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Common-sense transport rule changes confirmed
Source: New Zealand Government Children will legally be able to ride bikes on footpaths with a grown up alongside them, and e-scooters will be allowed in cycle lanes, under a...
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Swiss technology trial offers smarter way to reduce waste and protect Auckland’s harbours
Source: Auckland Council Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries...
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Backing Kiwi veterans with support extension
Source: New Zealand Government A further 1300 Defence veterans will have their service to New Zealand recognised through health, rehabilitation and financial support for deployment-related conditions, Veterans Minister Chris Penk...
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Paid car parking to continue at DOC sites
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 July 2026 The decision follows a seven-month long paid parking “pilot” which tested the revenue raising scheme at three popular sites – Punakaiki, Franz...
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Government books reflect improving economy
Source: New Zealand Government The latest set of government accounts supports other evidence that the economy is strengthening, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Financial Statements of the Government for...
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DOC to vaccinate ‘at risk’ birds against bird flu
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 July 2026 H5N1 has been spreading around the world and has caused large die-offs in wild birds, seals and sea lions, as well as...
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Patients now the focus of the health system
Source: New Zealand Government Patients will be at the heart of New Zealand’s health system under legislation passed by Parliament today that strengthens accountability, reduces bureaucracy, and keeps the focus...
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New Appointments announced for Kordia and QV
Source: New Zealand Government Kordia Group Deputy Chair Ben Kepes will become Chair from today and two new directors have been appointed to the company’s Board, State Owned Enterprises Minister...
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Building the future of offshore renewable energy
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has opened its waters to offshore renewable energy, with Parliament today passing the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, Energy Minister Simeon Brown. “New Zealand’s renewable...
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Crash, Dannevirke
Source: New Zealand Police Maharahara Road is blocked following a crash in Dannevirke this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash at the Kumeti Road intersection involving two vehicles...