Union warns against meat self-inspection plans
A union says potential plans to privatise New Zealand’s meat inspection service could put food quality and safety at risk.
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Concerns about energy security prompt hunt for more power
Genesis Energy says it is “actively exploring” new generation for the Huntly Power Station amid concerns about the country’s energy security.
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Warm weather cools Warehouse Group’s profits
The retailer was forced into heavy discounting after a delayed start to winter ruined sales.
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Revealed: How much supermarket prices have gone up since 2022
Over the last three years, Checkpoint has been tracking a weekly shop from the same suburb at a Woolworths and PAK’nSAVE supermarket.
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Financial hardship cases rise
Hardship cases rose more than 14 percent to 15,000 – with just under half related to mortgages – but households are generally staying on top of debt.
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From silt to solution: Alnwick Pond project cuts carbon and restores habitat
A once-struggling stormwater pond in the heart of Warkworth has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming not just a better water manager, but a small powerhouse for environmental restoration and carbon reduction.
The Alnwick Stormwater Pond, bui… Continue reading
A fortnight of show-stoppers brings Matariki Festival to a close
It’s all on in the city centre for Matariki Festival’s final two weeks including a free closing concert – Te Korakora ki Takutai – on 10 July.
Watch the city centre’s streets and squares become a canvas for extraordinary Māori artistry, see children… Continue reading
Employer sentenced over false visa claims, exploiting Thai worker
Immigration NZ says Ava Young falsely supported the woman’s visitor visa, then charged her about $7500, and forced her to work in the sex industry to pay it off.
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Puketāpapa Local Board makes largest-ever environment investment for 2025/2026
Local board makes biggest-ever investment into the environment.
The wider investment includes investment in events, Te Auaunga / Oakley Creek and more.
Wairaki Stream to receive significant funding to improve water quality.
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Funding for the future: Albert-Eden’s environmental investment
Just under half a million dollars of environment funding from the Albert-Eden Local Board.
New Waste Festival to be delivered as part of the 2026/2026 funding
Increased awareness and activations for the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre
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