Category: state_governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Early November
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions due to essential maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) in early November. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that maintenance work will take place on SH16, from Restall Road to Brigham Creek Road…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) and Beach Road in early November. The maintenance is scheduled to take place at night to minimise disruption. On…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Early November
Auckland motorists should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between the Ramarama and Drury interchanges. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that the work will take place from Tuesday, November 4, to Thursday, November 6,…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 5
Auckland residents should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) at Lincoln Road and Great North Road (Waterview). The work is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, between 10pm and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Early November
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Symonds Street and Fanshawe Street. The work is scheduled for Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 November, between 10pm…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Early November
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in early November. The work will occur between Mount Wellington Highway and Greenlane interchange on Sunday, November 2, from 10pm…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Early November
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Northcote Road and Onewa Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place on Sunday, November 2 and Monday, November 3, between 9pm…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 2025
Auckland motorists should prepare for maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between the Mercer interchange and Island Block Road from Sunday, November 2, to Wednesday, November 5, 2025, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaNational PartyState Governments
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Wellington's Mayor-Elect Announces Deputy and Council Structure
Wellington’s Mayor-elect Andrew Little has announced his pick for Deputy Mayor and the structure for Council committees for the new 2025-28 triennium. In other news, the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, collaborating with Tuatahi Creatives and Massey University, has launched an…
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentWeatherBusinessAustralasiaState GovernmentsEducationMusicDigital and Print PublishingTransportationTourismGeneral Weather
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Survey Reveals Shocking Cost of Consents for Farmers
A new survey shows the cost and complexity of resource consents have reached breaking point, highlighting the need for urgent Government intervention. Federated Farmers’ Survey on Resource Consents <https://fedfarm.org.nz/Web/Policy/Policy-Paper/2025/October/Survey-on-Resource-Consents> found four out of five farmers are worried about gaining or…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentState GovernmentsEconomyAgriculture resource consentsfarmerssurveyFederated Farmerscostsgovernment interventionenvironmental regulationsfarming
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Police Eagle Crew Assist in Water Rescues Around Auckland
The Police Eagle helicopter crew were busy over the long weekend, assisting with several water rescues in Auckland. On Saturday evening, Police received a report of a capsized boat near Kawakawa Bay. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen of the Auckland Marine…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaLaw EnforcementTransportationState Governments
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Auckland's SH20 to undergo night closures in November for electronic sign installation
Auckland motorists should prepare for night closures on State Highway 20 (SH20) between Puhinui and Massey Roads throughout November 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has scheduled the closures, which will last approximately four weeks, to allow for the installation…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland's SH16 The Strand Project: Stage 2 Improvements Continue
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimization Project is moving forward with several key improvements. Site preparations are underway this week, including grading and rolling to reinstate the car park. The installation of foundations and ducting for the Special Vehicle Lane (SVL)…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Beach Road
Auckland residents should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) at Beach Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place between Sunday, October 26, and Thursday, October 30, from 9pm to 5am.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland SH2 Maintenance Planned for Late October
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2) between Steen Road and the SH25 roundabout from Tuesday, October 28, to Thursday, October 30, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that stop/go…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October 30
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between the Ellerslie interchange and Mt Wellington Highway on Thursday, October 30, from 9pm to 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is weather…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late October
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 20 (SH20) between Neilson and Maioro Streets. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place on Wednesday, October 29, and Thursday, October 30, between 10 p.m.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for SH20
Auckland residents should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20) between Massey Road and Puhinui Road, and from Mahunga Drive to Massey Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that these works will take place on…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late October
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Shelly Beach Road will experience southbound lane restrictions between Westhaven Drive roundabout and the Shelly Beach Road southbound off-ramp from…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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New Zealand Subnational Population Estimates to be Released
Stats NZ will publish subnational population estimates at 30 June 2025 on 29 October 2025. These estimates provide the best available measure of the population, by age and sex, usually living in New Zealand. The release on October 29 includes…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaFederal GovernmentState Governments
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Wellington's Predator-Free Mission Gains Momentum
Predator Free Wellington is at the forefront of conservation efforts with its citywide initiative focused on eliminating invasive predators while simultaneously strengthening community bonds. The project signifies a major step towards creating a safer environment for native species and enhancing…
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsClimate Change
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Record Voter Turnout in Wellington City Council Elections
The final results for the 2025 Wellington City Council elections have been released, confirming the elected members and highlighting a record-breaking voter turnout. According to the Wellington City Council, the voter return was 49.99%, with 81,574 voting papers received, marking…
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEducation
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has announced several alcohol licence applications are now open for public review and objection. These applications span a range of establishments across Wellington, offering residents the opportunity to voice any concerns. The establishments with pending alcohol licence…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalAustralasiaState Governments
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ACT Celebrates Achievements in Local Government, Education, and Small Business
ACT is celebrating a week of delivering on its promises, focusing on outcomes rather than theatrics. The party highlighted achievements in local government, education, and support for small businesses. A significant victory for ACT was the outcome of referendums on…
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues ACTMāori wardsAuckland UniversityCharter schoolsRed tapeLocal Government
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Auckland's The Strand Shared Path Nears Full Opening
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project has announced that the shared use path is mostly open to the public. Full opening is pending completion of streetlight power connections for safety reasons. Recent work includes laying topsoil, landscaping, and tidying up…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for October 19-24, 2025
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures between October 19 and October 24, 2025, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential improvements. Closures due to weather will be completed by Friday, October 24, 2025. Closures typically start at…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorways Face Maintenance Closures in October
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced upcoming maintenance work on State Highways 1 and 18. These works will result in closures and detours. On Sunday, October 19, from 10pm to 5am, maintenance…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October
Auckland residents should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) this October. The maintenance will occur at various locations, including Northcote Road, Onewa Road, Curran Street, and the Auckland Harbour…
TransportationPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for SH16
Auckland motorists should prepare for maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) between Woodhill Park Road and McPike Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, between 9pm and 5am. Stop/go traffic…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October 22-23
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight closures on State Highway 1 as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential maintenance work. The work is scheduled for two nights, October 22 and 23, with closures in place between 10pm and 5am.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments