Category: politics_and_government
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NZ On Air Boosts Journalism Funding by $1.6m
NZ On Air has extended funding for two journalism initiatives, the Local Democracy Reporting scheme (LDR) and Open Justice, after receiving an additional $1.6m from the Government in Budget 2025. The funding aims to support local journalism, with a focus…
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingMedia Crisis NZ On AirLocal Democracy ReportingOpen JusticeJournalismFundingAmie Mills
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Wellington City Council Focuses on Safer City Initiatives
Wellington City Council is highlighting the work of dedicated individuals addressing complex social issues in the city. These kaimahi are making a significant impact in creating a safer Pōneke. The council acknowledges their efforts in tackling these challenges. The council…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState Governments Wellington City CouncilPōnekeSafer CityKaimahiChristmas in the QuartersLocal Government
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Population Projections Released for Select Districts in Aotearoa
Stats NZ released statistical area 2 (SA2) and statistical area 3 (SA3) population projections in the Aotearoa Data Explorer (ADE), providing insights into future changes in population size, age, and sex structure for various regions. The initial release includes SA2…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaState GovernmentsStatisticsDemographics
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has announced a list of recent alcohol licence applications that are open for public comment. The applications include a range of establishments, from restaurants and bars to supermarkets and clubs. Among the applicants are: Sage and Salt-Restaurant…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalAustralasiaState Governments Wellington City Councilalcohol licenceSage and SaltWoolworthsQT WellingtonRestaurantBar
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Search Resumes for Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga, has resumed this morning. Emergency services were called at about 3.20pm yesterday, following reports that a man had been swept off the rocks while fishing…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersLaw Enforcement Tapotupotu BayCape Reingamissing fishermansearch and rescueNorthlandCoastguardSurf LifesavingNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports on Cyclone Fina, Greene's resignation, and more
ABC News is reporting that Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system as it moves towards Darwin. In other news, Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she is resigning from Congress after a falling out with Donald…
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentWorldHealthSportAustralasiaEuropeMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyCongressSocial Issues Cyclone FinaMarjorie Taylor GreeneDonald TrumpGarbage DumpFood FraudRFK Jr.ABC News Australia
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports on Cyclone Fina, Greene's resignation, and more
ABC News is reporting that Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system as it moves towards Darwin. In other news, Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she is resigning from Congress after a falling out with Donald…
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentWorldHealthSportAustralasiaEuropeMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyCongressSocial Issues Cyclone FinaMarjorie Taylor GreeneDonald TrumpGarbage DumpFood FraudRFK Jr.ABC News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on New Parking Fees, Cat Control, and More
RNZ is reporting that new parking fees will be implemented at three popular New Zealand tourist destinations starting next month. It said these fees will apply to both locals and tourists. In other news, RNZ said there is a debate…
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentScience & TechnologySportWeatherAustralasiaNational PartyEnvironmentMusicFilm and TVGeneral Weather
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned for Late November and Early December
Roadworks are planned for Hawke's Bay state highways from Saturday, November 22, to Friday, November 28, with several closures and ongoing maintenance work expected to cause delays. Motorists are advised to check the Journey Planner or Facebook for the latest…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland's SH16 The Strand to undergo night intersection works
Auckland's SH16 The Strand is set for intersection improvements, including asphalting and line marking, over two night shifts on Monday, November 24, and Thursday, November 27. The works will focus on the Sudbury Terrace, Cotesmore Way, and Ngaoho Place/SH16 intersections.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Media Monitor: ABC News on Cartel Drug Trade, Epstein Files, and Cyclone Fina
ABC News is reporting that the discovery of narco submarines, similar to those used by Mexican and South American drug cartels, has increased concerns about international syndicates targeting Australian and New Zealand drug markets. It said that in other news,…
Politics and GovernmentWorldWeatherSportLaw EnforcementClimate ChangeAsiaAustralasiaEuropeLatin America Drug CartelsEpstein FilesCyclone FinaAustraliaNorthern TerritoryABC News
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late November
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance work scheduled for late November. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place on State Highway 16 (SH16) and connecting routes, which will cause some disruption. Specifically, Beach Road…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland State Highway 2 to undergo maintenance
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as maintenance work is scheduled for State Highway 2 (SH2) at two locations. The first is between Steen Road and the SH25 roundabout from Sunday, November 23, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. The second…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Maintenance Planned for Late November
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 (SH1) in late November. Work is scheduled for the Auckland Harbour Bridge from Sunday, November 23, to Thursday, November 27, between 9pm and 5am. Additionally,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late November
Auckland residents should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1). The work is scheduled to take place between November 23 and 27, with various closures and detours in…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandMotorway MaintenanceState Highway 1NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficRoad ClosuresDetoursNZTA Auckland
