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Memo to Shane Jones: What if NZ needs more regional government, not less?

Jul 03,2025

Are Regional Councils about to be dismantled by Central Government?

Wānaka residents grill government ministers over healthcare shortfalls

Jul 02,2025

300 people squeezed into the Lake Wānaka Centre for the third stop on a rural health roadshow

QLDC freedom camping bylaw proposes 158 free parks

by Katie Todd - Jun 26,2025

The parks will be across 14 sites for certified self-contained motor vehicles to use for free.

GPs to get extra $175 million government funding

by Rowan Quinn - Jun 24,2025

The government hopes the increase will eventually lead to faster care.

 

Queenstown gains most from solar power performance

by Eloise Gibson - Jun 24,2025

The EECA found Queenstown homeowners stood to gain the most from installing solar panels

Public meetings held by Central Otago goldmine opponents

by Katie Todd - Jun 20,2025

Several key ecological reports are still underway

Government spends $13.5 million to attract 72,000 more tourists to NZ

Jun 09,2025

"This investment is expected to generate around $300 million in spending."

Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown struck by lightning

by Lauren Crimp - Jun 07,2025

Vehicles stranded on the Lindis Pass being rescued

by RNZ Online - Jun 07,2025

District prepares for heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures to strike

by Katie Todd - Jun 06,2025

National News Archive

Memo to Shane Jones: What if NZ needs more regional government, not less?
Jul 03,2025
Wānaka residents grill government ministers over healthcare shortfalls
Jul 02,2025
QLDC freedom camping bylaw proposes 158 free parks
by Katie Todd - Jun 26,2025
GPs to get extra $175 million government funding
by Rowan Quinn - Jun 24,2025
Queenstown gains most from solar power performance
by Eloise Gibson - Jun 24,2025
Public meetings held by Central Otago goldmine opponents
by Katie Todd - Jun 20,2025
Government spends $13.5 million to attract 72,000 more tourists to NZ
Jun 09,2025
Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown struck by lightning
by Lauren Crimp - Jun 07,2025
Vehicles stranded on the Lindis Pass being rescued
by RNZ Online - Jun 07,2025
District prepares for heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures to strike
by Katie Todd - Jun 06,2025
King's Birthday Honours: the full list
by RNZ Online - Jun 02,2025
Reserve Bank drops OCR to 3.25 percent
by Gyles Beckford - May 28,2025

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