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ACT welcomes investigation of banking cabal

· March 21, 2025

Source: ACT Party Welcoming news that the Commerce Commission is launching an investigation into the influence of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance on New Zealand’s banking sector, ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron...

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Iwi join discussion on geothermal potential

· March 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Progressing a holistic strategy to unlock the potential of New Zealand’s geothermal resources, possibly in applications beyond energy generation, is at the centre of discussions with...

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Building consent data shows need for bold reforms

· March 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New annual data has exposed the staggering cost of delays previously hidden in the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says.  “I directed...

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Hong Kong – World No.3 Global Financial Centre

· March 21, 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 20 March 2025 – Hong Kong has maintained its World No.3 ranking in the latest Global Financial Centres Index...

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Release: National at sea over Defence jobs

· March 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party National is looking to cut hundreds of jobs at New Zealand’s Defence Force, while at the same time it talks up plans to increase focus...

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Release: National standards returning by stealth

· March 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party It’s been revealed that the Government is secretly trying to bring back a ‘one-size fits all’ standardised test – a decision that has shocked school...

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Reining in water price increases for Aucklanders

· March 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Increases in water charges for Auckland consumers this year will be halved under the Watercare Charter which has now been passed into law, Local Government Minister...

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Efforts pay off with economic growth

· March 20, 2025

Source: ACT Party “It’s official: the economy is growing,” says ACT Leader David Seymour in response to new gross domestic product figures from Stats NZ showing 0.7 percent growth in...

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Key events coming up for storm-affected communities

· March 20, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Categories24/7, Auckland Council, Local Government, New Zealand Post navigation Archives Date and time Meeting name Meeting location 20 March, 6.30pm East Coast Bays community storm recovery The...

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Q&A: What is a blue-green network?

· March 20, 2025

Source: Auckland Council A blue-green network is a system of waterways (blue) and parks (green) that give stormwater space to flow and help reduce flooding where people live. After severe...

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Enhanced urgent care service for Napier

· March 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest in an enhanced overnight urgent care service for the Napier community as part of our focus on ensuring access to timely, quality...

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Tax Reform – New poll shows public don’t want corporate tax cuts

· March 20, 2025

Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa Tax Justice Aotearoa welcomes the latest Horizon poll which shows poll only 9% of respondents support a cut to corporate tax rates. (ref. https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360621413/poll-suggests-few-support-corporate-tax-breaks ) TJA...