Noel Leeming criminally charged over alleged breaches of Fair Trading Act
The Commerce Commission said it relates to its long-running price promise, which is their commitment to match any competitors’ price.
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What to know before throwing away old phones and computers
Our devices store so much personal information about us. So when it’s time to throw them away, how can we make sure they’re wiped clean?
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Working from home: Hospitality businesses still struggle for customers
People may be spending more time in the office, but many hospitality businesses say they are yet to see a significant lift to their revenue.
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IKEA cagey about opening date for first NZ store this year
The Swedish furniture giant has already employed 85 of the 500 staff it needs in Auckland.
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Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?
The government’s mulling over a quarterly assessment of eligibility to help avoid families getting into debt.
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What’s the cheapest way to heat your home?
The cost of heating your home makes up about a third of what you pay for power each month.
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Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā
Waitematā Local Board adopted its Emergency Readiness and Response Plan [6.6MB] in December 2024
Four new Community Emergency Hub locations and three additional Civil Defence Centres have been added since the original plan was released
The plan summar… Continue reading
Mayor celebrates tech institute in Auckland: “Another win” for city’s future economy
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is celebrating the latest government announcement affecting Auckland. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) will be based in Auckland, backed by an initial $2… Continue reading
Balancing flood resilience with community recreation
The following opinion piece was originally published in New Zealand Herald on 7 July 2025.
The severe weather events in early 2023 put flood risk at the forefront for many Aucklanders.
We saw widespread flooding across the region and a demand from th… Continue reading
Belle Verde Playground reopens
The refreshed Belle Verde Reserve playground in Sunnynook is now reopen for tamariki to enjoy.
The playground has new equipment which is more appealing to children of all ages, including a balance beam course, climbing module, new swings, a longer slid… Continue reading