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Auckland’s annual plan – have you given feedback yet?

· March 19, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s plan for 2026/2027 is out for public feedback now, setting out the council’s services, activities and spend for the year ahead.Aucklanders are encouraged to share...

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GDP data shows a growing economy

· March 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Economic data released today confirms the economy was growing at the end of last year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures released today show...

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Ban on retaining reef fish bycatch remains

· March 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A proposal to allow certain reef fish species taken as bycatch in the fishery in the north of the North Island to be retained and sold...

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Rural Wellbeing Fund backs 18 initiatives

· March 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing rural New Zealand by supporting 18 community-based initiatives through its Rural Wellbeing Fund, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Mental Health Minister Matt...

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Masterton aerodrome reaches new heights

· March 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Upgraded airfield infrastructure of Masterton’s Hood Aerodrome improves safety and supports the strengthening of the region’s economy, thanks to a $10 million government grant, says Associate...

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Buller mayor devastated at potential loss of air connection

· March 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Originair has serviced Westport with an 18-seater Jetstream aircraft. Supplied Buller’s mayor says it’s “devastating” Westport could lose its only air direct service. Originair said the...

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Final data shows Term 4 attendance continues to rise

· March 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes final Term 4 attendance data, which shows attendance rates were higher than any Term 4 since 2022. Daily attendance data also...

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Call for proposals to restore the historic Chateau Tongariro

· March 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Proposals are being sought from experienced operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro and its associated buildings, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Located in...

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Innovation Fund delivers increased access

· March 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Round Three of the successful Mental Health and Addiction Innovation Fund has been announced with changes that aim to increase access to support across New Zealand,...

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Families open up homes to homeless teens under The Safety Net programme

· March 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand [brightcove]https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6391056234112 When Auckland couple Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door to a homeless teenager as part of an organised programme to shelter young people...

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Call for low-emission zones in Auckland

· March 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic jam in Auckland. 123RF Health researchers are calling for policy changes to combat air pollution in Auckland, saying traffic is silently killing locals. More than...

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New Zealand playing its part in global oil response

· March 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will release oil tickets to fulfil its commitment to the International Energy Agency’s collective action in response to the oil supply issues created by...

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Make stupid rules, win stupid prizes

· March 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Natasha Hamilton-Hart’s new book: Stupid Rules: Reducing Red Tape and Making Organisations More Effective and Accountable  Supplied Too many rules, too little judgement – why one...