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WorkSafe NZ: Conveyor Belt Death-Trap Was A Danger In Plain Sight

A WorkSafe investigation found the conveyor had exposed moving rollers and nip points which should have been guarded. The factory’s procedures allowed workers to routinely clean near the conveyor system while it was in motion.

Commerce Commission: 2degrees Fined $325,000 For Misleading Claims About ‘Free’ Aussie Business Roaming

Claims made by 2degrees in a widespread advertising campaign between 2020 to 2023 created an impression that customers on mobile business plans would have the ability to roam year-round in Australia at no extra cost when that was not the case.

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.”

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