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Become a naturing pro this winter
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Nature needs all of us, and the good news is that making a difference doesn’t always require heaps of time and energy. There are things...
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Migrants network: Luxon must sack Peters, or wear his racism
Source: Workers First Union The Union Network of Migrants (UNEMIG) is calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to sack Winston Peters as Foreign Minister after his racist “go back to...
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Federated Farmers statement on the future of Molesworth Station
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming clarity from the Department of Conservation on the next steps to determine the future of New Zealand’s iconic Molesworth Station. “The Department of...
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Share the magic, complete your set: Woolworths to host nationwide Disney OOSHIES™ swap day on Friday 7 August
Source: Woolworths New Zealand 31 July 2026 – Families and collectors across New Zealand are invited to head to their local Woolworths store on Friday 7 August, for an official...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency urges NZPFU back to the ERA
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand remains committed to working with the Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to achieve a fair and sustainable settlement, Acting...
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Major Wellington City Council restructure is wrong time for upheaval
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Wellington City Council’s planned job cuts mean less capacity to deliver the services Wellingtonians rely on, and less spending power in...
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Billo on Advertising and AI – Two AI Laws Take Effect August 2. Most Ad Campaigns Fall Under Neither
Source: Billo California will require large generative AI providers to introduce detection and provenance features, while the European Union will require providers, brands and agencies to mark or label AI-generated...
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Funding to investigate former Whanganui landfill
Source: New Zealand Government The environmental impacts of a former Whanganui landfill that operated for more than 40 years will be investigated in a project announced today by Minister for...
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Hon Paul Davison KC KSO appointed independent Redress Officer
Source: New Zealand Government Hon Paul Davison KC KSO has been appointed Independent Redress Officer for a five-year term from 1 August 2026, Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford announced today....
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Ngāi Tahu Farming selected as preferred operator to negotiate for Molesworth lease
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 31 July 2026 Ngāi Tahu Farming has been chosen as the preferred farming operator to see New Zealand’s iconic Molesworth Recreation Reserve thrive into the...
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Local News – August is the month for burgers in Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council The grills are firing up for scrumptious winter burger offerings as August becomes Visa Wellington a Plate month again. This year, 19 Porirua venues are giving...
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Businesses can now apply to transition from gas
Source: New Zealand Government The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is now open for businesses making the investment to reduce their reliance on gas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Energy Minister...
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Employment Issues – Nurse Maude support workers strike over irresponsible sick leave cuts – PSA
Source: PSA Around 250 PSA members working at care provider Nurse Maude are on strike today in the face of no pay offer and attempts to cut to their sick leave...
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Mindful Money – Investing in a better future or cashing in on global disruption?
Source: Mindful Money KiwiSaver Investment in “Companies of Concern” Climbs to $11.1 Billion, even as Kiwis invest for positive outcomes at home New analysis of KiwiSaver portfolio holdings to March...
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BusinessNZ – New model highlights $1.3 trillion energy bill to 2050
Source: BusinessNZ Meeting New Zealand’s energy needs to 2050 will cost approximately $1.3 trillion, according to the country’s latest and most comprehensive whole-of-energy-system model to date. BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC)...
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Climate News – Earth Sciences New Zealand Outlook: August – October 2026
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Outlook Summary Regional predictions for the next three months: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty Central North Island, Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu, Wellington Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay,...
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PSA – Commission must do better after independent review finds flaws in process for controversial anti-strike Facebook adverts
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Commission staff raised political neutrality concerns that were not sufficiently heeded. An independent review into the Public Service Commission’s paid Facebook...
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Retirement Commission – New data reveals positive impact of emergency funds
Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission New research from Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission reveals 55% of New Zealanders who have set up an emergency fund in the...
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Business Canterbury – Growing New Zealand from the South: A Policy Platform for Election 2026
Source: Business Canterbury For the first time, all eight South Island Chambers of Commerce have come together to launch a shared election policy platform, calling on all political parties to...
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Northland News – Warkworth to Te Hana public-private partnership welcomed
Source: Northland Regional Council The Northland Regional Transport Committee (RTC) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that a public-private partnership agreement has been signed to deliver the Warkworth to Te Hana...
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Animal Welfare – End of greyhound racing marks historic milestone for animals in Aotearoa
Source: SAFE For Animals Today marks the final day of greyhound racing in Aotearoa New Zealand, with the industry officially coming to an end from 1 August 2026. For SAFE,...
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Universities – NZ scientists working on ‘exciting’ new cancer drug – UoA
Source: University of Auckland Friday, July 31, 2026 When a new drug shows a 30 to 60 percent cure rate in laboratory models of cancer, there’s cause for excitement. A...
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Loopy Tunes encourages everyone to give te reo Māori a go with new waiata ‘Kia Kaha Kōrero Mai’
Source: Loopy Tunes Christchurch-based children’s music stars Loopy Tunes sister duo have returned with an inspiring new waiata, ‘Kia Kaha Kōrero Mai’ released today, encouraging whānau and educators to embrace...
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Consumer NZ – How easy is it to buy a banned toy in New Zealand?
Source: Consumer NZ 31 July 2026 Consumer NZ is warning that gaps in Aotearoa’s product safety system are leaving shoppers exposed, after finding a toy banned in the United Kingdom...
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800 small and remote schools benefit from upgrades
Source: New Zealand Government A nationwide programme upgrading New Zealand’s small and remote schools has completed its 800th school upgrade, says Education Minister Erica Stanford. “The work of the Small...
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Target of 10,000 trained in family and sexual violence responses reached early
Source: New Zealand Government This government’s ambitious target of better, and more, training to help staff support in family violence and sexual violence responses milestone has been achieved almost 6...
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Getting Government off roofs, letting sun shine on Kiwi solar
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today welcomed the Ministry for Regulation’s Sector Review Report (“the Report”) on how to make residential and small to medium scale...