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Stowaway weka hitches a ride across the Southern Alps
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 05 May 2025 DOC says the incident is a reminder for people to check their gear for wildlife before setting off, to prevent spreading them into...
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Iwi Rights Under Attack in Government Treaty Clause Purge
Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori warns that the Government’s Treaty Clause Review represents the most severe erosion of iwi rights in modern legal history. “Luxon’s Government is doing...
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Serious crash, Avondale
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Blockhouse Bay this afternoon. The single vehicle crash, on Blockhouse Bay Road, was reported to...
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Tax Issues – New report illustrates tax system failures – Tax Justice Aotearoa
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa Tax reform advocacy group Tax Justice Aotearoa is calling on the Government and opposition parties to remedy the failures in our taxation system illustrated by a...
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Bupa under scrutiny for tax practices as workers face cuts – E tū
Source: Etu Union A new report from E tū and international tax watchdog CICTAR has raised serious questions about whether aged care giant Bupa is shifting profits offshore to avoid...
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E tū union – mischievous or misinformed? – Aged Care Association Statement
Source: Aged Care Association The E tū union is either being deliberately mischievous or is seriously misinformed about how aged residential care works in New Zealand, says Aged Care Association Chief...
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Correction re shots fired in Gisborne overnight
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) An earlier media release regarding two firearms-related incidents in Gisborne overnight stated that two people were injured as a result of shots fired at...
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Four arrested after shots fired in Gisborne overnight
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) To be attributed to Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti Area Commander: Tairāwhiti Police have arrested and charged four people following two firearms-related incidents overnight. At...
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Parent Portal launched to empower parents
Source: New Zealand Government Every parent wants to see their child thrive at school — to feel confident, supported, and capable. Today, the Government is taking a major step toward...
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Advocacy – World Press Freedom Day 2025: Standing with the Palestinian Press
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On this World Press Freedom Day, we pause to honour journalists and media workers across the globe who risk their safety to report truth...
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Police review completion rates for recruit swimming assessment
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have now reviewed completion rates for the swimming assessment that recruits are expected to undergo as part of their training at the Royal...
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Awards – Dunedin apprentice Trent Toomey named overall winner of Plumbing World scholarship at 2025 New Zealand Plumbing Awards
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Dunedin apprentice Trent Toomey has been named the overall winner of the prestigious Plumbing World Scholarship, recognised for his outstanding dedication, determination, and maturity well...
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Awards – Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas named 2025 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Wellington’s Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas has been named the 2025 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year, recognising their outstanding contribution to the plumbing...
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New Abortion Pill Research Questions Health NZ Advice
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 2 May 2025Family First is calling on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Medsafe to respond to significant new research coming out...
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Recall of specific batches of Ārepa drinks as they may cause injury due to a packaging fault
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Alphagen NZ Limited in its recall of specific batches of Ārepa brand The Brain Drink as it may...
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Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere opening underway
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 02 May 2025 We have started the process of opening Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea. Machinery is onsite and a sea connection will...
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Natural Events – Insurers Support Kiwis as Severe Weather Eases
Source: Insurance Council of NZ As severe weather conditions ease across Canterbury and Wellington, New Zealanders are turning their focus to the clean-up and recovery. The Insurance Council of New Zealand...
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Northland News – Matangirau’s new flood defences pass first major test in recent 10-year rainfall event
Source: Northland Regional Council A small, flood-prone Northland community has withstood a 10-year rainfall event, thanks to new flood protection works led by Northland Regional Council. Around 300ml of rain fell...
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Petdirect Secures Exclusive NZ Rights to M-PETS
Source: Press Release Service Petdirect, New Zealand’s leading Kiwi-owned pet retailer, is proud to announce the exclusive launch of M-PETS, a globally recognised brand of high-quality, design-led pet essentials. Already...
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Home consents down in year ended March 2025 – Stats NZ
Source: Statistics New Zealand Home consents down in year ended March 2025 – 2 May 2025 – There were 34,062 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended March...
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Developing a new Action Plan for unpaid carers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to better support unpaid and informal carers, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Penny Simmonds says.Every morning across New Zealand,...
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Mayor urges Govt to approve bed night visitor levy following public support
Source: Auckland Council The public consultation for Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025/2026 shows most Aucklanders want Government to enact legislative change to enable a bed night visitor levy.The consultation summary...
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Aid is under attack – meet Pacific community leaders implementing Kiwi funded aid – ChildFund
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Join ChildFund for a special session on New Zealand’s aid in the Pacific. Pacific community leaders from Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu are visiting New Zealand to...
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Pest eradication to remove wallabies and possums from Kawau Island gets under way
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has been working with landowners and residents on an operation to restore native forest on Kawau Island by removing wallabies and possums. After years of...
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ASB offers relief to South Island and lower North Island customers affected by severe weather
Source: ASB ASB will support customers affected by extreme weather events impacting the South Island and lower North Island, with tailored packages including suspension of home loan repayments and emergency...
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Speech to Tauranga Business Chamber: The Case For a Smaller, Focused Executive
Source: ACT Party Speech to Tauranga Business Chamber: The Case For a Smaller, Focused Executive Intro The term of Government is nearing half time, when we should be reviewing the...
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Greens mark May Day with Green Jobs Guarantee
Source: Green Party The Green Party has marked May Day with a pre-budget announcement in Tokoroa, detailing the party’s plan for a Green Jobs Guarantee. “New Zealanders should be in...