Category: environment
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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Sweep Across the Country
A frontal band of rain and strong winds is currently sweeping northwards across the South Island and is expected to cross the North Island on Tuesday, bringing with it a strong showery west to southwest wind. Heavy swells, with waves…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Funding Boost, Port Expansion, Sports, and More
RNZ is reporting that the government has announced a $42.8 million funding boost for the 'Biodiscovery Platform'. It also said that Northport has been granted consent for a major expansion by the Environment Court after committing to new conditions. In…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldWeatherSamoaAsiaTradeMedical ScienceEnvironmentTransportationDairyGeneral Weather RNZNorthportAll BlacksLiam LawsonSingapore Grand PrixRNZ News
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ACT Addresses Earthquake Regulations, Co-Governance, and University Courses
ACT is addressing several key issues, including earthquake regulations, co-governance, and university courses. The party is focused on providing practical solutions and fiscal responsibility. ACT opposed the National's earthquake-prone building law in 2016, with David Seymour being the sole dissenting…
Politics and GovernmentEconomyEducationEnvironmentState GovernmentsLocal ACTEarthquake RegulationsCo-GovernanceFar North District CouncilAuckland UniversityZombie LawsDavid SeymourACT Party NZ
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No Radical Intervention in Broken New Zealand Energy Market
The New Zealand government released a major package aimed at *securing the nation’s energy future*. Finance Minister *Nicola Willis* and Energy Minister *Simon Watts* delivered the package at 8 a.m., promising targeted measures to ensure reliability, affordability and investment in…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentEnergyAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeClimate Change electricity marketrenewable energyLNG importgovernment policyenergy security
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New Zealand Government Invests in Energy Security
The New Zealand government has assured power companies that capital is available to support investment in critical electricity infrastructure. Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated, "Reliable and affordable energy is key to New Zealand’s prosperity," emphasizing its importance for households, industries,…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyFederal GovernmentTradeEnvironment energy securityNicola WillisSimon WattsFrontier EconomicsLNG import facilityrenewable energy
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Wellington City Council Supports Kiwi Pukupuku for Bird of the Year
Wellington City Council is supporting the kiwi pukupuku, also known as the little spotted kiwi, in this year's Bird of the Year competition. The council is also backing the kororā, or little penguin. Though small in size, the kiwi pukupuku…
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Toyota Refreshes Corolla Cross for 2025 with New Features and GR Sport Model
Toyota New Zealand has announced the refreshed 2025 Corolla Cross, building on the legacy of the Corolla with added features and a new GR Sport model. The updated Corolla Cross aims to blend practicality, durability, and spaciousness in a compact…
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Tyrewise Paves the Way with Recycled Tyres in Hamilton
Tyrewise marked a milestone last week in Hamilton with the installation of Porous Lane paving made from the equivalent of over 500 passenger tyres, a first for Aotearoa New Zealand. The 207m2 installation took place at Jack’s Landing. Tyrewise partnered…
BusinessEnvironmentWorldAustralasiaTradeClimate ChangeSocial Issues
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Parts of New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of New Zealand, effective Tuesday, September 23, 2025. A slow-moving front over central New Zealand is expected to move eastwards, with another front approaching the lower South Island on Wednesday night. Orange-level…
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Oriental Bay Sand Replenishment Project Set to Begin
Wellington’s Oriental Bay is set to undergo a sand replenishment project starting Monday, September 29, to restore its popular beaches. This initiative comes 22 years after the initial development of the beaches. The project, estimated to take three weeks, involves…
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FMA Considers Climate Reporting Exemption for Foreign Entities
The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) is considering a class exemption for some climate reporting entities incorporated in foreign jurisdictions from the climate reporting duties in Part 7A of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentAustralasiaFinancial MarketsTradeClimate ChangeLegal
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Federated Farmers Warns of Carbon Forestry Impact on Central North Island
Federated Farmers Whanganui is calling on the Government to urgently strengthen rules to prevent whole-farm carbon forestry conversions on productive land. Provincial president Ben Fraser says the increasing displacement of sheep farms by permanent pine trees is a major concern…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeAgriculture Federated Farmerscarbon forestryCentral North IslandBen FraserEmissions Trading SchemeWhanganuiLand Use
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Vote Manu in Bird of the Year Competition
The annual Bird of the Year competition is set to launch, inviting New Zealanders to cast their votes for their favourite avian candidates. This nationwide event encourages participation and celebrates the country's diverse birdlife. Residents are being asked to make…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentAustralasiaGeneral Politics
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A series of fronts within a strong, moist northwest flow are expected to impact New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. A cooler southwest change will also spread onto southern New Zealand. MetService has issued severe weather watches, with…
WeatherDisastersEnvironment MetServiceSevere WeatherRainfallGalesSouth IslandMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Nurses' Pay Dispute, Loafers Lodge Trial
RNZ is reporting that Health New Zealand's clinical boss said he was unaware nurses were demanding a 3% pay increase as part of strike action this week. It said he was unsure if the demands related to staffing or pay.…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomyEnvironment Health New ZealandNursesLoafers LodgeOranga TamarikiSimeon BrownCJ WhiteInfrastructureRNZ News
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AWS Launches Asia Pacific Region in New Zealand, Plans $7.5B Investment
Amazon has announced the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, providing enhanced cloud services to developers, startups, enterprises, and various organizations within New Zealand. Amazon plans to invest more than NZ$7.5 billion in the country to support…
BusinessScience & TechnologyWorldEconomyComputers and InternetEnvironmentEnergyAustralasia AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) RegionAmazon Web ServicesCloud ComputingDigital InfrastructureEconomic DevelopmentAsia PacificAmazon
