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Going for Growth: Public Works Act overhaul

· February 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom, Land Information Minister Chris Penk has announced.  “Removing...

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Four to appear in court following burglaries, Waihi

· February 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Four people are before the courts after separate burglaries in Waihi and Waihi Beach areas. The offending occurred between 23 January and 5 February....

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Wellsford subdivision granted COVID fast-track consent – EPA

· February 24, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Wellsford North residential subdivision in Wellsford, Auckland. Wellsford Welding Club Limited applied for resource consent...

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Hornswoggling porch pirate nabbed in Waikato

· February 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have arrested a 35-year-old Hamilton woman in relation to a number of parcel thefts around the region. She is facing five charges of...

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More funding for biodiversity protection

· February 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting investment in the QEII National Trust to reinforce the protection of Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity on private land, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka...

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Oriental fruit fly – Birkdale area

· February 21, 2025

Source: Auckland Council On 20 February 2025, a single male Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) was found in a backyard surveillance trap in the suburb of Birkdale, Auckland. Biosecurity New...

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Have fun, but stay safe at Electric Avenue this weekend

· February 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons Police want everybody attending Electric Avenue to have a good time, but ensure they are safe too....

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Speech to Committee for Auckland

· February 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. Can I acknowledge Ngāti Whātua for their warm welcome, Simpson Grierson for hosting us here today, and of course the Committee for Auckland for...

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Carbon capture one step closer

· February 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has made key decisions on a Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) framework to enable businesses to benefit from storing carbon underground will support...