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Fruit fly surveillance area widens in Papatoetoe

· March 12, 2026

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is widening its trapping zone in Papatoetoe after today finding 3 more male Oriental fruit flies, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner...

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Fruit fly response ramps up in Papatoetoe

· March 12, 2026

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The Oriental fruit fly response continues in Papatoetoe, with no further sign of the pest so far, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike...

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Hauraki Gulf collections closure comes into force

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Fishery Officers are ramping up patrols as a ban comes into force on gathering marine life from rockpools and coastal waters on the Hauraki Gulf coast...

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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasifika TV

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd (PCBL) conference, 6pm, 12 March, New Zealand International Conference Centre, Auckland] Good evening – Our hosts, the Pacific Cooperation...

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Long awaited Holidays Act replacement passes first reading

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A much-anticipated Bill to ensure employees are paid correctly when taking time off work has just passed its first reading at Parliament, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today.   The Employment Leave Bill seeks...

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Improved access to secondary legislation

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitise government services has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins says. “The Legislation...

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Partnership driving hospitality momentum

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has today highlighted the importance of the hospitality industry to New Zealand’s economy, while speaking at the 2026 Hospitality Summit.  ...

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Moana on the Blues: ‘They don’t want us here’

· March 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Tensions are high between the Blues and Moana Pasifika. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Asked whether the Blues rivalry is personal, Moana Pasifika coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga...

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Forty-nine new cops march out in March.

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Friends and family members came from all over New Zealand today and celebrated alongside the newly attested constables of the 393 recruit wing at the Royal...

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Crown progresses Ngāti Ruapani settlement at pace

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The first reading for the Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill has passed today, just weeks after the deed of settlement was signed, Treaty of...