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Auckland SH1 Maintenance Planned for November 27
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Pioneer Road and Island Block Road on Thursday, November 27, between 9pm and 5am. The work is weather dependent,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late November
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) between McPike Road and Restall Road from Sunday, November 23, to Friday, November 28, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Disruptions
Auckland residents should anticipate disruptions due to essential maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20). NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced a series of closures and detours to facilitate these improvements. The maintenance, which includes the installation of new…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandState Highway 20NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiRoad closuresTrafficMaintenanceTransportNZTA Auckland
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Police Investigate Electoral Fraud Allegations in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Election
Police are investigating allegations of electoral fraud in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Election. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers of the Counties Manukau CIB confirmed that two separate investigations are underway following several complaints. To date, police have received 16 complaints, which…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasiaNational Party
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Fatal Crash in Mount Eden Claims One Life
One person has died following a crash in Mount Eden this morning. The crash, on Dominion Road, was reported around 10.18am. Sadly, one person died at the scene. According to NZ Police's Holly McKay, Dominion Road has since reopened. An…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementAustralasia
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Aotearoa New Zealand's Indigenous Land Cover Declines as Urban Areas Expand
New data from Stats NZ reveals a continued decline in indigenous land cover in Aotearoa New Zealand between 1996 and 2023, alongside the expansion of urban areas. The figures come from the latest version of the New Zealand Land Cover…
EnvironmentPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaClimate ChangeState Governments
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Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings on Conflict of Interest
New Zealand Police have accepted the IPCA's findings regarding an officer who misused the police database due to a conflict of interest. The incident occurred on July 24, 2024, when Officer A, off duty, recorded another vehicle’s registration after a…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia New Zealand PoliceIPCAconflict of interestdatabase misuseWaikato DistrictWill Loughrin
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Urgent Repairs on Auckland Harbour Bridge Southbound Clip-On Lanes
Urgent road surface repairs will be carried out on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is scheduled for the State Highway 1 (SH1) Auckland Harbour Bridge southbound clip-on lanes on Thursday 20 November…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationWeatherAustralasiaState GovernmentsGeneral Weather
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Wellington Celebrates Christmas in the Quarters
Wellington City Council has announced the return of Christmas in the Quarters, marking the start of the holiday season with four weekends of festive activities. The event promises fun for everyone in the city. Wellington City Council makes every reasonable…
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Auckland's Great South Road to undergo maintenance
Auckland road users should prepare for upcoming maintenance on Great South Road near the Bombay Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will commence on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, and is scheduled to be…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationEconomy AucklandGreat South RoadBombay Commercial Vehicle Safety CentreNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiState Highway 1Traffic ManagementCommercial Vehicle Safety ProgrammeNZTA Auckland
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Wellington City Council Issues Resource Consent Update
Wellington City Council has released its latest resource consent updates, covering applications both issued and received. The documents span the period from November 3 to November 16, 2025. Details of the issued resource consents are available in a 125KB PDF,…
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Search Scaled Back for Missing Fisherman Off Pataua South Coast
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Pataua South will be scaled back as the operation moves into a new phase, four days after the alarm was raised. Police, including the National Dive Squad, Search and Rescue…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersLaw EnforcementAustralasiaSocial Issues Pataua SouthNorthlandSearch and RescueCoastguardMissing PersonFishermanNew Zealand Police
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Māori Ethnic Identification Doubles Since 1991 in Aotearoa New Zealand
Stats NZ reported today that approximately 932,000 people in Aotearoa New Zealand, accounting for 18 percent of the population, identified with Māori ethnicity as of June 30, 2025. This figure has roughly doubled since June 1991, when the Māori ethnic…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaNational Party
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Māori Ethnic Population in New Zealand Surges, Projected to Reach 20% by 2048
The Māori ethnic population in New Zealand is experiencing substantial growth, with projections indicating a continued upward trend. According to figures released by Stats NZ, approximately 932,000 people, or 18% of the country's population, identified with the Māori ethnic group…
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New Zealand's Financial Advice Sector Sees Growth, Faces Scams and Misconduct
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its final Financial Advisers Update for 2025, reflecting on a year of progress and engagement within the financial advice sector. The FMA noted the sector is embedding the financial advice regulatory framework, with…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalScience & TechnologyFinancial MarketsEconomyFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetSocial Issues Financial AdviceFinancial Markets AuthorityFMAScamsFraudRegulatory ReturnsInvestmentNZ Financial Markets Authority