Category: government
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Wellington City Council Announces New Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has announced a series of new alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover various establishments across the city, including OGBNZ, Yor Yak Thai Eatery, The Villa Cafe, Tipple in the Nook,…
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State Highway 2 Maintenance Scheduled in Auckland
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 2 (SH2) in Auckland. The work will take place between Monument Road and Heaven Road, commencing on Wednesday, April 8th, and running nightly from 9pm…
TransportationGovernment State Highway 2AucklandMaintenanceNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTraffic ManagementRoad WorkInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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State Highway 1 Southbound Closure for Maintenance Near Auckland
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland. The southbound lanes between the Greenlane interchange and Mt Wellington Highway will be fully closed on Wednesday, April 8, from 10pm to 5am.…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objection
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover a range of establishments across the city, including bars, taverns, and retail liquor stores. Graze Wine Bar, located at…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Lane Restrictions and Ramp Closures
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance on Auckland's state highway network, with significant work scheduled for the Auckland Harbour Bridge and State Highway 1 (SH1) between March 22 and March 26. The maintenance activities are weather dependent…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Several new alcohol licence applications have been submitted across Wellington, with the public invited to raise objections. The applications are open for a limited time, with deadlines varying by location. Creswick Foodmarket at 59 Northland Road, Northland, and Baobab Cafe…
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Auckland Motorways Face Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is implementing overnight closures across several Auckland motorways from March 15 to March 20, 2026, to facilitate essential improvements and maintenance. These closures will primarily occur between 9pm and 5am, with some exceptions noted…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Maintenance to Cause Lane Restrictions
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1, specifically the Auckland Harbour Bridge, from Sunday, March 15 to Thursday, March 19. The work is scheduled to occur nightly between 9pm and 5am…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover a range of hospitality venues across the city. Madam Saigon, located at 209 Main Road, Tawa, has an application…
BusinessGovernment Alcohol LicenceWellingtonPublic NoticeObjectionsHospitalityMadam SaigonSprig and FernWellington City Council
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objection
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover various establishments across the city, with objection periods closing between March 31 and April 7, 2026. Among the venues…
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Auckland State Highway 1 Maintenance Scheduled for March 5
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking planned maintenance on Auckland's state highway network. The work will occur on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Symonds Street and Gillies Avenue on Thursday, March 5, from 9 PM to 5 AM. This…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objection
Wellington City Council has announced new alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications include those for Club Garibaldi, located on the Second Floor, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington, with objections accepted until 11:59 PM…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover a range of establishments across the city. Among the listed applications is One Red Dog, located at 57 Customhouse…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objection
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover a range of establishments across the city, including restaurants, wine stores, and food markets. Notable applications include Mariluca Ristoro…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objection
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The notices cover a range of establishments across the city, including cafes, restaurants, hotels, and liquor stores. Several applications have closing dates…
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Wellington City Council Announces New Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has announced a series of new alcohol licence applications for establishments across the city. The applications, which are now open for public objection, cover a range of venues including bars, restaurants, and a cricket club. Notable applications…
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Auckland Motorways to Undergo Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Auckland motorists of a series of overnight motorway closures scheduled from January 16 to January 23, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential improvements and maintenance work across various Auckland motorways. Work…
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State Highway 20 Southbound Lane Expansion Project Begins Mid-January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to begin a significant safety improvement project on State Highway 20 (SH20) starting mid-January and concluding in late March 2026. The project aims to increase the capacity of the southbound lanes just…
