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65+ new social homes on the way for Canterbury

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 65 new social homes will be delivered in Canterbury by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing,...

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More overseas investment, faster, means jobs and growth

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says overseas investment decisions being made more than twice as fast is a vital ingredient for businesses seeking capital to create...

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Passport processing times slashed by two-thirds

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that increased efficiency for passport processing has resulted in an 18-day improvement to wait times compared to when...

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AI-powered mental health support tool launched

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Sir John Kirwan today launched Ask Groov, Health New Zealand’s first endorsed AI powered wellbeing guide for adults. “Access...

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Police presence for Hawke’s Bay gang tangi

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore: Police will have a visible presence across Hawke’s Bay today as a gang tangi travels from Napier...

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Government considering Chorus divestment

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is exploring ways to free up capital locked in its investment in Chorus, to redirect into capital projects of more use to New Zealanders....

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2026 funding policy settings changes

· October 10, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 9 October 2025 The Minister of Education, Minister for Vocational Education and Minister for Universities have issued the 2026 funding determinations. These funding determinations...

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Vocational education and training redesign updates

· October 10, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 9 October 2025 Vocational education and training (VET) in New Zealand is changing. You’ll find regular updates on these changes here. VET remains an...

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Speech to Facilities Management Summit 2025

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the invitation to join you today. As Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister for Infrastructure, it is a real privilege to be here with...

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Serious crash, Henderson

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Swanson Road, Henderson. Police were called to the scene at 4.15pm after a car collided...

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CTU congratulates Living Wage Movement for huge win

· October 9, 2025

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is today congratulating the Living Wage Movement and trade unions for their victory in keeping the living wage in government procurement...

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Road closed, State Highway 1: Ashburton

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police District: Canterbury SH1/Hinds Highway, between Windermere and Swamp Roads, is closed following a five-vehicle crash. Multiple people appear to be seriously injured and motorists should expect...

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Investigation continues into Eastern Terrace death

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning....

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Gisborne pair caught with 157 undersize pāua

· October 9, 2025

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A pair of Gisborne fishers are likely to face prosecution after they were found with 157 undersize p??ua. Fishery officers stopped the pair this...

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Mountain biker rescued after hypothermia sets in

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A mountain biker’s extreme training session took a dangerous turn when he became stranded in Northland bush, losing daylight and becoming hypothermic. Northland Police SAR lead,...

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Milford Track opening delayed due to avalanche damage

· October 9, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  09 October 2025 DOC bookings for the track from 28 October – 11 November will be cancelled and refunded. Hikers beyond those dates will be...