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Q&A: What is a blue-green network?
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
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
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...
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Release: Kiwis still struggling as economy stumbles along
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Kiwis aren’t feeling any better off despite figures showing a very slight growth in GDP in the December quarter. “Let’s not pretend this means life...
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Construction begins on new adult mental health building in Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey attended a sod turning today to officially mark the start of construction on a new mental...
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It’s official: Kiwis can look forward to better days
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed confirmation the economy has turned the corner. Stats NZ reported today that gross domestic product grew 0.7 per cent in...
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Finance Analysis – Red, black, red, and now back in black. We are crawling out of recession – Jarrod Kerr Kiwibank
Source: Kiwibank – Analysis by Jarrod Kerr My odds are stacked, I’ll go back to black – Amy Winehouse Red, black, red, and now back in black. We are crawling...
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Sealing improves safety on Forgotten World Highway
Source: New Zealand Government The sealing of a 12-kilometre stretch of State Highway 43 (SH43) through the Tangarakau Gorge – one of the last remaining sections of unsealed state highway...
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InternetNZ – Concern about AI remains high amongst New Zealanders
Source: InternetNZ A recent Internet Insights survey conducted by InternetNZ has revealed that a large majority of New Zealanders (68%) are worried about the potential malicious use of AI and the...
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InternetNZ – Women, elderly, and minority groups more concerned about online harm, study reveals
Source: InternetNZ New Internet Insights research released by InternetNZ shows a massive number of New Zealanders are concerned about young children accessing inappropriate content online. A staggering 71% of New Zealanders...
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InternetNZ – New Zealanders highly concerned about online misinformation, harm, and harassment
Source: InternetNZ InternetNZ’s annual insights survey has revealed that misinformation remains a top concern for New Zealanders online for the sixth consecutive year. The results from a survey of 1001 New...
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InternetNZ – Many New Zealanders confused about where to report harmful online content, survey
Source: InternetNZ A recent InternetNZ survey has found that only a third of New Zealanders know where to report harmful, dangerous, or concerning online content. Internet Insights, an annual survey, revealed...
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InternetNZ – New Zealanders spending more time online than ever – InternetNZ
Source: InternetNZ A study commissioned by InternetNZ found that New Zealanders are spending more time online than ever, with 50% of respondents spending four or more hours of their leisure time...
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Privacy Reports – Outgoing Chief Ombudsman releases ‘reflections’ report on Official Information Act
Source: Office of the Ombudsman Outgoing Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says stiffer penalties may be needed for government agencies that persistently delay the release of official information. Mr Boshier has today...
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NZ – US relations on strong footing
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says relations between New Zealand and the United States are on a strong footing, as he concludes a...
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Apollo Go and Waymo Lead the Way: Scaling Up AI-Powered Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – As AI transforms global industries, the transportation sector is undergoing notable change. Autonomous driving technology is...
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Live4Well Partners with Cathay to Offer Exciting Rewards—Experience the International Rugby Event
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Live4Well announces a new partnership with Cathay, launching an upgraded rewards program that allows you...
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KPMG Releases Ninth Annual Hong Kong Employment Outlook Report
Source: Media Outreach KPMG in China has offices located in 31 cities with over 14, 000 partners and staff, in Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Dongguan, Foshan, Fuzhou, Guangzhou,...
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DYXnet Launches AI Computing Solution – Accelerating Enterprises’ Private DeepSeek Deployment
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – In the midst of an AI-driven transformation, DeepSeek has emerged as the preferred high-performance, open-source...
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Ba Den Mountain will be the host of large-scale events for Vesak 2025
Source: Media Outreach BA DEN MOUNTAIN, VIETNAM –Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh, Vietnam will become the destination for thousands of delegates...
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Arts and Culture – New Zealand and India Forge Deeper Ties on the Big Screen
Source: New Zealand Film Commission The New Zealand Film Commission’s (NZFC) strategic engagement with India’s screen industry is delivering results, with key milestones highlighting the growing creative and economic ties between...
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Rural and Legal News – Court decision a pragmatic win for Southland farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers are welcoming a court decision granting a ‘stay’ on rules in the Southland Water and Land Plan until legislative changes can be made by central government....
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Is police abolition official Green Party policy?
Source: ACT Party ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on the Green Party to confirm it does not support police abolition. “Tonight, Green MP Tamatha Paul will give a...
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International Anti-Money Laundering rule changes support government reforms
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed changes to international anti-money laundering standards which closely align with the Government’s reforms. “The Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) last...
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Exercise NZ – Midway Results: MPs Step Up in Fit 4 Office Challenge
Source: Exercise NZ At the halfway mark of the Fit 4 Office (F4O) Challenge, New Zealand MPs from across the political spectrum are proving that even the busiest schedules can...
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Northland News – WHAKAMĀNAWA Ā TAIAO – ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS CLOSE SOON
Source: Northland Regional Council Time is running out to apply for the sixth Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards, which recognise individuals, groups and organisations helping to protect...
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Animal Welfare – NZVA supports work to speed up availability of new veterinary medicines
Source: NZ Veterinary Association The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe will be working alongside The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Animal and Plant Health NZ (APHANZ) as they...