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Politics – Farmers welcome halt to new plan changes

· July 16, 2025

Source: Federated Farmers The decision that councils will be stopped from rushing through new restrictive plan changes is welcome news to farmers, Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Councils...

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SH76 Brougham Street construction begins

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Work is set to start on major upgrades to State Highway 76 (SH76) Brougham Street in Christchurch that will support economic growth and make it safer and...

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Further losses predicted for wetlands in future

· July 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific...

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Durable Fire Station Lockers

· July 16, 2025

Source: Press Release Service A well-organised fire station saves precious time when every second matters. OzLoka® New Zealand is proud to supply top-quality fire station lockers, helping firefighters stay ready,...

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Education – Eighth charter school opens in Auckland

· July 16, 2025

Source: Charter School Agency The country’s newest charter school, Twin Oaks Classical School, opened its doors today (July 14).  The Greenlane school combines two educational pathways – the Charlotte Mason method...

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Government to stop Council plan changes

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will stop councils wasting their officers’ time and their ratepayers’ money on plan changes in advance of the new planning system coming into force,...

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Speech to the 2025 LGNZ Conference

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the...

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Getting more Kiwis into jobs

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Jobseeker beneficiaries will be the focus of the Government’s employment programmes over the next three years, says Minister Louise Upston. Minister Upston has welcomed an updated...

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Community projects boost Sign Language

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Families of Deaf children and teenagers are among those able to take part in 11 community projects being funded to boost sign language In New Zealand....

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More international doctors to be fast-tracked

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has welcomed the announcement by the Medical Council of New Zealand that will see doctors from Chile, Luxembourg, and Croatia added to the Comparable...

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Electricity sector changes create more ways to save

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi households and businesses will be able to save more on their electricity bills as a result of changes announced by the Electricity Authority (EA) today,...

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Shock kiwi rediscovery delights conservation world

· July 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 July 2025 A spotty kiwi was first sighted in March by a DOC-contracted tahr hunter in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, West Coast. DOC...

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NZ-AU: Appointment of Non-Executive Director

· July 16, 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (‘Canyon’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Adjou Ait...

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Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes first reading

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes the successful first reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, calling it a major milestone in helping...

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Online Casino Gambling Bill passes first reading

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden’s Bill seeking to protect players who gamble online by introducing safeguards to the currently unregulated online gambling market in...