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Making way for new Mangapurua bridges
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 July 2026 The Department of Conservation has led the planning for the bridge installations, working alongside the Ngā Ara Tūhono Charitable Trust to support...
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Drugs, ammunition seized following Whangārei search warrant
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the supply of illicit drugs have arrested one person and seized drugs and ammunition after executing a search warrant in Whangārei. The Northland Organised...
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Drone bait pod ready for predator-free action
Source: NZ Department of Conservation The latest Predator Free 2050 tool is a bio-degradable bait pod that can be distributed by a drone pilot with incredible accuracy. When the pods...
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Final appointments to Teaching Council
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford has announced the remaining appointments to the new Governing Council of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Patrick Walsh MNZM...
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Backing our frontline rural health workforce
Source: New Zealand Government Rural communities across New Zealand will benefit from three new investments that will support the rural health workforce and help more people access care closer to...
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Funding supports farming couple’s vision to make stream a haven for native birds and plants
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Recently, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) senior biodiversity advisor, Jenna Hughes-Games set fish traps to see what was living in Papaka Stream, before starting work...
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Practical changes introduced for laboratory safety
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says changes to hazardous substances regulations coming into effect today will provide regulatory relief and ensure laboratory safety requirements better reflect the realities of working in labs. “I’m making practical changes to...
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Conservation couple reflect on decades of volunteer effort
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 July 2026 The Hamilton couple, both in their mid-70s, are veteran conservation volunteers, involved in several projects across the greater Waikato region. They’re long-term...
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SH2, Te Hauke, Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2 between Colin White Road and Te Aute Trust Road, has the northbound lane blocked following a two-vehicle crash, reported about 11.20am. One person...
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Deputy Chair appointed to Reserve Bank Board
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis today announced the appointment of Byron Pepper as Deputy Chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board. “Byron Pepper has made...