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New Zealand Immigration Minister Apologizes for Misstating Overstayer Figures
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New Zealand Immigration Minister Apologizes for Misstating Overstayer Figures

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New Zealand's Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has issued an apology after inaccurately stating that there were 'tens of thousands more'...

Mar 04, 2026 05:01 PM 2 min read 1 source
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New Zealand Government Seeks Private Landlords to House Rough Sleepers
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New Zealand Government Seeks Private Landlords to House Rough Sleepers

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The New Zealand government is limiting further social housing builds, prompting Housing First providers to seek private market rentals. This shift...

Mar 04, 2026 04:59 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Māori granted customary marine title under new coastline law
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Māori granted customary marine title under new coastline law

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Landowners of a remote island in the Foveaux Strait have successfully regained customary marine title to their surrounding waters following a...

Mar 04, 2026 03:40 PM 2 min read 1 source
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New Zealand's gene tech bill faces uncertainty amid coalition talks
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New Zealand's gene tech bill faces uncertainty amid coalition talks

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The future of a significant gene technology reform bill in New Zealand is uncertain as coalition negotiations stall. The bill aims to address...

Mar 04, 2026 03:38 PM 2 min read 1 source
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NZ Councillor Dinnie Moeahu dismisses rift over excluding public from interim chief executive debate
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NZ Councillor Dinnie Moeahu dismisses rift over excluding public from interim chief executive debate

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Councillor Dinnie Moeahu hit back on the motion to exclude the public from the debate. The debate concerned the interim chief executive. No one...

Mar 04, 2026 11:39 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Christchurch City Council proposal to ban protests in parts fails with 7 votes in favor
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Christchurch City Council proposal to ban protests in parts fails with 7 votes in favor

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A controversial proposal to ban protests in parts of Christchurch was voted on by the Christchurch City Council. Seven council members voted for...

Mar 04, 2026 11:39 AM 2 min read 1 source
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