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Raising speed limits on undivided highways invites trouble

· January 29, 2025

Source: Green Party The Government’s move to increase speed limits substantially on dozens of stretches of rural and often undivided highways will result in more serious harm. “The Government’s pro-growth...

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Saving threatened seabird from rising sea levels

· January 29, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  29 January 2025 Johannes Fischer, Department of Conservation Senior Science Advisor, says climate change impacts have the potential to wipe out the Whenua Hou diving petrel...

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Flaming start to the new year for waste trucks

· January 29, 2025

Source: Auckland Council 2025 is off to a fiery start for Auckland’s waste trucks with five rubbish and recycling truck fires in the first two weeks of January.   An...

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PM emphasises importance of growth in 2025

· January 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government For the Government, 2025 will bring a relentless focus on unleashing the growth we need to lift incomes, strengthen local businesses and create opportunity.Prime Minister Christopher...

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The State of the Nation

· January 28, 2025

Source: ACT Party The Haps Public hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill have begun. David Seymour kicked off proceedings, throwing down the gauntlet on equal rights and fielding questions from...

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Curtain lifted on illegal cannabis operation

· January 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Sergeant Adam Elder, Alexandra Police: A man is before the courts after the curtain was lifted on his cannabis growing operation in...

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Housing Minister opens new Epuni development

· January 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The opening of Kāinga Ora’s development of 134 homes in Epuni, Lower Hutt will provide much-needed social housing for Hutt families, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.“I’ve...

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Hihi thrive in new regional park home

· January 27, 2025

Source: Auckland Council A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results. At least 55 rare...