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Storm-affected land use policy approved
Source: Auckland Council [embedded content] Auckland councillors have approved the approach for the future use of around 1,200 properties bought out following the 2023 storms. The policy guiding future...
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Arrests after North Shore burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have rounded up three offenders after two burglaries at Browns Bay businesses this morning. A burglary was reported at a currency exchange business...
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Emergency services in attendance at fire, Pakuranga
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Jason Homan: Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in a building on Grassways Avenue, Pakuranga, reported at around 12.45pm....
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New guidance for adventure activity and outdoor recreation providers – managing the risks from natural hazards
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 April 2025 WorkSafe has created new guidance to help adventure activity operators and outdoor recreation providers manage risks from natural hazards such as flooding, landslips,...
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Ground broken on the first ‘Making Space for Water’ flood resilience projects
Source: Auckland Council Today marks a major milestone in Auckland’s flood recovery programme, with the official groundbreaking of the first flood resilience (blue-green) projects under Auckland Council’s Making Space for...
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New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – Stats NZ media release
Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – 11 April 2025 – Total glacier ice volumes in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased by 42 percent...
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Chris Hipkins speech: Treaty Principles Bill second reading
Source: New Zealand Labour Party This is a grubby little bill, born of a grubby little deal. It has had a colossal impact on the fabric of our nation, and...
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Ka mate te Pire, ka ora Te Tiriti o Waitangi – Treaty Principles Bill dead, Te Tiriti o Waitangi movement lives on
Source: Green Party The Green Party is proud to have voted down the Coalition Government’s Treaty Principles Bill, an archaic piece of legislation that sought to attack the nation’s founding...
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Climate – Untapped potential of nature to reduce flooding – New Zealand could make better use of natural processes to reduce the risk of flooding – NIWA
Source: NIWA New Zealand could make better use of natural processes to reduce the risk of flooding, according to research by the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA). Initiatives...
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EIT to host international Work-Integrated Learning conference | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 minute ago EIT is set to join Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand (WILNZ) in hosting the annual Work-Integrated Learning International Conference, bringing together...
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EIT students help thousands of kids tackle Tough Kid challenge | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 3 minutes ago EIT students helped bring the Mitre 10 MEGA Tough Kid challenge to life last week during two action-packed days. The...
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DHL Group’s GoHelp conducts Disaster Response Team training in Bangalore to equip local teams in disaster preparedness skills
Source: Media Outreach More than 30 employees from all DHL businesses in India attended the second training in Bangalore BANGALORE, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2025 –...
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Further appeal for information, Frankton fire
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Matt Lee: Police investigating a fire at a mechanical workshop in Frankton are seeking further information from the public. Police...
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Fire Safety – Changes to fire and fireworks restrictions in Otago
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in parts of Otago from 8am on Thursday 10 April, until further...
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Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms
Source: Auckland Council In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley were impacted by flooding, with over 350 homes assessed for safety, and almost 100 homes that had safety...
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Speech on foreign affairs and trade
Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora and good morning everyone.Before I start, can I acknowledge the Wellington Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to speak to all of you this...
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VT Markets Exclusive Analysis: Global Capital May Shift Amid Tariff Shock and AI Disruption
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2025 – 2025 has marked a turning point for global stock markets, as U.S. stocks, once the...
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Release: Reserve Bank acts while Govt shrugs
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis continues to sit on her hands amid a global economic crisis, leaving the Reserve Bank to act for New Zealanders who are worried...
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Three gang members charged following Gang Conflict Warrant in Tairāwhiti
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Danny Kirk: Three gang members have been charged following a significant operation in Tairāwhiti. On Monday 24 March,...
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Universities – Global EV adoption fails to cut CO₂ – study – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) There’s little point in buying an electric vehicle if you’re charging it with electricity generated by fossil fuels. In fact, when it comes to carbon...
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World Vision – Sport and music stars join forces to raise funds to combat hunger in the Pacific caused by climate change
Source: World Vision A group of star-studded inspirational Kiwis, including rugby players, pop icons, and a climate activist are putting their names behind this year’s World Vision 40 Hour...
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Phu Quoc prepares for APEC 2027
Source: Media Outreach Phu Quoc Island has captured global attention as the chosen venue for the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week. PHU QUOC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach...
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Police target illegal 3D printing operation
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) – Police shut down illegal 3D printed firearm operation– Five warrants across Auckland; five arrested on serious charges– Significant seizure of firearms, 3D printed...
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Myanmar earthquake: Risk of waterborne disease outbreak amidst devastation compounded by weekend heavy rains – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Heavy rains that struck Mandalay and Sagaing – the epicenter of the recent earthquake in Myanmar – over the weekend have further complicated the humanitarian situation. The existing...
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Greenpeace Statement: Greenpeace corrects Federated Farmers’ impotent attack
Source: Greenpeace In response to the “desperate bid” by Federated Farmers to curtail Greenpeace, the environmental heavyweight has issued a correction to the agri-industry lobby group’s “scurrilous complaint” made to the Charities...
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Arup honoured with multiple awards at HKIE 50th Anniversary for its achievements in decades of shaping Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Arup, a global built environment consultant, has been recognised with eight awards at The Hong...
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North Island Firefighters compete in high profile firefighter-sports event
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand is protected by around 14,000 paid and volunteer firefighters from urban, rural, industrial, and defence force fire brigades. Firefighters have expert, life-saving skills...