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Busting myths: rates and property valuation

· June 9, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Rating valuation is undertaken every three years, by all councils nationwide. It’s legislated so councils fairly and accurately distribute rates.Often, the process prompts a range of questions...

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Rating valuations released to Auckland ratepayers

· June 9, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Auckland ratepayers will receive new property valuations this week, as Auckland Council prepares to update rates from 1 July 2025. The rating valuations Auckland property owners receive...

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Rating Valuation – frequently asked questions

· June 9, 2025

Source: Auckland Council The latest rating valuations  What valuation trends do I need to know? Two independent valuation providers, QV and Opteon, completed the 2024 valuation process. These companies are...

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Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium

· June 9, 2025

Source: Auckland Council There’s still time for Aucklanders to give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium. The consultation, led by Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU),...

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Two before the courts after separate offences

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel, Waimakariri/Hurunui Response Manager, Two people are before the courts following two separate incidents in the Rural Canterbury area. On Tuesday...

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Man charged following alleged Paremoremo hit-and-run

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run in Paremoremo yesterday morning, which left two people injured. Emergency services were called to Attwood Road about...

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Avoid the area of State Highway 26/27 Tatuanui

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police At approximately 12.15pm on Monday 9th June at the roundabout with State Highway 26/27, Tatuanui, Matamata-Piako District. A truck has rolled and is partially blocking the...

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Update: Unexplained death, Newtown

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard Wellington Police are continuing to make enquiries into an unexplained death in Newtown. At around 7.15pm on Saturday 7 June,...

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Local News – Porirua to light up for Matariki

· June 9, 2025

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua is set to shine as we celebrate Matariki for 2025. The night sky will twinkle once more inside Te Rauparaha Arena, with delicious hāngi, performances and...

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Federated Farmers launches KiwiSaver petition

· June 9, 2025

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has launched a nationwide petition calling on the Government to urgently change the KiwiSaver rules to help young farmers get their foot on the ladder. “Accessing...

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Energy Sector Unites to Future-Proof Tomorrow’s Workforce

· June 9, 2025

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa The Electricity Engineers’ Association (EEA) and Energy Resources Aotearoa have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive 2025 national energy workforce report and action...

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Name release, water incident, Boyle River

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died following a water incident in the Boyle River on Thursday 5 June. He was Phelan McDade, 25, from...

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Release: Timid tariff response fails New Zealanders

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is failing New Zealanders by ‘being comfortable’ with a 10 percent tariff on all goods going into the US. “The Prime Minister’s timid...

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Release: Manawatū Gorge replacement opens toll-free

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Thanks to a successful community-led campaign backed by Labour, Lower North Island locals are today celebrating the toll-free opening of Te Ahu a Turanga –...

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Stage 3 of major Auckland hospital upgrade funded

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a major investment to strengthen critical infrastructure at Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre, as part of the...

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Accident: Road closures Whitford-Maraetai Road

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed a section of Whitford-Maraetai Road near Waikopua Road due to a serious crash in the area around 6.45am. No alternate route is available...

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Motorists advised to expect delays: Greenlane

· June 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays citybound from Greenlane this morning following a vehicle breakdown. The incident, between Greenlane and Market Roads, was reported to...