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Repeal of 7AA puts child wellbeing first
Source: New Zealand Government Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has welcomed the passing of legislation to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act by Parliament. The Bill’s passing will enable...
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EIT event brings nocturnal world of moths to light | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 day ago A joint event hosted by EIT and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council gave people a rare glimpse into the nocturnal...
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First step towards honouring more veterans on Anzac Day
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to formally recognise the service of more New Zealanders as part of official Anzac Day commemorations has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Veterans...
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Appeal for information following burglary, Te Awamutu
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith Police are seeking witnesses following a burglary at a service station in Te Awamutu on earlier this week....
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ACT welcomes wider ANZAC Day recognition of service
Source: ACT Party ACT’s Defence Spokesperson Mark Cameron is welcoming the first reading passage of the ANZAC Day Amendment Bill, which expands recognition to New Zealanders who served in conflicts...
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Update: Media advisory – death in Northland, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Today’s stand-up in relation to the death of a man in Northland, Wellington, has been postponed. Police are awaiting the completion of the post-mortem...
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Tandem duo sparks suspicion, leads to arrests
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two Toyota Aquas travelling in tandem through Green Bay sparked an air of suspicion for Police during the early hours of this morning. Just...
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Government Cuts – Hundreds of Kāinga Ora jobs proposed to go in latest Govt attack on public housing – PSA
Source: PSA – A net 673 roles proposed to be axed across successful public housing provider – Cuts mean a third of workforce gone in a year The latest restructuring of Kāinga Ora...
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Housing Market – The next upturn is slowly building – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic Property values in Aotearoa New Zealand rose by +0.5% in March, after a +0.4% lift in February, and a flat result for January. The latest figures confirm that...
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Fourth person to appear in court after aggravated robbery, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have arrested and charged a fourth young person following an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. On Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four...
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Release: Thousands of submissions excluded from Treaty Principles Bill report
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Thousands of New Zealanders’ submissions are missing from the official parliamentary record because the National-dominated Justice Select Committee has rushed work on the Treaty Principles...
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Crash causing delays – State Highway 2 Kaitoke
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 3 April 2025 2:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Drivers travelling between Upper Hutt and Wairarapa need to be prepared for delays as...
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Tech – Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series Brings Intelligent Experiences to the Forefront with Premium, Versatile Design
Source: Samsung Boost multitasking and creative expression like a pro with Intelligent Features on the new Tab S10 FE additions AUCKLAND, New Zealand – April 4, 2025 – Samsung Electronics...
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Household net worth little changed in December 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): December 2024 quarter
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household net worth little changed in December 2024 – 3 April 2025 – Household net worth showed little change in the December 2024 quarter, up $834...
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Household income and saving increase in the December 2024 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): December 2024 quarter
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household income and saving increase in the December 2024 quarter – 3 April 2025 – New Zealand household net disposable income rose 1.5 percent to $59.4...
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Science – Co-existence with genetic modification possible in New Zealand: review – AgResearch
Source: AgResearch Co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries will be challenging, but is achievable, a review has found. In a just-published article...
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Gaza – About 130 children born daily in Gaza amid total siege on aid and goods – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children GAZA, 2 April 2025 – About 130 children are being born daily in Gaza as Israeli authorities’ total siege on supplies enters its second month, putting mothers and...
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Release: Uncertainty remains over the impact of tariffs
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s announcement of 10 percent tariffs for New Zealand goods entering the United States is disappointing for exporters and consumers alike, with the long-lasting impact...
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Weather News – The largest weather system so far for 2025 – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 3rd – Monday 7th April – It has been a wet 18 hours across much of the country, and MetService is forecasting further heavy rain...
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Health – Access and choice mental health programme stacks up
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission At the five- year mark, the Access and Choice Programme has proved to be a valuable addition to the mental health,...
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EMA – Work still required to reduce workplace harm
Source: EMA The move to greater use of Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) as tools for health and safety compliance will allow businesses to confidently mitigate hazards and risks, says the...
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BusinessNZ – Codes of practice to light the way
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says a sharper focus on Approved Codes of Practice will make health and safety management stronger and simpler. Approved Codes of Practice will become more important under coming...
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Consumer NZ – Price hikes are coming – it’s time to review your power provider
Source: Consumer NZ Too many households are paying more than they need to for power. With significant energy price increases looming, Consumer NZ calls on New Zealanders to check for...
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Health decision-makers should heed conclusions in primary healthcare report
Source: GenPro General practice owners encourage Health Minister Simeon Brown to read and act on a report which lists the many benefits of investing in primary healthcare. The NZ Initiative...
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Health and Safety – Streamlined H&S regime drives focus on key risks – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is applauding the Government’s moves to reduce paperwork, ambiguity, cost and duplication in health and safety regulation. “We’re very much on board with the Government’s direction...
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Health targets focusing system on delivering more for patients
Source: New Zealand Government New data highlights that while the Government’s commitment to health targets continues to stabilise the health system, increased service delivery is required to get on top...
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Regional tourism to benefit from $2.45 million boost
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says opening a second multi-million dollar funding round for regional tourism will drive economic growth. “We know a successful tourism...