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Western BOP council looks to cut numbers
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is considering a cut to the number of seats at the Council table from 12 to 10.
As part...
Hawke’s Bay gets clean-up extension
Cabinet has approved an Order in Council to enable severe weather recovery works to continue in the Hawke’s Bay.
Environment Minister, Penny Simmonds said Cyclone...
Boost to family payments from today
From today, low-to-middle-income families with young children can register for the new FamilyBoost payment, to help them meet early childhood education (ECE) costs.
The scheme...
Sentencing reforms set to enter Parliament
The Government has agreed to introduce sentencing reforms to Parliament this week in a bid to strengthen the nation's criminal justice system.
Justice Minister, Paul...
Public service targets on track says PM
The first quarterly report on progress against the nine public service targets show promising results in some areas and the scale of the challenge...
New board appointments to Asia NZ Foundation
Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, has announced the appointments of Hone McGregor, Professor David Capie, and John Boswell to the Board of the Asia New...
Global recognition for ancient Muriwai megapillows
Unique formations of megapillow lava flows at Muriwai have been listed among the world’s most significant geological sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences.
Just...
Hawke’s Bay council wraps up pipeline protection work
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has wrapped up its work in the Makaretu River protecting the main gas pipeline to Hastings.
In February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle...
Northland climate resilience fund opens
Northland Regional Council is seeking applications for its new Climate Resilient Communities Fund, which is set to invest $9.2 million over 10 years into...
Yellow-eyed penguin claims top bird title
The hoiho yellow-eyed penguin has won Te Manu Rongonui o Te Tau Bird of the Year 2024.
Hoiho, securing a decisive victory with 6,328 votes,...
New Auckland liquor policy comes into effect
Twenty-four areas across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, including the city centre, will be subject to a freeze on the opening of new off-licences as the region’s local...
New funding round for science endeavours
New Zealand’s largest contestable science fund is investing in 72 new projects to address challenges, develop new technology and support communities, Science, Innovation and...
$5.8m pledged for Parihaka infrastructure upgrade
The Government has announced it will provide a $5.8 million grant to improve water infrastructure at Parihaka in Taranaki.
Regional Development Minister, Shane Jones said...
Hamilton Airport gates reopen to Australia
Hamilton Airport has today confirmed that direct flights between the city and Australia will begin in June next year.
Jetstar, a subsidiary of Qantas, has...
Godwits touch down in Christchurch
The first waves of bar-tailed godwits have arrived at Canterbury's Avon Heathcote Estuary following their heroic annual migration from the northern artic.
Godwits take a...
