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Closure of the Ava Bridge Walkway postponed
Source: New Zealand Government The closure of the Ava Bridge walkway will be delayed so Hutt City Council have more time to develop options for a new footbridge, says Transport...
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Tech and Security – New Zealand’s digital wellbeing ranking declines with the biggest setback in internet affordability
Source: SurfShark The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on 5 core pillars: internet quality, internet affordability, e-security,...
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Energy – CCUS announcements move New Zealand toward a lower emission future
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the Government’s announcement on a Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) framework that will enable businesses to benefit from storing carbon underground. CCUS...
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Speech to Committee for Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. Can I acknowledge Ngāti Whātua for their warm welcome, Simpson Grierson for hosting us here today, and of course the Committee for Auckland for...
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Removal of level crossings a win for Aucklanders
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest funding to remove the level crossings in Takanini and Glen Innes and replace them with grade-separated crossings, to maximise the City Rail...
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Carbon capture one step closer
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has made key decisions on a Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) framework to enable businesses to benefit from storing carbon underground will support...
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Greenpeace – NZ position at fisheries forum “reckless”
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling the stance taken by New Zealand at an international fisheries forum “short-sighted and reckless”, saying more ocean protection is needed, not further erosion of existing measures...
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ChildFund – Don’t Abandon Ukrainian Children Now
Source: ChildFund New Zealand “While the politicians talk, Ukrainian children enter their fourth year of no school and no normal childhood – longer if you include the interruptions of Covid,”...
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More ffective and lasting solutions needed for teacher shortages
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) “The report released today shows clearly we are facing significant shortages of secondary teachers around the motu. “The Government’s attempts to address the shortage...
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Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Regulation David Seymour says that outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp (iHemp) production are set to be reviewed by the Ministry for Regulation....
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Three prime New Zealand islands join global restoration campaign
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 21 February 2025 The Department of Conservation (DOC) and partners are joining the international Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) to boost conservation efforts on subantarctic Maukahuka/Auckland Island,...
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Barbecues Galore Acquires Barbecue Country Edmonton
Source: Media Outreach ALBERTA & ONTARIO, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – In a joint agreement that completes today at 11:00 am MST, Barbecue Country, of...
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Advisory group on organised crime appointed
Source: New Zealand Government The Ministerial Advisory Group on transnational and serious organised crime was appointed by Cabinet on Monday and met for the first time today, Associate Police Minister...
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Tax – Keeping ability to gather tax information essential says tax reform group – TJA
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 20 February 2025 – Tax Justice Aotearoa is calling on the Minister of Revenue to retain the ability for Inland Revenue to collect vital information that...
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Advocacy News – Statement on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Double Standards in Engagement – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand We are deeply disappointed that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has chosen to meet with the New Zealand Jewish Council while repeatedly refusing multiple requests...
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Local News – Wairaka Park building’s future to be resolved – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council The fate of the old Plunket building at Wairaka Park in Porirua’s Pukerua Bay will be decided in the coming months. At a Porirua City Council meeting...
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Legislation – Another Step Forward for Build to Rent: Government Passes Key Investment Bill – Property Council
Source: Property Council New Zealand KEY POINTS: Property Council New Zealand strongly supports the passing of the Overseas Investment (Build to Rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill, which facilitates...
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Federated Farmers Statement: Members’ Bill puts woke banks on notice
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Andy Foster’s Members’ Bill, drawn from the ballot earlier this afternoon, will stop lenders from unfairly de-banking legitimate businesses and industries. “Banks have been under...
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Discover the Gold Trading Guide from JustMarkets
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2025 – Gold has always been one of the most popular assets for traders around the world, valued...
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ACT welcomes further debate on banking wokery
Source: ACT Party In response to the draw of the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide) Amendment Bill from Parliament’s ballot: “When I first raised the problem...
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Biosecurity New Zealand investigating and boosting trapping after new Auckland fruit fly find
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries A biosecurity operation is under way and extra field teams are today in the suburb of Birkdale, on Auckland’s North Shore, after the discovery of...
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Economic growth the focus of PM’s visit to Viet Nam
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Viet Nam next week, visiting both Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, accompanied by a delegation of senior...
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Changes to enable investment in build-to-rent housing passed into law
Source: New Zealand Government The coalition Government has passed legislation to support overseas investment in the Build-to-Rent housing sector, Associate Minister of Finance Chris Bishop says. “The Overseas Investment (Facilitating...
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Release: Two Labour members’ bills drawn from ballot
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Bills by Labour MPs to remove rules around sale of alcohol on public holidays, and for Crown entities to adopt Māori names have been drawn...
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SH3 Rukuhia rebuild is flying ahead
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency From Monday 24 February, both lanes of a short section of State Highway 3 (SH3) between Rukuhia Road and Narrows Road near Hamilton airport will...
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Release: Govt losing police faster than it can hire them
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is falling even further behind its promised target of 500 new police officers, now with 72 fewer police officers than when National took...
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Release: Child poverty reduction must remain a priority
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The latest child poverty statistics show child poverty reduction must remain a priority for the Government. “Children should not be living in poverty, and the...