Tag: may_2026
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Petrol and Diesel Prices Fall in New Zealand, Airfares Also Down in May
New Zealand saw petrol prices drop 3.8% and diesel 11.4% in May 2026, following earlier rises. Airfares also decreased, with domestic down 11.4% and international 5.5%, aligning with historical trends, Stats NZ reported.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyTransportationEnergyFederal Government Petrol pricesDiesel pricesAirfaresStatistics New ZealandMay 2026Fuel prices
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New Zealand Retail Spending Rises in May 2026
New Zealand saw a 1.7% increase in retail spending and a 2.2% rise in core retail industries in May 2026, according to Statistics New Zealand's latest electronic card transaction data, indicating growth in consumer activity.
BusinessEconomy Statistics New ZealandElectronic card transactionsRetailConsumer spendingEconomic activityMay 2026
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New Zealand to Experience Minimal Severe Weather Risk Through Weekend
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather across New Zealand from Wednesday to Saturday, May 27-30, 2026. A high-pressure system will dominate, with only a strong southwest flow expected in southern regions on Wednesday.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere WeatherForecastHigh PressureMay 2026NZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather, Low Confidence for Fiordland Rain
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather for New Zealand from May 23-25, 2026. However, there is low confidence for warning-level rain in Fiordland on Tuesday, May 26, as a front moves across the South Island.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather OutlookFiordlandRainWeather ForecastMay 2026NZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for Long Weekend
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand from Friday, May 22, to Monday, May 25, 2026. Settled conditions are expected, with an update due Thursday afternoon.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceWeather ForecastSevere WeatherLong WeekendMay 2026Minimal RiskNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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Wellington City Council Publishes Latest Resource Consents
Wellington City Council has published resource consents issued and applied for between May 4 and May 17, 2026. The public can review these and past consents on the Council's official website.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsAustralasiaLegalReal Estate Wellington City CouncilResource ConsentsBuilding PermitsUrban PlanningMay 2026Government
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from May 17-20, 2026. A high-pressure ridge dominates, with varying flows across islands, and a front approaching the South Island by Wednesday.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather OutlookWeather ForecastHigh PressureFrontMay 2026NZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService's latest outlook for May 16-19, 2026, predicts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand. A high-pressure ridge over the South Island and a southeast flow over the North Island are expected to bring stable conditions.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServicesevere weatherforecasthigh pressureMay 2026NZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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NZ Comedy Fest 2026 Announces Full Lineup for May Event
The NZ International Comedy Festival returns from May 1-24, 2026, featuring a wide array of local and international comedians performing across three weeks in various venues.
EntertainmentWorld Comedy FestivalStand-up ComedySketch ComedyLive PerformanceMay 2026