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Moth plants beware
Source: Auckland Council South Auckland schools and community groups are being encouraged to join the fight against moth plants. The popular Pest-free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2025 is open...
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Weather News – Cold mornings, showers, and sunshine – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 6th – Monday 10th March – Autumn is in full swing, and it is starting to feel like it. MetService is forecasting a chilly night...
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Urgent repairs near Te Hana River Bridge tonight
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 6 March 2025 12:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises contractors will undertake urgent repairs near Te...
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Expect delays on SH49 Tangiwai for urgent rail maintenance
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Road users on State Highway 49 (SH49), northwest of Waiouru, should prepare for delays over 2 weekends this month, while KiwiRail undertakes urgent maintenance on...
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First Financial Statements including 2025 released
Source: New Zealand Government The latest interim Financial Statements of the Government show results were more positive than expected at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update for most indicators,...
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Expanded specialist youth services coming for regions in need
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced details for a $3.5 million annual funding boost to increase access and expand specialist infants, children and adolescents...
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Northland News – CityLink bus service diverted after more stone throwing incidents
Source: Northland Regional Council Services on CityLink Whangārei’s Otangarei Route Four will temporarily bypass Matai St from today until further notice while police investigate a series of rock throwing incidents that...
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NZ Post cost-cutting another blow to Kiwi employment – E tū
Source: Etu Union Workers at NZ Post’s call centre have been told their jobs are being gradually moved to Manila, in the Philippines, as part of NZ Post’s need to...
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Crown settles eight years of Treaty negotiations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is demonstrating its commitment to prioritising treaty settlements with the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill passing third reading in Parliament today, Treaty...
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Building activity down 4.4 percent in December 2024 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: Value of building work put in place: December 2024 quarter
Source: Statistics New Zealand Building activity down 4.4 percent in December 2024 quarter – 6 March 2025 – The seasonally adjusted volume of building work in New Zealand was $7.4...
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Stats NZ information release: Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2023
Source: Statistics New Zealand Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2023 – 6 March 2025 – Environmental-economic accounts show how our environment contributes to our economy, the impacts of economic activity on...
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High quality Kiwi beef and lamb helps lead economic recovery
Source: New Zealand Government Strong demand and favourable export prices combined with new export opportunities in Europe and the Middle East will see New Zealand’s beef and lamb farmers add an extra...
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Health and Politics- Open letter to the Prime Minister: on marmite sandwiches and healthy school lunches
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Today, Health Coalition Aotearoa, Child Poverty Action Group and NZEI sent an open letter to Prime Minister Chris Luxton, Hon David Seymour (Associate Minister of Health) and Hon Erica Stanford...
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Asia New Zealand – Top Asia experts gather in Auckland to discuss New Zealand’s progress in and with Asia
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Top Asia experts from across New Zealand and the Asia region will meet in Auckland from 9 to 11 March to share their perspectives on New...
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Heritage – Kate Sheppard National Suffrage Memorial Celebrated for Outstanding Significance
Source: Heritage New Zealand The Kate Sheppard National Memorial to Women’s Suffrage has been entered on the New Zealand Heritage List Rārangi Kōrero as a Category 1 historic place. The 2.1-metre-high...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2025 – Treasury
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The January results...
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First Responders – Papakura fire update #4 reissued
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters have worked through the night at the scene of a fire at a metal recycling plant in Papakura and are making good progress. Crews...
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Health – Vape companies hunt loopholes ahead of law change
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Heavy restrictions on the sale of vapes will soon be in place, but some vape companies are already searching for loopholes in the law. The Asthma...
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Banking Sector – ASB further boosts rural commitment with new Head of Food & Fibre
Source: ASB ASB has appointed Kristen Ashby as its new Head of Food & Fibre, a newly established role within its Rural Corporate Banking team. Kristen joins ASB from Fonterra...
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Consumer NZ calls for an end to the surcharge “swindle”
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ is calling on the Commerce Commission to consider a ban on card payment surcharges due to growing concerns about excessive and hidden fees. While the...
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Energy – Perfect paradox: Urgent focus on affordability and infrastructure in global energy report – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ Global data released from the World Energy Council today highlights urgent concern for affordable energy and the importance of future energy infrastructure. The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) is New...
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Auckland’s flood resilience pilot a success
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have come together to build flood resilience, with a successful pilot programme proving the power of community action. Their efforts have paved the way for region-wide...
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‘Need not race’ approach to bowel cancer screening will save lives
Source: ACT Party “The move to reduce the eligibility age for free bowel cancer screening to 58 is ‘need, not race’ in action, and will save lives,” says ACT Leader...
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Bowel screening changes to save hundreds of lives
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progressively lower the age of eligibility for bowel cancer screening tests to align with Australia.“Today, I am pleased to announce that...
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Unexplained death, Wairoa
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave de Lange: An investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Wairoa yesterday. Emergency services were...
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Auckland’s flood resilience pilot a success: community leadership drives expansion in 2025
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have come together to build flood resilience, with a successful pilot programme proving the power of community action. Their efforts have paved the way for region-wide...
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Avondale’s new community hub gets set to connect
Source: Auckland Council Great progress is underway in the preparations to build Te Hono – the new Avondale library, community hub, and upgraded town square. Deconstruction works are complete and...