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Benefit levels fail to keep families out of poverty
Source: Green Party The Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report is a bleak indictment on the failure of Government to take steps to end poverty, with those on benefits,...
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Takahē released to grow wild population
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 12 February 2025 After travelling from Burwood Takahē Centre near Te Anau and Orokonui Ecosanctuary Dunedin, takahē rangers paused briefly at Glenorchy Primary School for children...
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Property solution for Wellington Girls’ College
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing Wellington Girls’ College certainty by confirming funding for the school’s long-term property solution.“Cabinet has approved funding for the next stage of the...
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Environment – Climate and public health the winners as big waste incineration proposal fails – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace welcomes news that a land-use agreement in Glenavy has lapsed and will not be renewed, which means a proposed $350 million waste to energy incinerator cannot be built...
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Energy Sector – Energy Competition Task Force identifies new ways to empower electricity consumers
Source: Electricity Authority The Energy Competition Task Force (the Task Force) has identified new ways to give consumers more control over their energy costs and to harness the power of rooftop...
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Tenants’ privacy rights in the spotlight
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner The hunt to land a flat over summer shouldn’t come at the expense of people’s privacy rights, warns Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. “There’s often a...
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Finance – ASB drops mortgage rates further
Source: ASB ASB has today announced decreases on some of its most popular mortgage terms, with market-leading rates across the major banks on 6-month, 1-year and 18-month terms from today....
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SH76 Brougham Street upgrades prioritised as a Road of Regional Significance
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will prioritise delivery of upgrades to SH76 Brougham Street in Christchurch as a Road of Regional Significance, including an overbridge between Collins and Simeon...
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Consultation opens on fisheries reforms
Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on proposed changes to the Fisheries Act which Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says are the most significant reforms in the...
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Fisheries reform: proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand wants your feedback on a package of proposals that will enhance value to fishers and better ensure sustainability. These...
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Murder charge filed in Lake Hawea homicide
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Otago Lakes Area Commander, Inspector Paula Enoka: A man is appearing in court today charged with the murder of Karen White last...
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Twelve months to re-negotiate contracts before income threshold policy takes effect
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says an income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims will apply to existing employment agreements after one year. The...
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Police locate person sought following incident in Clutha area
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Today Police have located the person sought in relation to alleged firearms offending in the Clutha area. Police have engaged in dialogue with the...
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Fatal crash: Mouse Point Road, Hurunui
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Hurunui this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on Mouse Point Road was reported just...
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Experts chosen for electricity market review
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has appointed independent experts to review the performance of the electricity markets, Energy Minister Simon Watts and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “The...
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2025 Pacific Judicial Conference
Source: New Zealand Governor General Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Tāmaki Makaurau. Kia ora...
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Mouse Point Road, Hurunui closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Mouse Point Road, Hurunui. The crash was reported just after 4:20pm, near Hanmer Springs Road....
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Heritage – Frozen in time – National Lamb Day celebrations at Totara Estate
Source: Heritage New Zealand Totara Estate near Ōamaru will play a prime role in this year’s National Lamb Day celebrations on February 15. The historic farmstead, a Tohu Whenua cared...
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Police to monitor gang event, Taumarunui
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police will be actively monitoring a gang gathering in the Taumarunui area this week, ensuring the disruption to the public is limited. Members of...
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Kāinga Ora getting firmer on rent payments
Source: New Zealand Government Kāinga Ora is introducing clearer consequences for state house tenants who skip rent payments, build up debt, then refuse to work with the social housing provider...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Greta Valley
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now name the two women who died in a crash on State Highway 1, Greta Valley on 19 December. They were Lu-Yao...
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Privacy Commissioner welcomes Government rethink of social service data collection
Source: Privacy Commissioner Privacy Commissioner John Edwards has welcomed the Governments plans to rethink the practice of collecting individual client level data from social service providers. The Government announced today...
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Better competition on the way for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing its ambitious, economy-wide review to improve competition, lift productivity, and drive down the cost of living, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew...
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Address to Public Service Leaders
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone and thank you all for making the time to be here.I wanted to speak to you early in my tenure as your new...
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Local News – Waimate waste incinerator plan fails 11 February 2025
Source: Zero Waste Network The Waimate incinerator project will not proceed as planned. The sale and purchase agreement for the land has lapsed, and the landowner has said the incinerator...
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Improving resilience on State Highway 1 in Marlborough – stage 2 works brought forward
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New resilience work recently got underway on State Highway 1 in Marlborough, south of Blenheim at Dashwood. The start date for the second stage of...
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SH2 Tauranga, Snodgrass Road rebuilt 2 weeks early
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work to rebuild a section of State Highway 2 (SH2) at night near Snodgrass Road has finished 2 weeks ahead of schedule, with the team...