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand's MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 9:40 am on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, for southern and central regions. A subtropical low is expected to move southeast along the northern and eastern North Island, bringing heavy rain…
WeatherDisastersEnvironment MetServiceWeather WarningHeavy RainGalesCanterburyOtagoNZ MetService
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Strong Winds and Heavy Rain
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:51am on Sunday, August 24, 2025, indicates potential for strong winds and heavy rain across various parts of New Zealand over the coming days. On Tuesday, August 26, high pressure will cover…
WeatherDisastersEnvironment MetServiceNorthlandGisborneFiordlandSouthlandMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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Media Monitor: Whale Gathering Point Found, Parliamentary Debate, and More
Radio New Zealand is reporting that researchers have located a secret gathering point for southern right whales in the Southern Ocean. Separately, RNZ reports that mendacity is becoming more common in parliamentary debate. In other news, RNZ reports on Northland…
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessSportWeatherArgentinaEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsParliamentEconomyFinancial Markets Southern OceanWhalesDebateCliff BarnesNRLWarriorsRNZ News
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Hawke’s Bay Farmer Slams Carbon Forestry Rules
A Hawke’s Bay farmer has criticised the government's carbon forestry rules, claiming they fail to adequately protect productive farmland from being converted into carbon forests. Anthea Yule, Federated Farmers Hawke’s Bay meat & wool chair, expressed disappointment with the recommendations…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgriculture Hawke’s Baycarbon forestryFederated FarmersAnthea YuleEnvironment Select CommitteeEmissions Trading SchemeLand Use
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New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall in Most Regions
Stats NZ reported that greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 13 out of 16 regions in New Zealand in the year ending December 2024. Taranaki experienced the most significant decrease, down 678 kilotonnes (12 percent), followed by Canterbury, down 166 kilotonnes…
EnvironmentScience & TechnologyClimate Change Greenhouse Gas EmissionsTaranakiCanterburySouthlandStats NZStatistics NZ
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Media Monitor: The Guardian Reports on Immigration Turmoil, Ukraine, Vaping, and New Zealand Education
The Guardian is reporting that immigration labor plans are in turmoil after an Epping hotel was blocked from housing asylum seekers. It said other local leaders are expected to mount challenges after a council in Essex won an injunction following…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSportEuropeAsiaUSGeneral PoliticsImmigrationClimate ChangeTradeSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingEconomyLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceComputers and Internet UkraineVapingDonald TrumpEppingMāoriThe Guardian
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Federated Farmers Accuses Greenpeace of Misleading Public on Glyphosate
Federated Farmers has accused Greenpeace of spreading misinformation and fear regarding glyphosate levels in New Zealand's food system. According to Federated Farmers, Greenpeace is misleading the public with alarmist headlines that lack scientific basis. David Birkett, Federated Farmers arable chair,…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyAgricultureEnvironmentSocial Issues Federated FarmersGreenpeaceglyphosateDavid Birkettfood safetyMinistry for Primary Industries
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Investigation Launched into Cruel Shooting of Endangered Sea Lions
Ōamaru Police and the Department of Conservation (DOC) are jointly investigating the shooting of three endangered sea lions at Waitaki River on Saturday, August 9th. Two of the sea lions died, and a third wounded sea lion was euthanised. Local…
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Carbon Forestry Rules Still Too Lax, Says Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has expressed disappointment with a report to Parliament regarding the regulation of carbon forestry, stating that it does not sufficiently prevent the expansion of pine forests on productive farmland in New Zealand. Forestry spokesperson Richard Dawkins said farmers…
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessAgriculture Federated Farmerscarbon forestryRichard DawkinsEnvironment Select CommitteeEmissions Trading SchemeLand Use Capability
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Media Monitor: ABC News on Israeli Hostage, Gaza Crisis, and Apollo 13 Commander
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is reporting that the father of an Israeli hostage is calling for Palestinian recognition, fearing his son will become collateral damage if the war in Gaza continues. The ABC also said that defense and trade…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyAustraliaMedical ScienceEnergyFederal GovernmentTradeMiddle EastAsiaEnvironmentAstronomy and Space Israeli HostageGazaApollo 13Jim LovellBenjamin NetanyahuABC News Australia
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Media Monitor: Road closures, pet support, and regenerative farming
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories this morning. The Desert Road, also known as State Highway 1 in the North Island, is closed due to snow. Warnings have also been issued for the South Island. Separately, The Big…
Politics and GovernmentWeatherBusinessEntertainmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentMusicTransportationGeneral Weather Desert RoadState Highway 1Big Hearts ProjectPetstock FoundationNZ Food NetworkGreen Partyregenerative farmingRNZ News
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FMA Offers Insights to Improve Climate-Related Disclosures
The FMA has released a report offering feedback to climate reporting entities (CREs) to help them improve disclosures in their climate statements. The report is based on the FMA's reviews to assess compliance with the climate-related disclosures (CRD) regime. The…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsClimate ChangeEconomy
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Tsunami Threat Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake off Kamchatka
A tsunami threat message was issued by the NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu, HI, following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The earthquake occurred at 2325 UTC on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at…
WeatherWorldDisastersRussiaEcuadorChileAustraliaJapanMedical ScienceEnvironment TsunamiEarthquakeKamchatkaHawaiiCoastal RegionsUNESCO Tsunami Information
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A significant rain event is expected to impact western and northern New Zealand on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, according to MetService. A front, preceded by a strong moist northeast flow, will move east over the country. Severe weather watches and…
WeatherDisastersEnvironment MetServiceWeather WarningNorth IslandSouth IslandGisborneBay of PlentyMetService - Severe Weather Outlook