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Fast-track on track to help deliver infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government It’s been nearly six months since the Fast-track Approvals system opened for business, and updated statistics show the one-stop shop is on track to make it...
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DOC summer bookings bring in $13 million
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 July 2025 “It’s fabulous to see so many people getting out into nature and making the most of conservation areas and facilities like campsites,...
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50 years lost: kiwi pukupuku found in the wild
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Ranger Project Lead Iain Graham describes the moments leading to the monumental rediscovery of kiwi pukupuku in the West Coast wilderness. Iain Graham, kiwi conservation...
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Garbage management and disposal: new guide and e-learning modules
Source: Maritime New Zealand Last month we issued a new guide for the Marine Protection Rules Part 170: Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships. This guide explains what vessel...
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Drinking Water Standards – Gore’s iconic brown trout statue latest victim of township’s drinking water crisis – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Gore’s brown trout statue has become the latest victim of dairy industry pollution. On Tuesday night, the iconic statue was given cartoon-style crosses for eyes – Greenpeace Aotearoa’s way...
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Electric vehicle imports lose charge as volumes drop – Stats NZ media and information release: Overseas merchandise trade: June 2025
Post navigation Archives Electric vehicle imports lose charge as volumes drop – media release 22 July 2025 Imports of fully electric vehicles fell over 50 percent in value during the...
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Total greenhouse gas emissions rise 0.9 percent in the March 2025 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): March 2025 quarter
Post navigation Archives Total greenhouse gas emissions rise 0.9 percent in the March 2025 quarter – media release 22 July 2025 Seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by industries and...
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Secondary legislation access to be improved
Source: New Zealand Government A bill to make it easier to find and comply with the law and to digitise government services by improving access to secondary legislation has passed...
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UAE deal passes, unlocking $500 billion market
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) legislation has passed into law today, clearing the way for Kiwi exporters to tap into a $500 billion market that imports...
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Pāua poacher jailed for 2 and a half years
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Porirua poacher found with 619 pāua he intended to sell, has been sent to prison for 2 years and 6 months. Ruteru Sufia...
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Environment – EPA approves two biological controls to combat noxious weed
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a rust fungus and a flower weevil to control Darwin’s barberry, a spiny invasive shrub. Environment Canterbury, on behalf of...
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Northland News – Six Northland tertiary students awarded scholarships
Source: Northland Regional Council Six Northland students have been named as recipients of Northland Regional Council’s annual Tū i te ora Scholarship, each receiving $4000 and paid work experience with council...
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Ministerial statement to the House on the Middle East
Source: New Zealand Government Almost a month ago, on 24 June 2025, we delivered our most recent Ministerial statement on the Middle East to this House. At that time, the...
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Speech at the signing of the Harmony Accord
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Shalom. As-salamu alaykum. I would like to acknowledge: Your Excellency, The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro His Excellency Dr Richard Andrew Faith and...
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Opportunity for feedback on hospital roading changes ending soon
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People are being encouraged to have their say on proposed roading changes around the new Dunedin Hospital before the opportunity for feedback closes next week....
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Construction to start on new average safety cameras in Northland
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will begin construction on a set of average speed safety cameras to improve safety on Kaitaia-Awaroa Road in Northland,...
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Next steps for state highway recovery and repairs in the top of the South
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Planning is underway for recovery work on state highways in the top of the South Island. The region’s highways have taken a battering from two...
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Advocacy – Statement of Concern and Clarification Regarding the “Harmony Accord”
Source: Maher Nazzal To the respected Muslim community across New Zealand, As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, FIANZ is scheduled (22nd July 2025) to sign an agreement referred to as...
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Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Statement – Not In Our Name
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Not In Our Name – While our brothers and sisters in Gaza collapse from starvation and babies are dying for lack of milk, we...
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Workplace Safety – Road freight body welcomes steady decline in workplace injuries
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight body welcomes steady decline in workplace injuries Transporting New Zealand is welcoming a decline in road freight transport workplace injuries, saying it...
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Learning webinars to assist tertiary teaching online in New Zealand
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 28 August 2020 Last updated 28 August 2020 Print Share In these recorded webinars, New Zealand and Australian experts share their knowledge to enhance...
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Disability Action Plans
Source: Tertiary Education Commission The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) expects TEOs to take a proactive approach to improving outcomes for disabled learners. TEOs are required to develop and submit a...
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Learner Success Diagnostic Tool Participants’ Guide text
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Version 1.0 Introduction Taking part in the sessions Steps in the tool What happens after using the tool Feedback Introduction Background to the LSDT The LSDT...
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Consumer NZ – Price it right: Consumer NZ launches campaign to stop misleading supermarket pricing
Source: Consumer NZ A new petition calls for a mandatory supermarket pricing accuracy code, automatic compensation and tougher penalties. Consumer NZ has launched a new campaign – Price it right...
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Advocacy – Peters fails again – time for real action on Occupied Gaza – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says New Zealand’s signature on a joint statement of 25 countries on Gaza is meaningless without concrete action. ...
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Advocacy – Nicola Willis urged to step in now to get Kiwi food aid to Gaza – PSNZ
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is urging the government to step in and require Paypal to refund money it refuses to pass on starving families in Occupied Gaza....
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Economy – Current Economic Decline driven by Constrained Liquidity – Trend Analysis Network
Source: Trend Analysis Network New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of strain, and a growing body of evidence points to liquidity shortages and over manipulated interest rates as key culprits. While global macroeconomic...