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Sikh Gurudwara Vaisakhi Celebration Speech
Source: New Zealand Governor General Waheguru Ji Ka Khulsa, Waheguru Ki Fateh [Hail the Guru’s Khalsa, Hail the victory of God] E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi...
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Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms
Source: Auckland Council In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley were impacted by flooding, with over 350 homes assessed for safety, and almost 100 homes that had safety...
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World Vision – Sport and music stars join forces to raise funds to combat hunger in the Pacific caused by climate change
Source: World Vision A group of star-studded inspirational Kiwis, including rugby players, pop icons, and a climate activist are putting their names behind this year’s World Vision 40 Hour...
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Career change leads to valedictorian honour for EIT nursing graduate | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 49 seconds ago More than a decade after first studying at EIT Hawke’s Bay, Kayla Hughes will return to the graduation stage, this...
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Urban resurfacing work coming for State Highway 1 Wellington City
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week....
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Government to wind down Green Investment Finance
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) will stop making new investments and will wind down its existing portfolio, Climate Change Minister...
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Myanmar earthquake: Risk of waterborne disease outbreak amidst devastation compounded by weekend heavy rains – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Heavy rains that struck Mandalay and Sagaing – the epicenter of the recent earthquake in Myanmar – over the weekend have further complicated the humanitarian situation. The existing...
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Greenpeace Statement: Greenpeace corrects Federated Farmers’ impotent attack
Source: Greenpeace In response to the “desperate bid” by Federated Farmers to curtail Greenpeace, the environmental heavyweight has issued a correction to the agri-industry lobby group’s “scurrilous complaint” made to the Charities...
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Release: David Parker to step down from Parliament
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Long-serving Labour MP and former Minister David Parker has today announced his intention to leave Parliament. “It has been a privilege to be elected by...
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Cross-party delegation to visit Pacific
Source: New Zealand Government A high-level delegation from across New Zealand’s Parliament will visit the Pacific over the coming week, led by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. “New Zealand’s commitment...
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Auckland storm recovery shifts to delivery focus
Source: Auckland Council As Auckland Council’s storm recovery office wraps up assessing 3500 homes affected by 2023 storms, the focus now shifts to delivering solutions — including completing a programme...
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A helping hand to clean up backyard streams
Source: Auckland Council Residents are getting the help and tools they need to care for streams in their backyards with an innovative new project introduced by the Hibiscus and Bays...
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Auckland storm recovery moves into solution mode
Source: Auckland Council As Auckland Council’s storm recovery office wraps up assessing 3500 homes affected by 2023 storms, the focus now shifts to delivering solutions — including completing a programme...
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Ethnic Communities Minister outlines key priorities
Source: New Zealand Government Distinguished guests, community leaders, business representatives, and faith leaders.It is my pleasure as the Minister for Ethnic Communities to address you today. New Zealand is home to...
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Otago Tourism School – Public lecture
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 04 April 2025 Tēnā koutou katoa It’s great to see so many people here interested in tourism that’s sustainable for the environment and the communities we...
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Climate – March was dry for most; warm for the South Island – NIWA’s Monthly Climate Summary March 2025
Source: NIWA March was dry for most parts of New Zealand, and warm for the South Island, according to the Monthly Climate Summary issued by the National Institute of Water and...
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PolyU establishes Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with support from Otto Poon Charitable Foundation
Source: Media Outreach Driving innovative solutions to tackle climate change and extreme weather challenges HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic...
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Hang Lung Properties and Tsinghua University Mark 15 Years of Impactful Partnership on Sustainable Urban Futures
Source: Media Outreach The Hang Lung Center for Real Estate at Tsinghua University celebrates significant achievements in driving innovation in real estate and creating a greener future HONG KONG SAR...
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Pou Hihiri sculpture inspires hope in Muriwai
Source: Auckland Council Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered in Muriwai on Sunday 23 March for the official unveiling and naming ceremony of Pou Hihiri – a new sculpture commemorating...
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Climate News – ‘La Niña weakens with chance of more rain in New Zealand’s north and east’ NIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook April – June 2025 – NIWA
Source: NIWA With La Niña weakening, higher pressure southeast of New Zealand will bring mostly north-easterly winds, with occasional bouts of south-westerlies, according to the latest NIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook for...
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Milestone for SH35 communities with Hikuwai Bridge No.1 replacement
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work has started this week on enabling (early) works at the site of a permanent replacement for Hikuwai Bridge No.1, north of Tolaga Bay. A...
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Public Works Act overhaul complete to drive infrastructure growth
Source: New Zealand Government The final stage of reforms to the Public Works Act will introduce bigger and broader land payments, improved landowner engagement and new measures to support disaster...
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Next steps to improve flood resilience for the Wairau community
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is looking to progress a comprehensive flood resilience (blue-green) network to significantly reduce flood risks across the Wairau catchment in Auckland’s North Shore. A proposed...
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Weather News – Wet weather and warmer nights ahead – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 31st March – Thursday 3rd April – As another month with below-average rainfall comes to a close, MetService is forecasting a wet and warm...
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“One Earth Summit” 2025 Held Successfully Hong Kong Fully Leverages Its Role as an International Financial Center and Leader in Green Finance
Source: Media Outreach Laying a Solid Foundation for the Development of ESG Investment and Green Innovation Calling for Global Collaboration Among Governments, Businesses, and Philanthropic Organizations to Effectively Address Climate...
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Delay to start of night sealing work with road closures in Ashburton, SH1
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A major road asphalting project in Ashburton, affecting night-time travel, due to start this Sunday, 30 March, will now begin Friday, 4 April. The work...
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University Research – Land water loss the leading cause of sea level rise in 21st century – UoM
Source: University of Melbourne (UoM) An international team of scientists led jointly by the University of Melbourne and Seoul National University has found global water storage of land has plummeted...