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Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area
Source: Auckland Council Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in...
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Grant James Taylor recommended for appointment as Controller and Auditor-General
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Officers of Parliament Committee has recommended the appointment of Grant James Taylor as Controller and Auditor-General in their report on the Inquiry into the appointment of...
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The roadworks housekeeping list: litter-picking, painting, cleaning and road-kill autumn tidy-up
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road workers have been busy on Central Otago, Queenstown and Wanaka highways completing a variety of maintenance improvements in the lead-in to winter, says NZ...
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Universities – Renters miss out on real relief from housing subsidy – UoA study
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As more New Zealanders rent and rents continue to climb, new research shows government support is failing to ease housing stress. New Zealand’s accommodation supplement...
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Arts News – Auckland Museum announces inaugural Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist in Residence
Source: Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum is thrilled to announce its inaugural Pacific Artist Residency, an innovative initiative designed to cultivate...
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Further appeal for information, Frankton fire
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Matt Lee: Police investigating a fire at a mechanical workshop in Frankton are seeking further information from the public. Police...
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Mining Sector – Greens deliberately misunderstand coal – Straterra
Source: Straterra Inc It is disappointing to see the Green Party continuing to demonise coal and deliberately misunderstanding its role in ensuring the lights stay on, there is food on the...
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Release: Bill to make trading laws fairer passes first hurdle
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour MP Kieran McAnulty’s Members Bill to make the law simpler and fairer for businesses operating on Easter, Anzac and Christmas Days has passed its...
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Member’s Bill an opportunity for climate action
Source: Green Party A Member’s Bill in the name of Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter which aims to stop coal mining, the Crown Minerals (Prohibition of Mining) Amendment Bill,...
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Work to protect Ocean Beach begins
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 10 April 2025 The beach has been off limits to public since 2018 when contaminants including asbestos were found on the beach. An asbestos removal company...
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Gang members arrested, drugs seized in Gisborne
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: Ten gang members or associates have been arrested this week, after Police terminated an operation and executed...
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Weather News – A touch of autumn to start the school holidays – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th April – The first cold snap of the year signals that we are well into autumn. A handful of regions...
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Festival AF: Free AF Heads to Coachella with The New Bar
Source: Lindsay Stanley – for Free AF 10 April 2025 – Auckland, New Zealand – New Zealand’s leading alcohol-free beverage brand, Free AF, is making its Coachella debut this month...
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Australian Lender Bizcap Launches in Singapore to Bring Flexible Lending to SMEs
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2025 – Bizcap, an Australia-headquartered leading provider of fast, flexible business loans, has officially launched its Singapore operations. Since...
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Making a difference for young New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government New reporting out today shows that while most young Kiwis are doing well, further progress is needed so all children and young people thrive. Child Poverty...
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Families and households in the 2023 Census – further insights into how we live – Stats NZ media and information release: Families, households, and housing: 2023 Census
Source: Statistics New Zealand Families and households in the 2023 Census – further insights into how we live – 10 April 2025 – Today’s release of 2023 Census data includes...
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Local News – Mayor Campbell Barry announces that he won’t be seeking re-election – Hutt City
Source: Hutt City Council Campbell Barry has announced today that he will not seek a third term as Lower Hutt’s Mayor. During his mayoralty, Barry has delivered on major commitments including...
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Fire Safety – Changes to fire and fireworks restrictions in Otago
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in parts of Otago from 8am on Thursday 10 April, until further...
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Local News – Nominations now open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council is calling for nominations for the city’s highest honour. The Porirua Civic Awards recognise locals who have made a significant contribution to the Porirua...
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Children speak out: What tamariki and rangatahi really want from a safer internet – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Almost 1,000 children and young people across Aotearoa New Zealand have had their say on online safety in a new survey conducted by Save the Children and...
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ACT MP welcomes step towards greater freedom over Easter
Source: ACT Party ACT MP Cameron Luxton is congratulating Kieran McAnulty after his Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day)...
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Delivering a world-leading education system
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking further steps to deliver a world-leading education system by introducing the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) to Parliament.“We have an...
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Off ‘ya bike: Driver gets ride impounded
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man on a moped who failed to stop for Police will have to find another way of getting around town after his scooter...
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Successful end to fruit fly response on Auckland’s North Shore
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland North Shore suburb of Birkdale have been lifted after no further evidence of the...
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Restoring Āwhitu a community effort
Source: Auckland Council Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Āwhitu Peninsula for over 30 years. ...
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Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms
Source: Auckland Council In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley were impacted by flooding, with over 350 homes assessed for safety, and almost 100 homes that had safety...
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Decision to increase medicines access
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to widen access to four medicines, for a further...