Category: state_governments
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Wellington Businesses Apply for Alcohol Licenses
Several establishments in Wellington have applied for alcohol licenses, with the public able to submit objections. These applications span a range of businesses, from cinemas and supermarkets to bars and cafes. The Empire Cinema and Eatery in Island Bay, Hataitai…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalAustralasiaState Governments
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Media Monitor: Passport Fraud, Sham Marriage, and Political Conference
RNZ is reporting on several stories, including the longest jail term in New Zealand history for passport fraud and a sham marriage. An Auckland judge handed down the sentence. RNZ's money correspondent is answering questions about whether a partner can…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementLegalWeatherEconomyState Governments Passport FraudSham MarriageJail TermChristopher LuxonNational Party ConferenceLocal Government NominationsAucklandRNZ News
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Wellington Celebrates Community Champions at Awards Ceremony
Wellington City Council celebrated local heroes at a combined awards ceremony on August 1, 2025. The event recognized Wellingtonians, volunteers, and community groups for their positive impact on the city. The council makes every reasonable effort to provide ongoing email…
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsMusic
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ACT Party Highlights Policy Changes
The ACT Party is highlighting its role in recent governmental changes, emphasizing a return to "common sense" in policy-making. Key initiatives include reversing the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration, reforming the public service, reducing rural red tape, and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergySocial IssuesState Governments ACT PartyDavid SeymourEnergy SecurityPublic Service Amendment BillOranga TamarikiCrown Minerals Amendment BillBrooke van VeldenACT Party NZ
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Eighty-Seven New Police Officers Join New Zealand Force
Eighty-seven new police officers graduated from Wing 386 at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua today, marking a boost in talent for the New Zealand Police. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, Minister of Police the Hon Mark Mitchell, Dame Noeline Taurua,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportAustralasiaState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PolicegraduationRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeKaha BluegumLeo Wynyard WiniataPorirua
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Napier City Council Advances New Animal Control Shelter
Napier City Council is set to begin construction on a new Animal Control Shelter in early 2026, pending confirmation at the Council meeting on July 31. The project, budgeted at approximately $3 million, aims to expand the facility's capacity, enhance…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaState GovernmentsLaw Enforcement Napier City CouncilAnimal Control Shelteranimal welfareDog Control Act 1996Jess EllermNapier
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Wellington City Council Releases Resource Consent Updates
Wellington City Council has released resource consent updates for the period of July 14-27, 2025. The council has issued and received a number of resource consents during this period, with details available in two separate PDF documents. These documents provide…
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Mākara Peak Supporters Unite Conservation, Community, and Recreation
Mākara Peak Supporters demonstrate how conservation, community, and recreation can harmoniously coexist. This group is dedicated to ecological restoration through hands-on efforts. Their primary activity involves collecting native seeds, nurturing them into seedlings, and then planting them to rehabilitate degraded…
Politics and GovernmentSportAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues Mākara PeakConservationCommunityRecreationEcological RestorationNative SeedsEcosystemsWellington City Council
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New Zealand Parliament Passes Whanganui River Claims Settlement Bill
The New Zealand Parliament passed the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River) Claims Settlement Bill on March 14, settling historical claims of the Whanganui Iwi tribes related to the Whanganui River. Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Christopher Finlayson, said the…
Politics and GovernmentWorldLegalAustralasiaSocial IssuesState Governments ParliamentWhanganui RiverChristopher FinlaysonMāoriTreaty of WaitangiLand RightsU.S. Library of Congress
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New Zealand Farm Confidence Soars After Policy Changes and Market Gains
Farmer confidence has surged following improvements in interest rates, commodity prices, and governmental policy, according to Federated Farmers' latest Farm Confidence Survey. The survey indicates a significant rebound from record lows experienced 12 months prior. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEconomyState Governments Farm Confidence SurveyFederated FarmersWayne LangfordEconomic ConditionsDairy PricesGovernment Regulation
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ACT Claims Policy Wins: Waikato Medical School, Passport Changes, and More
ACT, a New Zealand political party, has announced several policy achievements, including securing a new medical school for Waikato while reducing costs to taxpayers. The party says it has ensured fiscal responsibility in the project. ACT says its intervention led…
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical Science ACT PartyWaikato UniversityMedical SchoolPassportsElectoral LawParmjeet ParmarACT Party NZ
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New Zealand Firefighters Offered 5.1 Percent Pay Increase
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has offered firefighters a 5.1 percent pay increase over the next three years. The offer, made to the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, also includes increases to some allowances. Negotiations for a collective employment agreement…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEmployment and LaborState Governments Fire and Emergency New ZealandNew Zealand Professional Firefighters UnionMegan Stifflercollective employment agreementfirefighterswage increaseGovernment Workforce Policy Statement
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Amora Pedestrian Bridge to be Demolished
The main section of the Amora pedestrian bridge will be demolished on Saturday, as part of Wellington City Council’s Te Ngākau streetworks programme. According to the council, the remaining stair section will be removed throughout the following week, with no…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington are currently open for public objection. Nosh Catering + Events, located at 9 Ganges Road, Khandallah, Wellington 6035, has an application period open from July 18, 2025, until 11.59 PM on July 31, 2025.…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalState Governments Wellingtonalcohol licenceNosh Catering + EventsYum Yum House1852 Pub & KitchenYor Yak Thai EateryBert's BarWellington City Council
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Embassy Theatre Declared Earthquake-Prone, But Remains Open
Wellington's Embassy Theatre has been confirmed as earthquake-prone following a seismic assessment requested by the Wellington City Council in October 2024. The assessment revealed that parts of the building are below the 34% New Building Standard (NBS) threshold, with an…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldEntertainmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsDisastersFilm and TV
