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First Responders – Whangārei vegetation fire update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Evacuations are underway for a number of homes near a large vegetation fire south of Whangārei. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to...
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Gold’s Stellar Growth May Have Reached its Finale, Says VT Markets Latest 2025 Q1 Economic Outlook
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2025 – Award-winning brokerage VT Markets, a global leader in financial services, has released its 2025 Q1...
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Watercare gets to work on first permanent non-potable water tanker filling station in Māngere
Source: Auckland Council Watercare is laying the groundwork for its first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere. The $1.2 million filling station will be available to commercial customers for...
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Greens welcome deadline extension but reiterate call for Bill to be binned
Source: Green Party The Green Party welcomes the extension of the deadline for Treaty Principles Bill submissions but continues to call on the Government to abandon the Bill. “We welcome...
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Stats NZ information release: Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: December 2024 quarter
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: December 2024 quarter – information release – 9 January 2025 – The household labour force survey estimated working-age population...
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Singaporeans Can Save Up to S$500 Monthly Through Digital Optimization, New ROSHI Study Reveals
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – ROSHI, a leading fintech company reshaping digital lending across Southeast Asia, today released its comprehensive “Inflation Survival...
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GAOC Group of Companies Shines at Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Philippines with Triple Win
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – GAOC Group of Companies (GGC) is the largest dental conglomerate in the Philippines, led by its...
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Distinctive colour leads to brush the law
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have helped staff at Oranga School in One Tree Hill celebrate the return of a large amount of specially prepared paint, that had...
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Farmers don’t get a holiday, but they deserve a red tape break
Source: ACT Party ACT MP Mark Cameron is calling on Parliament to thank farmers working through summer by reinstating provisions in the Resource Management Act that prevent regional councils from...
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Too many Kiwis denied the chance to gather with loved ones at the end of life
Source: ACT Party As New Zealanders enjoy time with friends and family this summer, ACT MP Todd Stephenson is calling for greater autonomy for terminally ill New Zealanders to choose...
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Minimum wage announcement “a pay cut for the most vulnerable” – E tū
Source: Etu Union E tū is appalled with the Government’s decision to increase the minimum wage by less than inflation for a second year in a row. Minister of Workplace...
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Carers’ pay equity highlighted on Human Rights Day – E tū
Source: Etu Union On International Human Rights Day, E tū is calling on the Government to help fix gender-based pay discrimination by delivering pay equity for care and support workers....
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Govt’s miserly 1.5% minimum wage will take workers backwards
Source: Green Party The Government’s announcement today of a 1.5 per cent increase to minimum wage is another blow for workers, with inflation projected to exceed the increase, meaning it’s...
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Community Lunch, Chatham Islands
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kioranga Nau mai haere mai Welcome everyone to today’s lunch. Thank you for coming. We are so pleased to return some of the wonderful hospitality...
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Rain drain: Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure tested to the max
Source: Auckland Council Northcote has always suffered from terrible stormwater flooding. It’s located in the historic trajectory of the Awataha Stream and the middle of an overland flow path. As...
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Georgia Lines brings her mellow sound to famous venue
Source: Auckland Council The enchanting vocals of Georgia Lines will headline the third of 18 free concerts in this summer’s Music in Parks series. Georgia will be supported by popular...
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Gannet Track reopens at Muriwai Regional Park
Source: Auckland Council A popular Muriwai tourist attraction has reopened in time for the summer bird nesting season, allowing visitors once again to view a majestic seabird colony of gannets...
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A beginner’s guide to responsible pet ownership in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council There’s no doubt that pets bring many Aucklanders a lot of joy. But if you and your family received a new pet recently, there are all kinds...
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Social and wellbeing support
Source: Auckland Council Various community and wellbeing support is available to storm-affected residents, including free help with processing home insurance claims, rates relief, temporary accommodation assistance, and wider financial and...
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Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area
Source: Auckland Council A single male Oriental fruit fly was found on 3 January in a surveillance trap in a suburban back yard in the Papatoetoe/Māngere area. An operation, led...
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New Year’s Eve celebrations in Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council, SkyCity and Vector are proud to bring together this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Auckland’s city centre as Aotearoa New Zealand leads the global...
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80% reduction in building determination wait times
Source: New Zealand Government The time it takes to process building determinations has improved significantly over the last year which means fewer delays in homes being built, Building and Construction...
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Consumer NZ launches guide to buying second-hand appliances: helping New Zealanders save money and shop sustainably
Source: Consumer NZ As more New Zealanders turn to secondhand markets to tackle rising living costs and contribute to environmental sustainability, Consumer’s guide provides essential tips to navigate the secondhand...
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China’s First RV Stock is Here. New Gonow, the Pioneer of “Mobile Homes,” is Set to Go Public
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2025 – In today’s era of diversity, freedom, and a pursuit of high-quality living, recreational vehicles (RVs) have...
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Tech – Samsung Expands ‘AI for All’ Vision at CES 2025 to Bring AI Everyday, Everywhere
Source: Samsung Company outlines refreshed strategy using Home AI to elevate user experiences at home and beyond AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Jan. 7, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today...
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Fire Safety – Canterbury fire district moves to a restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season put in place in the Canterbury fire district last month, which banned outdoor fires...
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Attempted murder charge following Palmerston North shooting
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Joe Salisbury: A man is due in court today on a charge of attempted murder in relation to a shooting...