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ACT promises to axe millions in roadside art spending
Motorists could be spared millions in roadside sculptures and monuments, with funding redirected to road building under ACT's transport policy.
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Spatial planning could impose high costs on small North Canterbury councils
Ratepayers in Kaikōura and Hurunui may face increases to cover Canterbury's spatial plan, with costs running into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Tararua braces for an 'intense' El Niño season
Water restrictions are likely to come in earlier than usual as scientists warn the district faces one of the strongest El Niño events in recent history.
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Planes could spook horses if new racecourse built, aero club warns
Council plans for a $77.3 million racecourse in Flaxmere have drawn warnings that low-flying aircraft could spook horses and trigger noise disputes.
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Kiwi News
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New Zealand records third-warmest winter on record
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Queenstown cable car project wins USD $150 million backing
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Council boss apologises over Westport flood funding 'miscommunication'
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Wellington contractors honoured for airport & wharf work
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Aviation communications become vital to supply chains
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Kiwi Job Moves
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Watson named first head of New Zealand firearms regulator
Licenced firearms owners will deal with a regulator independent of police and ministers when the new agency opens in 2026.
Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project
The scheme could ease daily gridlock in Queenstown as the project enters detailed design and consenting ahead of a planned 2029/30 opening.
Mark Abbot appointed New Zealand architects Chief Executive
A permanent leader has been confirmed after 14 months in the interim role, bringing stability to the architects' institute and its members.
WorkSafe gets its third CEO in a year
The regulator’s leadership churn eases after Sharon Thompson, bringing FMA and Inland Revenue experience, is named Chief Executive.
Haszard appointed as new WorkSafe boss
Leadership certainty comes as WorkSafe prepares to cut costs and consult staff on a restructuring that could reduce up to 120 roles.