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Local News – New blueprint for Porirua land use

· October 2, 2025

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council formally adopted Porirua’s new District Plan today that will protect Porirua’s environment while also enabling growth in the city. “After years of dedicated work...

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Driving growth: Taking action for the freight sector

· October 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Three practical initiatives to improve our freight system will support economic growth, productivity, resilience and safety, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “New Zealand’s freight system is...

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Construction starting on new SH35 Hikuwai Bridge

· October 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Improving the resilience of State Highway 35 (SH35) between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay in Tairāwhiti is shifting up a gear with construction starting this month...

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Partnering with Northland’s employers for success

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Ministry for Social Development is successfully partnering with local businesses to get Northland job seekers into work. Whangarei employers have joined Minister of Social Development...

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No Power in Government Electricity Reforms

· October 1, 2025

Source: NZCTU The Government’s proposed package of reforms to the electricity sector will do nothing to stem job losses, or manage the cost of living for New Zealanders said NZCTU...

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More social homes for less with loan guarantee

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing community housing providers to deliver more social homes for less cost, with the introduction of a new loan guarantee scheme. The scheme...

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More help for Kiwi families with young kids

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government From today more Kiwi families can apply for more help with the cost of early childhood education (ECE) under the Government’s expanded FamilyBoost scheme. Households are...

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New leadership to drive performance at ACC

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for ACC Scott Simpson has appointed Jan Dawson as Chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Board. “Jan Dawson is a highly respected leader with...