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Source: New Zealand Government “The Government has introduced a new Emergency Management Bill today, set to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system” says Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell. The Emergency Management Bill will replace the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, and enable the improvements identified by the Government Inquiry into the Response … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The blaze has been extinguished. Jimmy Ellingham / RNZ Two people are dead after a house fire at Foxton Beach. Police had recovered two bodies on Tuesday morning, and formal identification would be carried out over the coming days, Manawatu Area Commander Ross Grantham said. Grantham said a scene investigation was … Read more
Source: Media Outreach An easy, secure and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone, no additional hardware needed HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – SoéPay now enables its Hong Kong merchants to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Manawatu Area Commander Ross Grantham: Police can confirm two people have died in a house fire at Foxton Beach today. We have spoken to family members and are providing them with support at this tragic time. Our thoughts are also with the tight-knit community of Foxton … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ The Government’s introduction of two Bills to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) is transformational and should result in fewer consents required to unlock development while protecting what matters, BusinessNZ says. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the next step will be securing broad support for the changes, which will streamline the approach to … Read more
Source: EMA The two new Acts that make up today’s Resource Management Act (RMA) reform announcement will provide impetus to economic, business and infrastructure development while also providing environmental guardrails that were lacking in the previous Act, says the EMA. “The EMA has been at the core of a group of associations pushing for and working … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Today’s release of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill to replace the Resource Management Act is a red letter day for the agricultural sector, Federated Farmers says. “The RMA is the single biggest handbrake on growing agricultural productivity and rural economies. It’s great to see its end come one step closer,” Federated … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming news that the Government will be taking urgent steps to end the spiraling consenting crisis that has been hammering farmers and rural communities. “This is a really practical and pragmatic step from the Government that will be a relief for thousands of farming families,” says Federated Farmers vice president … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 09 December 2025 In 2023 a large colony of black-billed gulls nested in Tūrangi town centre, leaving a generous layer of guano on cars, rooftops, and around businesses. This year, just 15 birds have decided to make the town centre their temporary home. Department of Conservation Biodiversity Ranger Sarah Tunnicliffe … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop RNZ / Mark Papalii The coalition’s replacement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) will force councils to compensate landowners for significant restrictions that impact developments. It will be an additional challenge for councils facing rising costs and widespread changes in other areas, including restrictions on what … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are releasing details of a dangerous man sought in connection with the homicide in east Auckland last night. He is 36-year-old Adrian Pani, and Police advise the public to not approach him. A homicide investigation has been underway since Monday night, 8 December. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will be easier for local government to use and navigate and deliver better value for ratepayers, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts. “Last month, the Government announced proposals for the biggest changes to local government since 1989, including how we … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking steps to ensure a smooth and fair transition to New Zealand’s new planning and environmental management system, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Under-Secretary Simon Court say. Mr Bishop says the transition arrangements will include additional legislation to extend existing consents which will be passed under urgency … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will accelerate renewable energy projects and unlock the country’s clean energy potential, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. Mr Watts says New Zealand has some of the best renewable energy resources in the world, but the current planning system has made it far too slow and costly … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Assistant Commissioner Paul Basham has broken his silence following the scathing report by the police watchdog. The Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report, released last month, found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner … Read more
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) 9 December 2025 – Travellers are being reminded that spare lithium batteries must be correctly packed in carry-on only. This aligns New Zealand with similar efforts by global aviation regulators and airlines. Lithium batteries can overheat and catch fire. If this happens in the cabin, crew can deal with it quickly … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers and growers will spend less time burdened with unnecessary paperwork and more time farming under New Zealand’s new planning system, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard say. The Government is replacing the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) with two new bills: a Planning Bill that enables development … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning system will make it significantly easier to build the homes New Zealand needs and give homeowners greater freedom to improve and use their own property, RMA Reform and Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “For too long, the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) has acted as a handbrake … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning system will make it much easier and quicker to deliver the infrastructure New Zealand needs, while giving councils, investors and communities greater certainty about what can be built and where, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Under-Secretary Simon Court say. “New Zealand’s new planning system … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will make it easier to build the homes and infrastructure our country needs, give farmers and growers the freedom to get on with producing world-class food and fibre, and strengthen our primary sector while protecting the environment, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Under-Secretary Simon Court … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A sweeping overhaul of planning rules will unlock economic growth and help build a stronger New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop say. Nicola Willis says the reforms are central to the Government’s focus on creating jobs and lifting incomes. “To improve living standards and keep … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Construction on the new Hikuwai No. 1 Bridge on State Highway 35 (SH35) has reached a significant milestone, with piling works now underway, laying the foundations for a stronger, more resilient connection for East Coast communities. The piling marks a major step forward in the permanent replacement of the original … Read more
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand today welcomed the decision by Associate Transport Minister James Meager to decline NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers’ (NACC) application to operate a foreign-flagged vessel carrying Holcim cement on the New Zealand coast. The failed application for an exemption under Section 198 of the Maritime Transport … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Luxon said he “absolutely” believed Hipkins over Coster. RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he accepts Chris Hipkins’ word Andrew Coster never briefed him about the Jevon McSkimming scandal. But New Zealand First is casting doubt on the claim, posting on social media: “is it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Luxon said he “absolutely” believed Hipkins over Coster. RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he accepts Chris Hipkins’ word Andrew Coster never briefed him about the Jevon McSkimming scandal. But New Zealand First is casting doubt on the claim, posting on social media: “is it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are searching for a swimmer after he went missing in a lake on Auckland’s west coast. The 23-year-old man was in waist-deep water with three friends at Lake Wainamu in Bethells Beach on Monday when he got into difficulty. Police said the man had taken a few steps before falling … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced the Arms Bill to Parliament, bringing New Zealand one step closer to fairer, fit for purpose firearms laws, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. “This marks the final phase of reform of New Zealand’s firearms laws, building on earlier work to strengthen Firearms Prohibition Orders and improve … Read more