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Supporting New Zealanders into work
Source: New Zealand Government Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a strong turnout for the first in a series of regional employment events reinforces a cross-sector commitment to...
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Environment – Wildly inaccurate figures used to justify ‘Shane’s $200 million fossil fuel slush fund’ – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace has called it a “complete debacle” and is calling for the Government to scrap what it calls “Shane’s $200m fossil fuel slush fund’’ immediately. “Minister Jones’ office has...
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Dairy Sector – Guy Roper to Chair NZ Dairy Companies Association (DCANZ)
Source: Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) has appointed Guy Roper as its Independent Chairman. Mr Roper takes up the position from...
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Health Sector – General practice amazed at Government’s cash splurge on telehealth – Genaro
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association is calling foul at the huge difference between government funding for screen-based telehealth compared to face-to-face visits to community...
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Energy Sector – Unison brings kids’ electrical safety education online: Free for families everywhere
Source: Unison Networks Local lines company, Unison Networks (Unison) is raising the bar for electrical safety education by launching its Digital Safe Sparks Programme to families across Hawke’s Bay, Taupō...
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Consultation on catch limits for Chatham Rise orange roughy now open
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public input into proposed changes to catch limits and management measures for the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery, says...
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Review of sustainability measures for orange roughy (ORH 3B) and blue mackerel (EMA 1) – 2025 October round
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposed changes to sustainability measures for orange roughy in ORH 3B and blue mackerel...
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Investment in workforce, keeping children safe
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour has announced that the residential workforce is being boosted by an investment in their professionalisation. Secure residences provide care for children...
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Freeman’s Bay homicide: Update
Source: New Zealand Police Police is continuing the investigation launched following the discovery of human remains in Freeman’s Bay overnight. Further information is being released in the early stage of...
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Appeal to public after copper stolen from Hawke’s Bay rail crossings
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Constable Pehi Potaka of Hawke’s Bay Volume Crime Team: Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing to the public to report any suspicious activity around...
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Further arrests after Operation Purple anti-social road user event
Source: New Zealand Police Twelve people have been arrested and charged in the wake of the King’s Birthday weekend anti-social road user gathering in Levin that saw police officers and...
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DOC deals to over 1000 wilding pines on Rangitoto
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 July 2025 State of the art drone mapping and laser rangefinders were used to identify and map the wilding pines. “Rangitoto is an ecosystem...
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Fatal crash, Tauranga
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Tauranga Eastern Link/State Highway 2 on Thursday 26 June. The two-vehicle crash was reported to...
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Rural health roadshow coming to Ōamaru
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey will be coming to Ōamaru today as part of the rural...
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Man handed prison sentence following illegal street racing death
Source: New Zealand Police “Is a life really worth it?” It’s a question Police is putting to anti-social road users after an Auckland man’s sentencing over a pregnant woman losing...
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City and Regional Deals to unlock growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has laid out its expectations for City and Regional Deals (CRDs) as long-term partnerships that will increase economic growth, create jobs, and boost productivity...
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Household Labour Force Survey population rebase from 2023 estimated resident population – Stats NZ report
Household Labour Force Survey population rebase from 2023 estimated resident population – report 2 July 2025 This report outlines the effect of estimated resident population (ERP) revisions on the Household Labour...
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Weekend spree sees man in court
Source: New Zealand Police A spree of car break-ins across one North Shore suburb has parked one offender in a court dock. Police have so far charged him with 17...
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New director bolsters freight expertise on KiwiRail board
Source: New Zealand Government The appointment of Scott O’Donnell to the KiwiRail board will bolster its freight expertise Minister for Rail Winston Peters says. “Railways have no shortage of potential...
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New Industry Skills Boards will drive better training
Source: New Zealand Government Eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) will give industry a strong voice in work-based learning, ensuring the system delivers the right skills, in the right places,...
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Person dies following Kumeū serious crash
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Kumeū on the night of 27 June. An investigation has been underway since Friday night, when a...
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Business Confidence Remains Stationary Despite Early Optimism
Source: Business Canterbury Canterbury businesses confidence is levelling off, according to Business Canterbury’s latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey. Despite reaching a high point in December last year, business confidence has not...
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Retail – Woolworths New Zealand recalls 18% Fat Beef Mince 1kg and 500g sold in the North Island
Source: Woolworths NZ Woolworths New Zealand is recalling Woolworths branded 18% Fat Beef Mince 500g and 1kg sold at Woolworths and Countdown stores in the North Island with the Best...
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Homicide investigation underway, Freeman’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body on Renall Street, Freeman’s Bay last night. Auckland City CIB’s Detective Inspector Scott Beard...
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Elective Boost to get more Kiwis out of pain
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more New Zealanders will get the procedures they need faster, with the Government today announcing 21,000 more elective procedures over the next year through its...
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Road closed, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Amohau Street in Rotorua is closed following a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian. It happened around 6am near the intersection with Ranolf Street. The...
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Tower joins Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards to celebrate Aotearoa
Source: New Zealander of the Year Awards Office New Zealand’s Local Heroes The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is proud to welcome Tower as the new naming rights...