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First Responders – Lewis Pass Road fire update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is battling a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon. Crews were alerted to the fire at Island...
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Better homes for Papakura Military Camp personnel
Source: New Zealand Government New state-of-the-art soldiers’ flats have officially opened for junior ranks at Papakura Military Camp, Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced. “The aging camp barracks had been...
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Auckland Council advances flood resilience project in Rānui
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is taking further action to protect homes from flooding with the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsing a major flood resilience project for Clover Drive...
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Release: Disabled people languishing in psych wards due to Govt cuts
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s cuts to disability support funding and freezing of new residential placements has resulted in significant mental health decline for intellectually disabled people. “It’s unacceptable...
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Significant milestones at North Shore’s Tōtara Haumaru Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government This week marks a significant step in the delivery of healthcare services for the northern region with the opening of the final ward of Tōtara Haumaru,...
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Tech and Environment – Samsung New Zealand Delivers on Commitment to Tackle the Pacific Islands’ E-Waste Crisis
Source: Samsung Samsung ships over 38 tons of e-waste to New Zealand for responsible recycling AUCKLAND, NZ – February 14, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is proud to announce...
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Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February, until further notice....
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Release: Students misled on halal school lunches
Source: New Zealand Labour Party It’s been revealed that Muslim students have been misled on the Government’s school lunches, which were claimed to be halal. “It’s unacceptable that our Muslim...
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Homemade taser found following flee
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Officers who attempted to stop a vehicle in Drury have taken a homemade weapon off the streets after the driver fled from Police. At...
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Energea presents premium, travel-ready tech kits tailor-made for life on the go
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – Energea has introduced three tech kits to keep you powered for life in motion: the Essential Kit,...
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Southern half of Watercare’s $1.6b Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel goes live
Source: Auckland Council Watercare’s Central Interceptor project has passed an historic milestone with the southern half of the 16.2 kilometre tunnel (Blockhouse Bay south to Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant) going...
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Consumer NZ Valentine’s Day alert: Beware the red flags
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ is warning New Zealanders to be on high alert this Valentine’s Day as romance scammers flip the typical scam protection advice on its head. Ruairi...
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Northland News – $600,000 of Climate Resilient Communities Funding allocated
Source: Northland Regional Council Twenty-two projects around Te Taitokerau are to share $600,000 of Northland Regional Council funding designed to help build climate resilience. Council Deputy Chair Tui Shortland says during...
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Have you seen Margaret?
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are asking for the public’s help to locate Margaret Lowe, who was last seen at her Te Atatū Peninsula home yesterday. Margaret, 22,...
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Community Committee voices concern on homelessness
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Community Committee is urging the Government to consider how nationwide targets for emergency housing are impacting on homelessness in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau. Committee Chair, Councillor...
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David Seymour – Speech to Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning to you all. Thank you to Simon and his team at the Business Chamber for having me. It’s a pleasure to be here. I...
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HKCriminalLawyers.com Officially Launched to Provide Professional Legal Support in Criminal Cases
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – The HKCriminalLawyers.com platform has officially launched, providing Hong Kong citizens with a dedicated resource for...
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AIA Singapore celebrates opening of Rainforest Wild Asia with Tapir adoption and AIA Vitality Bounce sponsorship
Source: Media Outreach Sponsorship aims to create new avenues for individuals of all ages to make meaningful connections, improve wellbeing and inspire a love for nature and wildlife. SINGAPORE –...
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NZ banks should follow Macquarie’s lead, ditch the climate cabal
Source: ACT Party ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron is renewing calls for Kiwi banks to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance in the wake of the withdrawal of Australia’s Macquarie...
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Auckland fruit fly controls lifted
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit...
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Release: Willis’ supermarket announcement all talk, no plan
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis’ latest supermarket announcement is painfully weak with no new ideas, no real plan, and no relief for Kiwis struggling with rising grocery costs....
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand deploys aviation specialist to Tasmanian fires
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sent a wildfire aviation specialist to Australia to run the aerial attack on several large bushfires in the north...
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Feedback wanted on working with engineered stone
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says the consultation on working with engineered stone closes in one month and hopes to hear from...
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$14 million boost for sports facilities across Tāmaki Makaurau from Auckland Council
Source: Auckland Council A top-of-the-line climbing structure for Auckland tamariki and rangatahi to use and enjoy is one step closer thanks to Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund....
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Finance – Mortgage advisers alarmed at ComCom proposal that will be “shocking for consumers”
Source: Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) The Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) has revealed recommendations by the Commerce Commission to supposedly “promote...
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Release: Homelessness growing under National
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Housing is going in the wrong direction under National, despite promises to build more houses and reduce the social housing waitlist. “The Salvation Army State...
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Speech to New Zealand Economics Forum
Source: New Zealand Government Tēna koutou katoa. Greetings everyone.Thank you Matt for the introduction and can I acknowledge the presence of former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. It’s a pleasure...