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New Zealand Extends 550,000-Barrel Strategic Diesel Reserve to August 2027
New Zealand extends its Marsden Point strategic diesel reserve deal with Z Energy until August 2027, citing global uncertainty and fuel security, with storage funded by $21.6 million.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeMiddle East diesel reserveMarsden PointZ EnergyNicola WillisShane Jonesfuel securityNew Zealand Government
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Deep Creek Bridge on SH82 to Be Replaced with $7.5m Regional Infrastructure Fund Investment
South Canterbury's Deep Creek Bridge on State Highway 82 will be replaced for $7.5 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with construction expected to start in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyAgriculture Deep Creek BridgeState Highway 82Regional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopSouth CanterburyTransport InfrastructureNew Zealand Government
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Accuses Coalition of "Onslaught" on Ocean Protection Ahead of November 7 Election
The group cites the cameras on boats programme, MACA Act amendments, the delayed Fisheries Amendment Bill and the scrapping of the Resource Management Act, and calls for a bottom trawling ban on seamounts.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionClimate ChangeSocial IssuesLegal Greenpeace AotearoaOcean protectionBottom trawlingNew Zealand election 2026Customary Marine TitleResource Management ActMarine conservationGreenpeaceNew Zealand electionMarine and Coastal Area ActShane JonesWaitangi Tribunal
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NZ First Unveils 2026 Party List Led by Winston Peters
New Zealand First releases its 2026 General Election party list, with Rt Hon Winston Peters at number one and 50 candidates named across electorates nationwide.
Politics and GovernmentElectionOther PartiesGeneral Politics New Zealand FirstWinston Peters2026 General Electionparty listShane JonesCasey CostelloNew Zealand politicsNZ First
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One News NZ Leaders’ Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 5 of 7
Luxon and Hipkins clash over race, co-governance and racism in heated leaders' debate exchange
Politics and GovernmentHealthElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation Leaders DebateChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsJack Tame1Newsco-governanceMāori outcomesrace relationsThree WatersMāori Health Authoritymedical school placesWinston PetersShane Jonesracismnation building2026 election
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$5m Government Funding to Replace Century-Old Waikato Bridge
The Piraunui Stream Bridge on State Highway 26 will be replaced with $5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with design work due to start within six months.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyInfrastructure Piraunui Stream BridgeState Highway 26WaikatoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government
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Julian Wilcox Appointed Chair of Māori Language Commission
Julian Wilcox begins a three-year term as Chair of the Māori Language Commission, with Acting Māori Development Minister Shane Jones praising his expertise and thanking outgoing Chair Professor Rawinia Higgins.
Politics and GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesState Governments Māori Language CommissionJulian WilcoxShane JonesRawinia Higginste reo MāoriNew Zealand GovernmentMāori Development
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New Zealand Government Provides $5.7 Million in Working Capital Grants for Regional Airlines
Regional Infrastructure Fund allocates $5.7 million in working capital grants to help regional airlines facing rising fuel costs and operating pressures, with grants ranging from $300,000 to $1.2 million.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEconomyFederal Government Regional Infrastructure Fundregional airlinesShane JonesJames Meagerworking capital grantsregional air connectivityNew Zealand Government
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Enzed Energy Lodges Second Petroleum Permit Bid for Toutouwai Prospect
Enzed Energy has applied for a second petroleum exploration permit, targeting the Toutouwai prospect in the offshore Taranaki Basin, as New Zealand opens a three-month competitive process.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentEconomyFederal Government Enzed EnergyToutouwai prospectTaranaki BasinShane Jonespetroleum exploration permitNew Zealand Petroleum and Mineralsnatural gasNew Zealand Government
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Government Backs Bay of Plenty Regional Aviation with $2.08m Sunair Loan
The Coalition Government has loaned Bay of Plenty-based Sunair $2.08 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to help acquire aircraft, cover maintenance and refinance debt.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentFederal GovernmentEconomy SunairRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesJames MeagerBay of Plentyregional air connectivityNew Zealand aviationNew Zealand Government
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$2m Grant Secures Matakana Island Lifeline
Government invests $2.01m from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to upgrade Opureora Wharf, Matakana Island's only vehicle and freight gateway, in a $2.9m project.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessRegional DevelopmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEnvironmentEconomy Matakana IslandOpureora WharfRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesMark PattersonWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Releases Updated Petroleum Exploration Data Pack
Resources Minister Shane Jones welcomes the 2025 Petroleum Exploration Data Pack, the first comprehensive update since 2018, adding 74 wells and 31 new 3D seismic surveys.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnergyEnvironmentEconomy Petroleum Exploration Data PackShane JonesNew Zealand Petroleum & Mineralspetroleum explorationseismic dataResources MinisterNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Invests $36m in Gas Security Projects
New Zealand's Gas Security Fund backs a $14.5m Schlumberger seismic dataset and a $21.5m equity stake in EnZed Energy's Kaheru offshore gas exploration project in Taranaki.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyEnvironment Gas Security FundShane JonesChris BishopSchlumberger New ZealandEnZed EnergyKaheruTaranakiNew Zealand Government
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Government Funds $7.5m Culvert Fixes on Taranaki Highways
Two ageing Taranaki culverts on the Forgotten World and Surf highways will be replaced with $7.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentFederal Government TaranakiForgotten World HighwaySurf HighwayRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopCulvert ReplacementNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand to Regulate White and Orange Hydrogen Under Natural Environment Act
New Zealand's Coalition Government will regulate white and orange hydrogen through the Natural Environment Act, with exclusive authorisations and Crown Minerals Act changes planned for 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnergyEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy white hydrogenorange hydrogenShane JonesChris BishopNatural Environment ActCrown Minerals ActNew Zealand Government
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Consumer NZ Delivers Record 82,085-Strong Petition to Parliament Over Power Bills
Consumer NZ handed its biggest-ever petition to Parliament, with 82,085 people backing a four-point plan to cut power bills as prices rose about 20% in two years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyElectionSocial Issues Consumer NZJon Duffypower billselectricity marketShane Jonespetition
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New Zealand Cuts Tarakihi Catch Limits to Support Sustainability
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones cuts commercial tarakihi limits by up to 55 percent and sets a nationwide recreational daily limit of 10 per person.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureEconomy TarakihiShane JonesNew Zealand fisheriesCatch limitsFishery sustainabilityOceans and FisheriesRecreational fishingNew Zealand Government
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$3.5m to Replace 140-Year-Old Albert Burn Bridge on SH6
Regional Infrastructure Fund provides $3.5 million to replace Otago's 140-year-old Albert Burn Bridge on State Highway 6, with design work due within six months and construction expected in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentInfrastructureFederal Government Albert Burn BridgeState Highway 6OtagoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government
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NZ Government Invests $50 Million in West Coast Critical Minerals Processing
New Zealand's government is investing up to $50 million in West Coast critical minerals processing projects, Tāiko Critical Minerals and Westland Mineral Sands. This funding aims to create jobs, boost exports, and establish domestic processing capabilities for essential minerals.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergyMedical Science New Zealand GovernmentCritical MineralsWest CoastRegional DevelopmentMining & MineralsEconomic DevelopmentShane Jones
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NZ First Demands Pause on Waikato Plan Change 1 to Protect Farmers
New Zealand First calls for an immediate halt to Waikato Regional Council's Plan Change 1, arguing it's an outdated "bureaucratic death sentence" for over 4500 farmers, threatening food production and increasing costs amidst a cost-of-living crisis.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyAgricultureSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand FirstWaikato Regional CouncilPlan Change 1FarmersResource Management ActShane JonesNZ FirstElection
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Southland Space Headquarters Construction Begins, Boosting Regional Economy
Construction has started on a new $4.55 million headquarters at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Bluff. This project, supported by government funding, will create highly skilled jobs, boost Southland's economy, and enhance New Zealand's role in the global space…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborAstronomy and Space SouthlandAwarua Satellite Ground StationSpace Operations New ZealandShane JonesMark PattersonRegional DevelopmentSpace IndustryNew Zealand Government
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Greenpeace Demands Full Repeal of 'Rotten' Conservation Bill Despite Ministerial Concessions
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced changes to the Conservation Amendment Bill, removing land sale sections. However, Greenpeace Aotearoa insists the 'rotten' bill must be scrapped entirely, citing continued threats to wild places and public outcry.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace AotearoaConservation Amendment BillTama PotakaShane JonesEnvironmental PolicyPublic LandGreenpeace
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Ministers Back Waikato Farmers Against Plan Change 1 Concerns
Federated Farmers welcomes support from Shane Jones and Todd McClay, who voiced deep concerns over Waikato Region Plan Change 1's impact on farmers at the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit, promising action to align rules with new RMA reforms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureLegal Federated FarmersShane JonesTodd McClayWaikato Region Plan Change 1Primary Industries New Zealand SummitResource Management Actfarmingelection
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Green Party Demands Full Withdrawal of Fisheries Amendment Bill
The Green Party welcomes the delay of the Fisheries Amendment Bill but demands its complete withdrawal, not just postponement. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick criticizes Minister Shane Jones, stating the bill threatens fish stocks and privatizes oceans for commercial gain.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentSocial IssuesLegalElection Green PartyFisheries Amendment BillChlöe SwarbrickShane JonesOcean ConservationFishing Industry
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Fisheries Amendment Bill Delayed After Public Outcry, Hailed as Win for Ocean Protection
New Zealand's Fisheries Amendment Bill is delayed until after the election, a win for environmental groups and public outcry against destructive bottom trawling. Advocates demand ocean protection and a ban on bottom trawling on seamounts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentElectionLegalSocial Issues Fisheries Amendment BillBottom trawlingOcean protectionEnvironmental advocacyShane JonesSeamountsGreenpeace
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New Zealand's First Diesel Reserve Shipment En Route
New Zealand's first diesel reserve shipment is heading to Marsden Point, enhancing national fuel security. The 93-million-liter reserve, managed by Z Energy and government-controlled, aims to provide nine days of supply, bolstering resilience for critical sectors.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyGeneral PoliticsTransportationAgriculture diesel reservefuel securityMarsden PointNicola WillisShane JonesZ EnergyNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand's Bottom Trawl Footprint Remains Minimal, Minister Says
New data shows New Zealand's bottom trawl footprint covers just 1.7% of its waters, largely in previously fished areas. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones highlights the industry's economic importance and ongoing innovation to reduce environmental impacts.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentEconomyState GovernmentsAustralasiaAgriculture Bottom TrawlingFisheriesShane JonesMinistry for Primary IndustriesFishing IndustryExportsNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Launches $1.2 Billion Gas Transition Loan Scheme
The New Zealand Government introduces a $1.2 billion loan guarantee scheme to help businesses transition from gas, aiming to protect jobs and secure dwindling supplies. It also includes new gas market transparency legislation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyEnvironment Gas Transition Loan Guarantee SchemeNicola WillisSimeon BrownShane JonesFinanceGas Market TransparencyNew Zealand Government
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Kaimai Hydro-Electric Scheme Gains Fast-Track Approval for Continued Renewable Energy Production
The Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in Bay of Plenty secured Fast-track approval for its continued operation, boosting New Zealand's renewable energy infrastructure. The scheme powers 24,600 homes and avoids significant CO2 emissions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentLegalEconomy Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power SchemeFast-track approvalRenewable energyBay of PlentyChris BishopShane JonesNew Zealand Government
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Fourth Petroleum Exploration Permit Application Opens in Waikato
New Zealand's fourth petroleum exploration permit application has entered a competitive process for an onshore and offshore area in Waikato, signaling renewed sector confidence following the recent ban removal, as Resources Minister Shane Jones emphasizes gas's ongoing energy role.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyLegal Petroleum ExplorationWaikatoShane JonesEnergy PolicyGas ProductionCompetitive ProcessNew Zealand Government