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Local News – New library for Cannons Creek gets go-ahead – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council A new library to be built in Cannons Creek in Porirua in the next two years is being hailed by the Mayor and city councillors as a...
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Federated Farmers – Fish & Game advocacy function under review
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says proposed changes to Fish & Game are a step in the right direction, but concerns remain about the organisation’s ability to engage in highly political...
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Climate – Warm May Caps Off a Sunny Autumn for Much of New Zealand – NIWA – New Zealand Climate Summary: May 2025
Source: NIWA Last month brought warmer-than-average temperatures to most of the country, marking it as New Zealand’s 10th-warmest May on record, according to NIWA’s latest climate summary for May 2025. Inland...
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Energy Sector – Past Policy Choices Coming Home to Roost
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa For yet another year, the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) data published today shows that estimates for New Zealand’s gas reserves are rapidly declining. There...
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Local News – Porirua backs regional approach to water services delivery
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council’s Te Puna Kōrero committee has endorsed a joint regional approach for water services delivery. As part of the Local Water Done Well reform, the...
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Local News – Porirua City Council makes budget decisions
Source: Porirua City Council After listening to feedback from residents Porirua City Council has made changes to next year’s budget, including not increasing paid parking charges in the city or Cannons...
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Weather News – Brace for the cold: a wintry weekend in store – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 5 – Monday 9 JuneAfter a night of wild weather, MetService is forecasting on-and-off showers on Thursday, before a cold cup of winter is...
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New Zealand Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the ten months ended 30 April 2025
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the ten months ended 30 April 2025were released by the Treasury today. The April results are reported...
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State Highway 2, Gisborne to Opotiki re-opens
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Matawai Road, between Gisborne and Opotiki has re-opened after an earlier closure. Temporary speed limits are in place and motorists are advised to...
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Body located, Boyle River, Hurunui
Source: New Zealand Police A body has been located in the Boyle River this afternoon. Police were notified at around 3:15pm that a helicopter assisting with a search in the...
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Green Party condemns decision to suspend Te Pāti Māori MPs
Source: Green Party The Green Party condemns the unprecedented decision to suspend Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi for 21 days, and MP for Hauraki-Waikato Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke...
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Auckland Council backs environmental stars with a burst of funding
Source: Auckland Council Sixty-four conservation projects carried out by mana whenua and community groups around Tāmaki Makaurau have received Auckland Council funding in the current financial year to help protect,...
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A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park
Source: Auckland Council Proposed development at Auckland’s Colin Maiden Park in St Johns will see a new home for domestic cricket and improved facilities for community sport. Ōrākei Local Board...
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Space scholarships for seven university students
Source: New Zealand Government Seven university students have been awarded New Zealand Space Scholarships to intern at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today....
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POLICE APPEAL: Aggravated Robbery Whangārei
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are appealing for information in relation to an aggravated robbery in Tikipunga, Whangārei, yesterday. “Police responded to reports that a vehicle had been stolen...
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Police call for public’s help in search for missing woman
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police are urging residents in areas around Riccarton to search their backyards for a woman who has been missing for nearly 24 hours. Elisabeth, 79,...
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Safety first at Sumner Bay
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Safety first at Sumner Bay | Environment Canterbury Date: 05 Jun 2025 Still making the most of the water this winter? Stay safe and respect...
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Alleged scammer arrested following $150k in thefts
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man after he allegedly used Facebook Marketplace to fleece people of more than $150,000 worth of goods. This morning officers from Waitematā...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 5 June 2025 – Volume 784 – 001504
Source: New Zealand Parliament ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Transport 1. TIM COSTLEY (National—Ōtaki) to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made about increasing the speed...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Karakia/Prayers – 001503
Source: New Zealand Parliament THURSDAY, 5 JUNE 2025 The Deputy Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS GREG O’CONNOR (Assistant Speaker—Labour): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Business Statement – 001502
Source: New Zealand Parliament BUSINESS STATEMENT Hon CHRIS BISHOP (Leader of the House): Today, the House will adjourn until Tuesday, 24 June. That week, the House will consider the second...
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EIT carpentry apprentice to compete at national building final
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 56 seconds ago EIT carpentry apprentice Hohepa Goulton (Ngāti Kahungunu) will represent Hawke’s Bay at the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge National Final, after...
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EIT launches next phase of RSE training programme
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 13 minutes ago EIT has officially launched a refreshed phase of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Worker Training Programme, set to equip thousands of Pacific...
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Government continues to respond to Royal Commission into Abuse in Care
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has outlined its ongoing response to the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions. “We are committed...
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Daily progress for Thursday, 5 June 2025
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Order Paper for Thursday, 5 June 2025 2.00pm Business statement Hon Chris Bishop, Leader of the House, made a statement about the business of the...
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New report highlights food safety system at work
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A report by New Zealand Food Safety identifies the recall of imported sesame seeds with the potential to cause Salmonella poisoning as last year’s...
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Seven exceptional students score Space Scholarships
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) During their 3-month internship programme at JPL they’ll work alongside scientists and engineers who are part of world-leading NASA missions. Their experience...