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Germany “rested on its laurels” too long, report finds
Source: Media Outreach LOS ANGELES, USA – Newsaktuell – 31 January 2025 – High levels of governance have masked a slow decline in Germany, with political, economic, and social fractures...
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Water you waiting for?? Fun ways to stay cool and active in Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council The opportunities to join in on a splash of fun in Tāmaki Makaurau abound. Make the most of summer with Auckland Council’s Pool and Leisure Centres, suitable...
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Transport – Pothole repairs are paying off
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says the intensified focus on road maintenance and pothole repair is paying off, preventing damage to vehicles, supporting road safety and...
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Further rockfall protection and slip repair work at State Highway 6 Dellows Bluff
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers can expect to see more work on State Highway 6 at Dellows Bluff with work to fix a new slip site set to get...
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Waikato & Bay of Plenty state highway works January/February 2025
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 29 continues to be a hive of activity with night works starting on the Kaimai Range from Sunday 9 February for 10 nights. ...
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98 per cent of potholes repaired within 24 hours
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s commitment to get New Zealand’s roads back on track is delivering strong results, with around 98 per cent of potholes on state highways repaired...
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Waitangi Day – Government supports 26 Waitangi events across Aotearoa
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Government funding will go towards 26 community events to commemorate Waitangi Day in 2025, from Tāhuna (Queenstown) to Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) and Rēkohu/Wharekauri (Chatham...
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Miners celebrate support for economic growth – Straterra
Source: Straterra Inc Miners are celebrating the Government’s support for growing mining’s contribution to the economy with the release of a minerals strategy and critical minerals list today, says Straterra chief...
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Chipsealing works on SH1 Te Kamo Bypass Sunday, Monday
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) spokesperson advises chipsealing work will take place on State Highway 1 Kamo Bypass overnight on Sunday 2 February, with...
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SH15 expected to reopen shortly
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 30 January 2025 1:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 15 is expected to reopen...
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Man arrested following unprovoked assault in Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: A man has been arrested following an assault at a Palmerston North Park this afternoon, Wednesday 29 January....
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SH15 to remain closed overnight
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 29 January 2025 3:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 15 between Maungatapere and Otaika...
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Release: More road deaths likely if evidence not followed
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Any road deaths as a result of increased speed limits will now be on the Government’s hands. “Where it is safe to do so, we...
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Citizenship applications completed up 54 per cent in December
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Department of Internal Affairs [the Department] has achieved significant progress in completing applications for New Zealand citizenship. ...
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Raising speed limits on undivided highways invites trouble
Source: Green Party The Government’s move to increase speed limits substantially on dozens of stretches of rural and often undivided highways will result in more serious harm. “The Government’s pro-growth...
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Speed limit reduction reversals begin
Source: New Zealand Government Reversals to Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions begin tonight and will be in place by 1 July, says Minister of Transport Chris Bishop. “The previous government...
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Transport Sector – Transporting New Zealand backs speed limit changes
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s Government announcement reversing speed limit reductions on 38 sections of the...
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Health and Tech – Essential medical imaging services now more accessible in the Bay of Plenty
Source: RHCNZ RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group is excited to announce that Bay Radiology’s new flagship clinic on 17th Avenue in Tauranga is now fully open. Phase One of the clinic, which...
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Kennards Hire Expands Sound Sensitivity Initiative to Forsyth Barr Stadium
Source: Kennards Hire Forsyth Barr Stadium is taking a strong step towards making events more sensory-inclusive and enjoyable for everyone attending, by proudly unveiling the Kennards Hire Sound Sensitivity Station –...
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SH15 closed between Maungatapere and Otaika
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 29 January 2025 9:33 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi State Highway 15 is closed between Maungatapere and Otaika due to a serious incident....
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Update: Serious crash closes State Highway 59 to southbound traffic near Porirua (one SB lane now OPEN)
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 10 pm: One southbound lane on State Highway 59 has been reopened to traffic following the crash earlier this evening. The highway was closed to...
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Serious crash, Johnsonville-Porirua motorway
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 59 at Tawa is closed southbound due to a vehicle incident. Police were called to the scene about 5:55pm, and on arrival...
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Cambridge Road lane closure to be lifted 4 days ahead of schedule
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 28 January 2025 4:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | Tauranga City Council Sheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are...
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Reminder: Southbound closures next week for State Highway 1 Ngauranga Gorge
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Night works begin next week that will see State Highway 1 Ngauranga Gorge closed to southbound traffic between Johnsonville southbound offramp and Ngauranga Interchange. The...
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Slither into Savings with iShopChangi’s Lunar New Year Bonanza in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach Kick off the Year of the Snake early with iShopChangi as it rolls out a dazzling array of deals on Lunar New Year essentials. Avoid the festive...
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Man charged with manslaughter following Hutt Valley Death
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Matin Todd: A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in Hutt Hospital earlier...
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The State of the Nation
Source: ACT Party The Haps Public hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill have begun. David Seymour kicked off proceedings, throwing down the gauntlet on equal rights and fielding questions from...