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New Zealand First Pledges to Ban Public Fireworks Sales
New Zealand First says it will campaign on banning public fireworks sales and use, tabling ready-written legislation within 100 days of the next government, while allowing approved public displays.
Politics and GovernmentOther PartiesGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement New Zealand Firstfireworks banGuy Fawkesmembers billpublic displaysACCNZ FirstElection
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Ipsos New Zealand Running Major Social Research Surveys Across 2026-27
Ipsos New Zealand is conducting several major social research surveys, including an Auckland city centre residents study and ACC experience surveys, with fieldwork running through 2026 and 2027.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportationEducation Ipsos New ZealandAuckland CouncilCity Centre Residents studyACCNew Zealand Health SurveyNew Zealand Crime and Victims SurveyNew Zealand Household Travel Survey
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Labour Pledges Independent Review into Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Labour's internal affairs spokesperson Lemauga Lydia Sosene says a Labour Government would review FENZ funding and operations, extend cancer cover and back ACC cover for volunteer firefighters.
Politics and GovernmentLabour PartyNational PartyEmployment and LaborHealthElection Fire and Emergency New ZealandNew Zealand Labour PartyLemauga Lydia SoseneKieran McAnultyACCfirefightersoccupational cancer cover
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New Zealand Work-Related Injury Claims Fall to 201,000 in 2025
Stats NZ provisional data show 201,000 work-related injury claims accepted by ACC in 2025, down 11,500 from 2024, with males filing 68 percent of claims.
HealthBusinessEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government Stats NZwork-related injury claimsACCincidence ratefull-time equivalent employeesInjury statisticsStatistics New Zealand
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Labour Bills Target Energy Efficiency and Volunteer Firefighter Support
Two Labour Member’s Bills drawn from the ballot aim to boost energy efficiency in office buildings and extend ACC cover to volunteer firefighters. The proposals seek to cut emissions, reduce business power bills, and ensure essential emergency personnel receive deserved…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthLabour PartyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentEnergySocial Issues New Zealand Labour PartyRachel BrookingKieran McAnultyvolunteer firefightersACCenergy efficiencyoffice buildingsElection
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Media Monitor: ACC Faces $50M in Abuse Claims After Ruling
Radio New Zealand reports a court ruling has cost ACC $50M, a woman is on trial for her mother's murder, and the Israel-Iran conflict raises concerns for New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportMusicSocial IssuesMiddle EastEuropeEconomyLegal ACCCourt of AppealTN vs ACCHelen GregoryJulia DeLuneyIsrael-Iran conflictRNZ News
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NZ Police and Partners Urge Road Safety This Easter
NZ Police, Z Energy, NZTA, and ACC partner to promote road safety during the busy Easter period, urging drivers to prioritize safety and responsible behavior on the roads.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesState Governments New Zealand PoliceZ EnergyNZTAACCEasterRoad SafetyPeter McKennie