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Consultation on refreshed Disability Strategy

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government People can now have their say on the New Zealand Disability Strategy with public consultation opening today. “The draft strategy now out for discussion sets out...

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Book Tongariro huts for family adventures

· August 19, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 August 2025 Both huts have mattresses, water supply, toilets, heating, and cooking facilities, and Waihohonu Hut will have full-time wardens through the summer. DOC...

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Road closed, The Coastal Highway/SH60, Mapua

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police The Coastal Highway/SH60 near Mapua Drive is closed following a crash at 11:48am today. Emergency services are currently responding to the two-vehicle crash. Initial indicators are...

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Dumped puppies prompt DOC investigation

· August 19, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 August 2025 The puppies, estimated to be about six weeks old at the time, were discovered by a member of the public on Monday...

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Boosting competition for affordable electricity

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts welcomes the new rule agreed to by the Electricity Authority will level the playing field for smaller power companies, boosting retail competition...

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Confirmation of AA+ credit rating welcomed

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed confirmation from Fitch Ratings that the Government’s careful management of the books has preserved New Zealand’s strong credit rating.  The...

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Biggest building consent system reform in decades

· August 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is announcing the biggest change to the building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk...