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Worldline: Slow Consumer Spending Despite Declining Interest Rates

EMA: Work Still Required To Reduce Workplace Harm

Watercare: Driest March In 15 Years For Auckland's Dam Catchments

Privileges Committee: Final alternative date for the hearings of evidence

Rainbow Wellington: Strongly Condemns Threats Against Rainbow MP

Government: Unacceptable Payment By KiwiRail

The Public Service: Ms Audrey Sonerson is Director-General Of Health

ASB Polyfest: 50th Anniversary Of The ASB Polyfest Starts Today

Gordon Campbell: On The Clash Between Auckland Airport And Air New Zealand

Plainly, the claims being tossed around in the media last year that the new terminal envisaged by Auckland International Airport was a gold-plated “Taj Mahal” extravagance were false. With one notable exception, the Commerce Commission’s comprehensive investigation has ended up endorsing every other aspect of the airport’s building programme (and its pricing/charging decisions) as “reasonable” and /or “acceptable” within the terms of the Commerce Act. The new terminal will integrate the airport’s domestic and international functions, and is set to become operational in 2029 at the latest.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

NZ Government: Reducing Ambiguity About What Is Reasonably Practicable For Health And Safety Compliance

“As part of my health and safety reform, I am making a change to the ACOP model to reassure people that if they comply with an ACOP, they have done enough to meet their health and safety duties. As the Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety I will approve each new ACOP against a set of standards to ensure they are high quality,” Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says.

Office of the Speaker: New Zealand Parliamentarians Attend 150th IPU Assembly

Stuart Smith MP, Tangi Utikere MP, Kahurangi Carter MP, and Dana Kirkpatrick MP will take part in discussions covering topics including eradicating poverty, fostering social inclusion, and increasing the participation of marginalised groups in decision making.

RNZRSA: RNZRSA Supports Willie Apiata VC's Stand To Drive Change To Veterans’ Support Act

The RSA has long advocated for changes to the Veteran Support Act. In its current form the Act is discriminatory and leaves many of our service personnel who have been affected by their service unable to access the support they need.

Diane McCarthy - LDR: War Hero Willie Apiata Entrusts MP With Victoria Cross Medal

Apiata received the medal for carrying a wounded fellow soldier to safety under heavy fire in Afghanistan in 2004. He has campaigned for more than five years for changes to the Veterans Support Act 2014.

PSA: Disappointing Govt Attack On Diversity, Inclusion In Public Service

The proposed overhaul of public service legislation threatens the progress made in building a quality public service that properly represents New Zealand. Successive governments have sought to build a workforce that reflects the New Zealand population that it serves so it is better able to deliver effective policies and services.

NZ Labour Party: Govt Health And Safety Changes Put Workers At Risk

“New Zealand already has one of the highest rates of workplace deaths in the developed world. Despite this appalling record, the Government is choosing to weaken our health and safety laws,” Labour workplace relations spokesperson Jan Tinetti said.

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Work On McKenna Stopbank Wraps Up 2:01 PM | Resilient Westport
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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Natural Hazards Commission: Hub Launched To Empower Architects And Engineers To Build Above Code

“Many people don’t know they can ask for more from their buildings. The point of Design.Resilience.NZ is to become is a one-stop-shop for anyone who is interested in building, buying or upgrading a home to above code minimum,” NNHC’s Principal Advisor for Resilient Buildings, Caleb Dunne says.

Harmony Energy: Ceremony Heralds Start Of Construction On New Zealand’s Largest Solar Farm Project

The solar farm, which is expected to be commissioned by late 2026, will cover 182 hectares and generate 280 gigawatt hours of electricity per year, enough renewable electricity to supply the equivalent of approximately 35,000 New Zealand homes and businesses.

Stats NZ: Annual Number Of Home Consents Down 7.4 Percent

In the year ended February 2025, there were 17,743 multi-unit homes consented, down 15 percent compared with the year ended February 2024. There were 15,852 stand-alone houses consented, up 2.3 percent over the same period.

Plains Media: Plains FM Announces Name Change After 37 Years

“We’ve outgrown our name as we’re so much more than just an FM station,” says Station Manager, Nicki Reece. “Our new name, Plains Media, captures the full scope of what we do on-air, online and through our broad community engagement, and we’re thrilled to share it with everyone.”

NIWA: Flooding From Underneath - New Tool Reveals Shallow Groundwater Elevations

The Shallow Groundwater Screening Tool, which identifies areas at threat from water table rises, will help hazard and land-use decision-makers understand the scale of the problem and which areas are likely to be the most vulnerable, says lead for the Future Coasts Aotearoa programme, NIWA Chief Scientist Coasts and Estuaries Dr Scott Stephens.

Commerce Commission: Commission Concludes Auckland Airport Over-charging By $190 Million

The Commerce Commission concludes in its final report on Auckland Airport’s 2022 – 2027 price setting event that the Airport’s forecast revenue is excessive and its targeted returns are unreasonably high, but its forecast investment falls within a reasonable range.

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COMMENT

Gordon Campbell: On The Government’s Latest Ferries Scam

Has Winston Peters got a ferries deal for you! South Korea’s vast HMD has a unique ability to dictate the terms of the ferries contract.

Peter Dunne: Dunne's Weekly - While We're Breaking Up Monoliths, What About MBIE?

To ensure New Zealand does not become a backwater for international sporting and related events, the government ought to establish a stand-alone independent specialist agency to work on both securing such events for New Zealand and the public and private funding required for them to proceed.

Adrian Maidment: Supermarket Signs

New cartoon | "Yes, it's confusing, son. But here - Savings, Low Prices, and Unbeatable Value DON'T actually mean Savings, Low Prices, or Unbeatable Value!"

Ian Powell: Revisiting Universalism

Ian Powell discusses the role of universalism in the provision of public services and benefits in New Zealand in the context of a challenging published critique.

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: In A Global Society, There Is No Such Thing As “National Security”

Global citizens are facing the imminent complete collapse of the international order. But people can be psychologically and philosophically prepared to change course and create a true global order during the short window of opportunity after the bombs stop falling.

Binoy Kampmark: Secrecy And Virtue Signalling - Another View Of Signalgate

Signalgate jolted the national security state. Rather than being treated as a valuable revelation about the latest US bombing strategy in Yemen, the obsession has been on keeping a lid on such matters. For the sake of accountability and the public interest, let us hope that the lid on this administration’s activities remains insecure.

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WORLD

ICHRP: ICHRP Condemns Harassment And Threats Against Victims Of Duterte’s War On The Poor

Among the false narratives promoted were claims of unfair treatment of Duterte during his arrest and targeted online attacks on victims' families, their legal counsels, and those supportive of the movement for justice.

World Vision: 3.5 Million Displaced Following Myanmar Earthquake And Ongoing Internal Conflict

In the hardest-hit areas of Mandalay, Sagaing, Nay Pyi Taw, and parts of southern Shan State, many people are sleeping outdoors and fearing aftershocks and further building collapses. Thousands have been left homeless, while also struggling to access clean water, sanitation, and essential services.

World Butchers Challenge: World’s Top Butchers From 14 Nations Go Knife-to-Knife In Paris

In front of a crowd of 3500 fans, including supporters who travelled from as far as New Zealand, the teams competed in a gruelling three-hour showdown—demonstrating speed, technique, and creativity under pressure.

Save The Children: ‘It Was Terrifying’ - Children Prepare To Spend Myanmar New Year Festival In Shelters Following Earthquake

The earthquake on 28 March - the most powerful one in a century to hit Myanmar - caused extensive damage to infrastructure, as well as disrupting electricity and telecommunications services across the country.

Global Forest Coalition: Global NGOs Call On International Maritime Org To Reject Biofuels And Commit To Truly Clean Energy

“Biofuels have no place in any policy designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in shipping or in other forms of transport,” said Almuth Ernsting of the NGO Biofuelwatch.

Australian Catholic University: Principals Navigate Growing Challenges As Anxiety, Depression Increase And Violence, Workloads Intensify

Heavy workloads and a lack of time to focus on teaching and learning remained the top two sources of stress for principals surveyed in 2024. Student related issues, followed by mental health of staff and mental health of students round out the top five sources of stress.

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LIFESTYLE

GPNZ: Extended Skill Mix In Primary Care Teams Improves Patient Access And Outcomes

“Signs seem positive, but we will continue to push hard for the sustained investment and workforce development needed to make this the new normal,” concludes Andrew Swanson-Dobbs, CEO at WellSouth Primary Health Network and member of the GPNZ Executive Committee.

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Music Legend To Conduct Bach, Beethoven And Mozart With NZSO

Renowned for his profound interpretations of Baroque music, Maestro Suzuki will lead a New Zealand orchestra for the first time in an extraordinary programme of masterpieces by three other legends: JS Bach, WA Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven.

Ministry of Health: Ministry Of Health To Look Further At Waikato Hospital Event

Under the Mental Health Act, the Director of Mental Health has statutory powers to examine the events that took place at Waikato Hospital, including whether an inquiry under Section 95 is required. The Director of Mental Health expects to finish his initial review next week and will formally notify Ministers on the next steps after that.

Emirates Team NZ: Statement From Emirates Team NZ On Auckland Hosting Of 38th America’s Cup

While the significant economic benefits of hosting the America’s Cup and other major events are well proven, such as €1.034b ($1.9b NZD) of economic benefits in Barcelona in 2024, we understand there are other priorities for the New Zealand Government right now.

PPTA Te Wehengarua: Draft English Curriculum Lacks Connection With Reality

Moving away from a curriculum that is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a seriously backward move, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.

Oratia Books: Revised Edition Of Much-praised History Examines The Great War Experience Of New Zealand, Australia And Canada

It tells the story of citizen soldiers becoming professional as they learned the lessons of Gallipoli and applied these to the Western Front — earning them the status of the fighting elite in the British armies in France.

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