Tag: chatham_islands
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Shared Redress Bill Between Moriori and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Passes First Reading
Legislation implementing shared redress agreed between Moriori and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri has passed its first reading in Parliament, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics MorioriNgāti Mutunga o WharekauriPaul GoldsmithTreaty settlementsChatham IslandsTe Whanga LagoonNew Zealand ParliamentNew Zealand Government
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Karure Black Robin Wins Bird of the Year 2026 After Record 105,000 Votes
The karure black robin, once down to just five birds, has won Bird of the Year 2026 after a record 105,000 votes, with Tree Birds taking the Bird Parties title.
EnvironmentPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesElection Bird of the Year 2026karure black robinForest & BirdChatham IslandsconservationTree Birds
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MetService Severe Weather Outlook: Snow Possible on Higher Roads, Minimal Risk Later in Week
MetService forecasts a west to southwest flow over New Zealand from Tuesday, with snow possible on higher roads, before a high brings minimal severe weather risk later in the week.
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NZ Economic Pulse MIDDAY: 19 September 2026
Chatham Islands supply ship construction begins; 232 medicines approved for paramedic prescribers; NZX closed for weekend as RBNZ reference rates hold at 18 September fixings
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsTransportationEmployment and Labor NZ Economic PulseChatham Islandssupply shipSouthern TiareWilliam FraserJames MeagerSimeon Brownparamedic prescribers232 medicinesParamedic CouncilNZXRBNZreference exchange ratesNew Zealand dollarNewswire.nz Markets
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand, Warning of Strong Winds and Rain
MetService forecasts strong winds and rain across New Zealand from September 1-4, 2026. Regions like Fiordland, Westland, Grey, Buller, and Wairarapa face potential severe weather warnings, with moderate confidence for rain in some areas.
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MetService Forecasts Unsettled Weather and Severe Gales Across New Zealand
MetService predicts unsettled weather for New Zealand from Saturday through early September, with moderate confidence of severe gales in several regions and warning rain for parts of the North Island.
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MetService Forecasts Varied Weather for New Zealand, Minimal Severe Risk Expected
MetService forecasts a mixed weather pattern for New Zealand, with low-pressure systems initially affecting the North Island and Chatham Islands, followed by a high-pressure ridge bringing minimal severe weather risk to most areas, though western South Island will see heavy…
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for mainland New Zealand this week. Low confidence for warning-strength southwesterlies at Chatham Islands on Tuesday. A high-pressure system dominates, with some strong winds and rain possible in the south later in the week.
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MetService Forecasts Low Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand Next Week
MetService's latest outlook for June 8-11, 2026, predicts a low risk of severe weather across New Zealand. Coastal Southland and Clutha may see gales Monday, with minimal risks elsewhere as a high-pressure system dominates later in the week.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for Coming Days
MetService forecasts varied weather for New Zealand this week. Rain is expected in Fiordland, with low confidence of severe gales in Southland and Clutha on Monday. Minimal severe weather risk is anticipated by Wednesday.
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Stats NZ Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Areas
Statistics New Zealand has published its fourth set of SA2 and SA3 population projections, detailing future demographic changes for several districts and territories, including Tauranga and Chatham Islands, through 2053.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationSocial Issues Statistics New ZealandPopulation ProjectionsAotearoa Data ExplorerDemographicsTaurangaChatham Islands
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Red Warnings Lifted After Record Rainfall, Travel Advisories Issued
Record-breaking rain subsides, but travel disruptions and cooler temperatures are expected for the long weekend. Red Warnings have been lifted.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
Strong winds and heavy rain are expected to impact parts of New Zealand, particularly Wellington, Wairarapa, and Fiordland, with potential for weather warnings.
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for Parts of New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather watch for the South Island and Chatham Islands, warning of heavy snow and potential severe gales. Residents are advised to stay updated as conditions may worsen.
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Severe Weather Outlook: Cold Southerly Flow Expected to Hit New Zealand
A large, deep low-pressure system is expected to bring a strong, cold southerly flow to central New Zealand on Saturday, with snow anticipated in parts of the eastern South Island.
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Swells Forecast for New Zealand
MetService forecasts strong westerlies and large swells for New Zealand. Severe gale risk for Hawke's Bay, Tararua, Stewart Island, and Southland. Chatham Islands face moderate confidence of severe gales.
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