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Speech to LGNZ Metro, Rural and Provincial sectors meeting
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, everyone. Today I’d like to talk to you about progress the Government has made on our Going for Housing Growth agenda. I’m also excited...
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Tech – Samsung Launches A New Premium Care Service Offering for Laundry and Fridge Products
Source: Samsung A 0% interest-free payment plan, for up-to five years, including continuous product efficiency and cleanliness routine AUCKLAND, NZ – February 28, 2025 – Samsung is excited to announce...
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Going for Housing Growth: New and improved infrastructure funding and financing tools
Source: New Zealand Government New and improved infrastructure funding and financing tools will help get more houses built and address New Zealand’s housing crisis, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Local...
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NZ-AU: From Romance to Runway: Daniela Kosti’s Fashion Journey on SHEIN’s Stars Aligned
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SHEIN’s Stars Aligned, a unique and fashion-forward dating show, brought viewers on an unforgettable journey of romance, self-discovery, and playful...
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Getting Auckland moving again
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland Minister Simeon Brown has today welcomed Auckland Transport’s confirmation of speed limit changes on local streets and key arterial roads in Auckland, which will enable...
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High hazards newsletter – February 2025
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 February 2025 Welcome to the sixth WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter where we’re covering: Update from the Chief Inspector Industry alerts – floating roof tank corrosion,...
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Going for Housing Growth: Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act changes to enable flexible growth
Source: New Zealand Government Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Infrastructure Simon Court has today announced decisions to reform the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act (IFFA) to help growth pay for growth in...
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Two arrests following Queenstown assaults
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Paula Enoka Two people have been arrested and charged following a search warrant at a local Queenstown address on Wednesday 26...
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Development News – Development Contribution Fee Overhaul Sparks Cautious Optimism, Says Property Council
Source: Property Council New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand – Property Council New Zealand has welcomed today’s announcement regarding the overhaul of development contribution fees, a move it believes will pave...
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First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #5
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand There were no significant flareups at the Waipoua River fire overnight. Three helicopters, four heavy machinery, 50 ground crew and 15 Incident Management Team personnel...
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Local News – Feel the benefits of going outdoors during Parks Week – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Did you know that spending time outside can help to reduce stress and put you in a better mood? Luckily for Porirua residents, there are more than...
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Arrest made following assault in Christchurch park
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant James Haigh, Canterbury CIB Police have today arrested a male youth in relation to a serious assault at the Richmond...
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Auckland overnight motorway closures 2–10 March 2025
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available...
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Resurfacing works continue next week – State Highway 1, Wellington to Tawa
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling northbound on State Highway 1 between the Terrace Tunnel and Tawa need to ready for nighttime resurfacing works next week. Night works are planned...
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Green light, GO: Bombay Interchange traffic lights now operational
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New traffic lights at South Auckland’s Bombay Interchange and the adjacent BP Bombay service centre exit were brought into operation for the first time last...
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Reviewing legal aid to ensure access to justice
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to review the legal aid system in order to prioritise victims and their access to justice, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We’ve...
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New inpatient unit to be built at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Patient bed capacity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital will be increased as a result of $28.3 million in funding, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Improving health infrastructure is...
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Stats NZ information release: Employment indicators: January 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: January 2025 – 28 February 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key factsChanges in the seasonally...
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Jones heads to world’s largest mining conference
Source: New Zealand Government The world’s largest annual mining conference will provide a platform to showcase to the international community the progress the Coalition Government is making to get the...
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Fatal crash, Wairoa
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Nuhaka Opoutama Road, Wairoa this morning. Emergency services were called to the single...
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Information sought following Naenae fire
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Seamus Doyle Hutt Valley Police are seeking witnesses to a fire on Sladden Street, Naenae in the early hours of...
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Police acknowledge guilty pleas in Ariki Rigby murder case
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector David De Lange of Eastern District Police: Police acknowledge the guilty pleas entered today by Jimmy Heremaia, 32, the...
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Appointments – Greymouth accounting firm welcomes new associate
Source: ASHTON WHEELANS A leading South Island accounting firm has strengthened its presence on the West Coast with the recruitment of Greymouth local Kimberley Costelloe as associate. A chartered accountant...
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Online Safety – Tamariki encouraged to share their online experiences in efforts to improve internet safety
Source: Save the Children New Zealand’s online safety organisation Netsafe and child rights organisation Save the Children have teamed up to bring children’s voices to the internet safety conversation. Launching ahead...
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Insurance Council – Half of Kiwis seek action on climate
Source: Insurance Council of NZ One in two New Zealanders believe the Government should invest more to protect people and properties from extreme weather events, according to a new survey. Commissioned...
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Serious crash: Bairds Road, Ōtara
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A section of Bairds Road in Ōtara has been closed following a serious crash. The crash was reported at 7.28am and involves a motorcycle...
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Delays following crash, State Highway 29 Southbound, Tauriko
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) The Southbound lane of State Highway 29, Tauriko is partially blocked while emergency services respond to a crash involving three vehicles, reported at 6.40am....