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Wellington Council Explains Ward System
Wellington City Council explains how wards affect local governance. "Did you know that where you live in Wellington has an impact on how the Council is run?" the council asks. The council highlights the importance of understanding wards and representation…
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Wellington City CouncilWellingtonwardslocal governancerepresentation reviewTe Ngākau Civic PrecinctStreetworks
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Tax Plan, Flood Devastation
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including a proposed tax plan where income tax goes into savings, put forward by a former finance minister and a university economist. RNZ said Whanganui has the lowest average rates increase in…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldWeatherSportEconomyState GovernmentsDisastersTrade RNZWhanganuiTasmanWellingtonRay ChungTory WhanauCarolina WilgaRNZ News
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Wellington City Council Provides Access to Recent Resource Consents
The Wellington City Council has made recent resource consent information available to the public. Resource consent applications are public information, and copies of recent consents can be requested by emailing planning@wcc.govt.nz. To request a copy, note the service request (SR)…
Politics and GovernmentLegalState Governments Wellington City Councilresource consentpublic informationservice requestSR numberplanning@wcc.govt.nzGovernment RegulationsWellington City Council
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ACT Criticizes Red Tape After Christchurch Housing Project Cancelled
ACT criticizes red tape for hindering progress, citing a cancelled housing development in Christchurch as an example. The party is advocating for regulatory reforms to streamline processes and reduce burdens on businesses and families. ACT is pushing for changes that…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFinancial MarketsLawSocial Issues ACTChristchurchhousing developmentred tapeRegulatory Standards BillCOVID-19 Royal CommissionNicole McKeeACT Party NZ
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Federated Farmers Urges Support for Flood-Hit Farmers
Federated Farmers is appealing to the public to support farming families in the Nelson and Tasman regions who have been severely affected by recent flooding. The call for assistance comes as recovery efforts intensify and the full extent of the…
Politics and GovernmentWeatherAgricultureAustralasiaDisastersState Governments Federated FarmersWayne LangfordKerry IrvineNelsonTasmanFarmers Adverse Events TrustNatural Disaster
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Wellington City Council Opens Nominations for 2025 Local Elections
Nominations for candidates wishing to stand for Mayor and/or ward Councillor for Wellington City Council in the 2025 local elections open tomorrow, Friday 4 July. Alongside the Mayoral race, 15 Councillors will be elected to represent the five wards in…
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsLocal Elections Wellington City CouncilnominationsCouncillorMayorTe Whanganui-a-TaraJennifer Parker
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Wellington's Coastal Reserves Plan Released Alongside Bird Survey
Wellington City Council has released its draft Coastal Reserves Management Plan, Tātou ki Uta, for public feedback. This coincides with the release of the annual Coastal Bird survey, which contains a warning about the future. Recent articles also include information…
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAustralasiaState Governments
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New Zealand Home Consents Drop 3.8 Percent Annually
Aotearoa New Zealand saw a 3.8 percent decrease in new home consents in the year ending May 2025, with a total of 33,530 homes approved, according to Stats NZ. Despite this dip compared to the previous year, the numbers have…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEconomyReal EstateState Governments home consentsStats NZhousingMichelle FeyenBuilding permitsStatistics New Zealand
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Wellington City Council Adopts Annual Plan and Long-Term Plan Amendment
Wellington City Council has adopted its 2025-26 Annual Plan and an amendment to the 2024-34 Long-term Plan, setting the course for investment in the coming year. The council acknowledges that local elections may not be everyone’s priority but emphasizes their…
Politics and GovernmentWorldSocial IssuesEnvironmentState GovernmentsElectionsClimate ChangeTransportationEducationAustralasia
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington are currently open for public objection. These applications include: Where’s Charlie? at 126 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central; Portofino Wellington, located at 55 Lady Elizabeth Lane (also known as 33 Customhouse Quay), Wellington; Baar Baar,…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalAustralasiaState Governments
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Hit by Severe Weather
Radio New Zealand is reporting that heavy rain is causing widespread travel disruption, flooding, and evacuations in parts of the country. It said the top of the South Island is bearing the brunt of the rain, with states of emergency…
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportGeneral WeatherState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceLegal South IslandAucklandFloodingEvacuationsStorms
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Media Monitor: Wild Weather, NZ MP Resigns, Iran's Warning, and Bezos' Wedding
Media Monitor: 1News is reporting that severe weather has hit much of New Zealand, with states of emergency declared in the Nelson/Tasman region and part of Marlborough. It said the extreme weather has sparked evacuations and road closures. In other…
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentWorldEntertainmentAustralasiaAsiaGeneral WeatherState GovernmentsOther PartiesMediaMedia Crisis
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Napier City Council Adopts 2025/26 Annual Plan Following Public Consultation
The Napier City Council has adopted its 2025/26 Annual Plan, incorporating feedback from residents. The plan outlines budgets and activities for the upcoming year, including keeping the Napier Library open until its relocation in 2027. Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise emphasized…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomy Napier City CouncilAnnual PlanNapier LibraryKirsten WiseRatesHawke's BayGovernment Funding
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Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections in Wellington
Wellington City Council has released public notices for recent alcohol license applications. Pho Viet Street Food at 88 Riddiford Street, Newtown, has an application period starting June 16, 2025, and closing July 22, 2025, at 11.59 PM. Supra Restaurant, located…
Politics and GovernmentLegalBusinessAustralasiaState Governments
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Wellington Opens First Fully Accessible Bathroom
Wellington City Council has opened the city's first fully accessible bathroom at the corner of Taranaki and Dixon Streets. The Inglewood Place toilets include colourful lighting and a Changing Places facility for people with disabilities. Around 20,000 people in New…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaState Governments