tonne of Manukau Harbour rubbish in one morning
Source: Hirepool While the cost of living crisis continues to impact New Zealanders at the supermarket, the fuel pump, and the roofs over our heads, Saturday’s turnout – over 300 people...
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Speech to NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit – Choose New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Tēna koutou katoa. Greetings everyone. It’s a pleasure to be here today, to feel your energy and the sense of possibility and opportunity in this room. ...
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INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Improving access to justice through investment
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s justice sector presents investment opportunities spanning the next 30 years, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister Nicole McKee outlined at the New Zealand...
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INVESTMENT SUMMIT: First Fast-Track projects into process
Source: New Zealand Government On the first day of the country’s first Infrastructure Investment Summit, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones are pleased to welcome the...
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Good progress on action to stabilise Disability Support Services
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston is pleased with progress to stabilise the disability support system so it can deliver better outcomes for disabled people. In August...
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Correction: Fourth person taken to hospital after taking unknown substance
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) This statement replaces an earlier version, reflecting the circumstances, and substances involved are under investigation. It is not clear if both incidents are linked....
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Animal Welfare – Urgent need for Rehoming Kaimanawa Horses
Source: Kaimanawa Wild Horse Advisory Group (KWHAG) Kaimanawa Horse Advocates call out with the urgent need to find homes for around 200 Kaimanawa Horses from the Waiouru Ranges in April. The...
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Fourth person taken to hospital after ingesting white powder
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Wairarapa Relieving Area Commander Inspector Nick Thom: A fourth person has been in hospital overnight after ingesting an unknown substance in...
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Papakura says bye-bye bin tags
Source: Auckland Council Papakura residents will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from Thursday 1 May 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates....
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Speech to NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, I would like to join the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance in extending a warm welcome to you all. And I’d like to...
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New AI diabetes screening pilot programme a gamechanger for wait times
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today launched an artificial intelligence equipped diabetes retinal screening pilot programme in Māngere to reduce the risk of people with diabetes...
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Federal Street – unique lights illuminate artwork to create outdoor gallery experience
Source: Auckland Council A once reflective, quiet urban backyard, used mainly by the residents of upper Federal Street, has become a living art experience. Since Joe Sheehan’s Lost & Found...