Category: state_governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October 5
Auckland residents should anticipate some disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Constellation Drive and Northcote Road. The work is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, between 10pm and 5am. There…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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No Corruption Found in Manurewa Marae Census Data Misuse Investigation
A joint investigation by NZ Police and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has found insufficient evidence of corruption related to allegations of Census 2023 data and Covid-19 vaccination information misuse at Manurewa Marae. The investigation, which began in June 2024,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState Governments
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Latta's Death, Fire Truck Issues
RNZ is reporting that clinical psychologist and media personality Nigel Latta died after being moved into hospice last week. A family spokesperson, Bridgette Tapsell, told RNZ that Latta accepted his fate after being told his body could not take further…
MediaHealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTradeAsia
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Wellington City Council Welcomes Review of Earthquake Strengthening Criteria
Wellington City Council has welcomed Minister Penk’s announcement regarding a review of the criteria for buildings and other structures required to undergo earthquake strengthening. The council has made no further comment on the announcement.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAustralasiaState GovernmentsReal EstateLegal
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Wellington City Council Faces Privacy Breach and Credit Rating Review
Wellington City Council is addressing a privacy breach involving the unauthorized release of confidential historical documents. Simultaneously, Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed the council’s AA-/A-1+ long-term credit rating, but maintains a negative outlook. Looking ahead, the council is preparing for…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsMusicFilm and TV
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Key Sectors
The ACT Party has released a summary of its recent legislative achievements, focusing on reforms in healthcare, employment, justice, and education. The party emphasizes its commitment to practical solutions and efficient services. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden highlighted changes…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLegalEducationEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceState Governments ACT PartyHolidays ActPharmacNicole McKeeHealthcareJustice SystemACT Party NZ
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Auckland Intersection Upgrade Project Set to Begin October 1
Auckland's Beach Road, Churchill Street, and Parnell Rise intersection is set for an upgrade, with construction commencing on October 1, 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will implement safety improvements for the Stanley Street Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC), including…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland's The Strand Undergoes Stage 2 Optimisation
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project is moving forward with stage 2 improvements. Recent activities include the removal of cones and fencing to open newly laid asphalt footpaths. In Section 3, preparations for landscaping are underway, including the removal of…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned
Roadworks are planned for Hawke's Bay state highways between Saturday, September 27, and Friday, October 3. The works include closures, pre-seal repairs, drainage improvements, and road rebuilds. Motorists are advised to check the Journey Planner for the latest information before…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState Governments Hawke's BayroadworksSH2SH5SH38closuresTraffic Management
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New Zealand Household Net Worth Increases by 33%
Stats NZ reported today that the median household net worth in New Zealand increased over the three-year period ending June 2024. While wealth increased, the distribution of wealth across New Zealand households remained stable. In the year ending June 2024,…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyReal EstateTradeFinancial MarketsState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late September 2025
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight disruptions due to maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Nikau Road and Razorback Road from Sunday, September 28, to Thursday, October 2, 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for SH20
Auckland residents should anticipate disruptions on State Highway 20 between Cavendish Drive and Massey Road due to essential maintenance work. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that the maintenance will occur from Sunday, September 28, to Thursday, October 2,…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late September
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance at the SH1 Mt Wellington interchange on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 September, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has advised that the work is weather dependent and may be…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland's SH22 to undergo maintenance in late September
Auckland residents should prepare for maintenance work on State Highway 22 (SH22) in late September, according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work is scheduled to take place between Monday, September 29 and Thursday, October 2, with closures between…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland State Highway 2 Maintenance Work Scheduled
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2), as announced by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The maintenance will occur at various locations along SH2 between September 29 and October 21, excluding Friday and Saturday…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late September
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) between Woodhill Park Road and McPike Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will occur from Sunday, September 28, to Thursday, October 2. Activities will…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Hīkoi to Encourage Voting in Hastings Council Elections
A hīkoi to encourage voting in the council elections will be held in Hastings on Friday, September 26. The Hīkoi ki te Pōti (Hīkoi to vote) will commence at 8 am at the Hastings Clocktower and proceed 500 metres to…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEducation HastingsHīkoiTe Taiwhenua o HeretaungaFor Wards Hawke’s BayMāori wardsLocal ElectionReferendum
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Wellington City Council Issues and Receives Resource Consents
Wellington City Council has announced the recent resource consents issued and applied for between September 8 and September 21, 2025. The council has provided separate PDF documents detailing both issued and received consents during this period. These documents are available…
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Auckland's SH16 Strand Optimisation Project Nears Completion
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project is nearing completion, with asphalt surfacing finished this week. The most disruptive stage of the project has now been delivered, and fences and cones will be progressively removed from early next week. Crews have…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Hawke’s Bay State Highway Maintenance Underway
Roadworkers in Hawke’s Bay are commencing essential maintenance work on state highways, including road rebuilding and resurfacing. These works are scheduled during the warmer, drier months for long-lasting effectiveness. The Hawke’s Bay 2025/26 summer renewals programme is set to begin…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState Governments Hawke’s BayState Highway 2RoadworksTraffic ManagementCentral Hawke’s Bay District CouncilTransportInfrastructure
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late September
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2), according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work will take place between 9pm and 5am on the following dates and locations: * Monday, September 22: Between…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late September
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20) between Cavendish Drive and Massey Road. The maintenance is scheduled from Sunday, September 21, to Thursday, September 25, between…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for The Strand and Gladstone Road
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) and Gladstone Road, according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work is scheduled to take place on The Strand from Sunday, September 21, to Thursday, September…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and Northcote Road to Onewa Road to undergo maintenance
Auckland, New Zealand – The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in the Auckland area. The Auckland Harbour Bridge will undergo maintenance on Wednesday, September 24, between 9pm and 5am, with…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late September
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Nikau Road and Razorback Road from Sunday, September 21, to Thursday, September 25, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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GDP Revised for June 2025 Quarter Due to Expenditure Correction
Wellington, 15 September 2025 – Stats NZ has announced revisions to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the June 2025 quarter, following a correction to central government expenditure. The adjustment involves the ‘social assistance benefits in kind’ component of central…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentTradeState Governments
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Wellington City Council has announced that several alcohol licence applications are now open for public objection. These applications include Southward Distilling Tasting Room, located at 70 Kingsford Smith Street, Rongotai, Wellington, with the period for objections running from September 10,…
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ACT Local Candidate's Billboard Vandalized with Gunfire
An ACT Local candidate in Northland had his campaign billboard vandalized with gunfire this week. The incident involved bullets tearing through the face of Matthew Yovich, the Bream Bay candidate, on his signs in Whangārei. Yovich stated that he was…
Politics and GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducation
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Auckland's SH16 Strand Project Faces Delays, Intersection Upgrades
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project has been extended to late October, according to an update from NZTA. The project, which includes improvements along The Strand, has faced setbacks due to weather conditions. Topsoil work in Section 1 (Beach Road/Parnell…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for September 14-19
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures between September 14-19, 2025, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential improvements. Closures due to bad weather will be completed as soon as possible, before Friday, September 19, 2025. Closures typically…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments