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Stewart Island/Rakiura solar project underway

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on a major solar energy project on Stewart Island/Rakiura that will reduce the island’s reliance on diesel-generated electricity and cut power prices, Regional...

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Work on Second Ashburton bridge underway

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction of the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge has begun, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager have announced. “A second crossing over the...

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Package to support small businesses announced

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Small businesses will get practical support to strengthen performance and seize growth opportunities, with a new Government-backed training initiative announced today at the New Zealand Chamber...

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Projects selected to improve accessibility

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Programmes aimed at addressing access issues for disabled people in street navigation, reading, housing and sports education through technology will soon get a boost, Disability Issues...

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House fire, Onehunga

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a house fire on Trafalgar Street, Onehunga this morning. At around 7.20am, Police received reports of a house well involved in fire. ...

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Napier-Taupo Road down to one lane

· May 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 5 is down to one lane following a truck going off the road at Tarawera. It happened around 8pm, around halfway between Taupo and...

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Hawke’s Bay mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure

· May 21, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley and Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum will be meeting with McCain representatives to discuss the reasons for the company’s closure. LDR...