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Weather News – Warm and windy, Wet for some – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 9th – Monday 13th October – Heavy persistent rain for the South Island’s west coast– Strong persistent northwesterly winds for many– Warm...
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Health Research – Major report recommends safer drug laws to combat rising harms
Source: NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri A major new report proposes evidence-based reform to New Zealand’s drug laws in response to growing drug harm that the...
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Universities – Justice system inconsistent on neurodiversity, researchers say – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) At every stage, from apprehension to arrest to sentencing, people with neurological challenges such as autism, fetal alcohol syndrome, ADHD or brain injuries are disadvantaged...
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Local News – Government signs off on new water plan for Wellington region
Source: Hutt City Council Mayor Campbell Barry has welcomed the Government’s approval of a new plan that will see a dedicated organisation take over water services across metropolitan Wellington from July...
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Advocacy – World Post Day Statement — Palestine Forum of New Zealand
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Today, on World Post Day, we reflect on the power of communication to connect people, bridge distances, and uphold the dignity of every human...
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Amnesty International – Discriminatory migration system fails Pacific People facing climate change and disasters
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Discriminatory migration system fails Pacific People facing climate change and disasters – Authorities in Aotearoa New Zealand are failing people most at risk of climate-related harm in...
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Frontline roles up, spending on contractors down
Source: New Zealand Government Frontline roles in the public service have increased in the past two years, while spending on contractors and consultants has fallen $915 million, Public Service Minister...
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New Lynn homicide: Name release
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the victim of the homicide in New Lynn on Monday, 6 October. He was 32-year-old Joseph David Walsh, of...
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Clear regulations for methamphetamine in rentals
Source: New Zealand Government Tenants and landlords will soon benefit from clear rules for safely managing methamphetamine residue in rental properties, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “For too long,...
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Northbound lanes closed: State Highway 1, Dunedin Southern Motorway
Source: New Zealand Police Northbound lanes on Dunedin Southern Motorway are closed near Kaikorai Valley Road following a two-vehicle crash. Diversions are in place onto Kaikorai Valley Road. Motorists should expect...
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Procurement reboot helps Kiwi businesses
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand businesses will have a better shot at winning government contracts as a result of changes to government procurement rules, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis...
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Aotearoa New Zealand: Discriminatory migration system fails climate-affected Pacific People – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Authorities in Aotearoa New Zealand are subjecting people in the Pacific islands of Tuvalu and Kiribati at risk of climate related harm to discriminatory migration policies that...
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Evidence shows rising risks to coasts and communities: Our Marine Environment 2025 – New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our Marine Environment 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Evidence shows rising risks to coasts and communities: Our Marine Environment 2025 – news story 8 October 2025 The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ have released the latest Our Marine...
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Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: September 2025 quarter – information release 8 October 2025 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the population benchmarks used...
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Cotality OCR Analysis – RBNZ goes for front-loaded easing
Source: Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson, Cotality The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 0.5% today, taking it down to 2.5%. There...
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Finance – ASB trims interest rates for customers
Source: ASB ASB is reducing interest rates across its variable lending products in response to RBNZ’s OCR announcement. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “We know New...
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Energy Sector – Better bills will help consumers find better plans, says Electricity Authority
Source: Electricity Authority The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko says proposed changes to simplify electricity bills will make it easier for consumers to find the right plan for them and pay...
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Local News – Metropolitan Water Services Delivery Plan accepted by Government
Source: Porirua City Council The plan for delivering water services to metropolitan Wellington residents and businesses through a new organisation with new funding and governance arrangements has been accepted by the...
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Economy – OCR Decision – Comments from Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand
Source: Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) Comments from Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) managing director Peter White AM – RBNZ interest rate decision...
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Monetary Policy – OCR reduced to 2.5% – Full Reserve Bank Statement
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Annual consumers price index inflation is currently around the top of the Monetary Policy Committee’s 1 to 3 percent target band. However, with spare...
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Monetary Policy – New Zealand OCR reduced to 2.5%
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 8 October 2025 – Annual consumers price index inflation is currently around the top of the Monetary Policy Committee’s 1 to 3 percent target band....
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Seventy seven to graduate from Police College this week
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 388 Wally Haumaha – Te Arawa and Ngāti Ngāraranui, ONZM and QSM recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand...
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Update: Bucklands Beach, fatal fire
Source: New Zealand Police Police have confirmed the fatal fire last Thursday morning in Bucklands Beach is now being treated as a double homicide. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua, Counties...
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Consultation about to open on Brightwater Intersection Speed Zone
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Nelson/Tasman residents are being urged to have their say on a proposed new Intersection Speed Zone where State Highway 6 and Ellis Street/River Terrace meet...
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Special Olympians join with Police for Law Enforcement Torch run – Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special this weekend, supporting Auckland’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of The Special Olympics...
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Law Enforcement Torch with Special Olympians set to run through South Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special this weekend, supporting Auckland’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of The Special Olympics...
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Law Enforcement Torch Run to blaze through Auckland this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special this weekend, supporting Auckland’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of The Special Olympics...