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Refreshed national curriculum to raise achievement

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced the release of the full draft of New Zealand’s new Year 1–10 curriculum, another significant step toward delivering a world-leading...

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New protections and new funds for Hauraki Gulf

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing the biggest step in a generation to restore the Hauraki Gulf / te Pātaka kai a Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi, with...

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Significant weather damage on West Coast

· October 28, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 October 2025 Owen Kilgour, DOC West Coast Regional Operations Director, says teams are still out assessing and clearing where they can. “There’s lots of...

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Motorbike seized to pay overdue fines

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Motorbike, power tools and over $9000 in cash have been seized in Christchurch. Following lines of investigation into commercial burglaries, Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical Crime...

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Serious crash: State Highway 2, Mangatāwhiri

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Pinnacle Hill Road and State Highway 2, Mangatāwhiri. Police were called to...

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District Court Judge appointed

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Whanganui barrister Bernadette Arapere as a District Court Judge.  Judge Arapere (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Maniapoto)...

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All you need to know: Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill

· October 28, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act officially passed into law on Saturday 25th of October. It’s important that you have a good grasp...

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Be alert in rural Taranaki

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police urge farmers to be extra vigilant as they notice an increase in dishonesty offending throughout Taranaki. Senior Sergeant Brad Pollock says his prevention team would...

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Consultation on Organics Standard Notice – Tranche 1

· October 28, 2025

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The first of 3 consultations The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has begun work on developing a standards notice to supplement both the Organic...

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Building fit-for-purpose Aged Care

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to an integrated approach to reform the aged care system including the establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Group to recommend changes to...

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Government fee change hits NZ’s poorest citizens – IHC

· October 28, 2025

Source: IHC People with intellectual disability are facing yet another financial blow following changes to the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act that remove a government subsidy for court-mandated...

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New leadership for WorkSafe Board

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has appointed new members to the WorkSafe Board to provide strong governance as WorkSafe refocuses on early engagement...

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Southbound lanes blocked, Northern Motorway, Christchurch

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Both southbound lanes on the Christchurch Northan Motorway are blocked following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the multi-vehicle crash, between Ohaka Road...

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Update: Police seek two men in relation to Te Puke homicide

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager: A homicide investigation is continuing following the death of a man...

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Simpson to visit Australia

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson will today travel to Canberra and Sydney to strengthen New Zealand’s trans-Tasman partnerships and share insights on regulatory approaches,...

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Have you seen Madison?

· October 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Madison, 14, has been reported missing by her family. She was last seen at home on 24 October. Her family are deeply concerned for her welfare...