TransportationGovernment State Highway 20Waka KotahiRoadworksAucklandSouthbound LanesTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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Wellington's Te Awe Library to Close Ahead of Move to New Central Library
Te Awe Library, located on Brandon Street, will cease operations permanently at 5pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This closure is in preparation for its move to the new Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington's central library. The new…
GovernmentLocal Government Te Awe LibraryWellingtonTe Matapihi ki te Ao NuiLibrary ClosureRelocationWellington City ArchivesPublic ServicesWellington City Council
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New Zealand's Annual Net Migration Drops Sharply in October 2025
Provisional estimates for the year ending October 2025 indicate a notable shift in New Zealand's migration patterns. Migrant arrivals totaled 136,100, a 10 percent decrease compared to the previous year. Departures rose to 124,100, marking a 7 percent increase. As…
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New Zealand Government Net Operating Deficit Reaches $5.3 Billion
New Zealand's general government experienced a net operating deficit of $5.3 billion in the year ended June 2025, according to government finance statistics. This follows a $2.0 billion deficit in the previous year. Total operating income saw a 1.5 percent…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAustralasiaEconomyFinancial MarketsTradeGovernment
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New Zealand Stats Seeks Public Input on Next Census Design
Stats NZ has opened a public consultation on the design of the next census, scheduled for 3 November 2025. The consultation seeks feedback on proposed data collection methods and content. New Zealand is shifting to a census model that emphasizes…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySocial IssuesAustralasiaGovernmentFederal GovernmentEducation
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Finnish Defence Industry Trade Mission to Visit Australia and New Zealand
Esa Pulkkinen, Permanent Secretary of Finland's Ministry of Defence, will lead a trade mission to Australia and New Zealand between October 30 and November 7, 2025. The mission aims to connect Finnish companies specializing in defence and dual-use technology with…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldMilitaryTradeAustralasiaGovernment Esa PulkkinenFinlandAustraliaDefence IndustryTrade MissionIndo Pacific 2025Finland Government
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New Zealand Foreign Minister to Visit Finland
Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen is set to meet with New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters in Helsinki on October 30. The meeting will focus on bilateral relations between Finland and New Zealand, the current security…
Politics and GovernmentWorldGovernmentEuropeAsiaMiddle East FinlandElina ValtonenWinston PetersHelsinkiUkraineInternational RelationsFinland Government
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Rise in September 2025
Figures from Stats NZ indicate a rise in seasonally adjusted filled jobs across all industries in September 2025, increasing by 0.3 percent (6,779 jobs) to reach 2.35 million. The service industries experienced a 0.4 percent increase (6,737 jobs). Goods-producing industries…
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Stats NZ Updates Household Living-Costs Price Indexes
Stats NZ has announced changes to the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs) following a review. The changes will be implemented in the Household living-costs price indexes: September 2025 quarter, scheduled for release on 28 October 2025. Stats NZ paused the…
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Māori Business Statistics Show Slight Sales Increase in June 2025 Quarter
Statistics New Zealand reported that in the June 2025 quarter, Māori authorities and related businesses saw a slight increase in sales. The total value of sales reached $1,069 million, up $8.2 million (0.8 percent) compared to the June 2024 quarter.…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEconomyEmployment and LaborTradeGovernment
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Stats NZ Releases Household Labour Force Survey Data for September 2025 Quarter
Stats NZ released the household labour force survey estimated working-age population table for the September 2025 quarter. This table provides the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release. The Government…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyTradeGovernment Stats NZHousehold Labour Force SurveyWorking-Age PopulationSeptember 2025 QuarterLabour Market StatisticsWellingtonGovernment StatisticianStatistics NZ
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Stats NZ Announces 2025 Balance of Payments and National Accounts Revisions
Stats NZ announced revisions to data sources and methods for the 2025 balance of payments and national accounts. These annual updates, aligned with international best practice, ensure statistics accurately reflect global changes. Revisions include updates to international trade, tax returns,…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyTradeFinancial MarketsGovernment
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Report Reveals Alarming Food Insecurity in New Zealand
A new report has revealed alarming levels of food insecurity in New Zealand, particularly affecting children, Pacific families, and Māori whānau. The report, from The Salvation Army NZ, highlights that this is happening despite New Zealand being a large food…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesBusinessEconomyTradeGovernmentEducationAgriculture Food InsecurityThe Salvation Army NZMāoriPacific familiesFood SystemsNational Food Strategy