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New Zealand Councillor Dismisses Rift Over Excluding Public from Interim Chief Executive Debate
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New Zealand Councillor 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 concerns the interim chief executive. No one had...

Mar 04, 2026 11:29 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Christchurch City Council proposal to ban protests in parts fails after split vote
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Christchurch City Council proposal to ban protests in parts fails after split vote

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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 11:28 AM 1 min read 2 sources
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New Zealand government's census reform bill advances with Labour's initial support amid data reliability concerns
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New Zealand government's census reform bill advances with Labour's initial support amid data reliability concerns

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The New Zealand government's census shake-up is advancing despite concerns over unreliable data. Labour has offered initial support for the...

Mar 03, 2026 11:26 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Opposition MP Viam Pillay calls for urgent government response to flooding in Western Division
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Opposition MP Viam Pillay calls for urgent government response to flooding in Western Division

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Opposition MP Viam Pillay is calling on the Government to step up its response to flooding affecting communities across the Western Division. Mr...

Mar 03, 2026 07:04 PM 2 min read 2 sources
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Fiji Opposition MP Jone Usamate accuses government of economic mismanagement, calls for VAT restructure on essentials
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Fiji Opposition MP Jone Usamate accuses government of economic mismanagement, calls for VAT restructure on essentials

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Opposition Member of Parliament Jone Usamate has accused the Government of mismanaging the country’s economy. Ordinary families are paying the...

Mar 03, 2026 07:01 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Brisbane Lord Mayor proposes rezoning over 200 properties to speed online shopping deliveries
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Brisbane Lord Mayor proposes rezoning over 200 properties to speed online shopping deliveries

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A plan to rezone more than 200 properties across Brisbane was raised during a heated council meeting. The Lord Mayor stated that the zoning change...

Mar 03, 2026 02:19 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Western Australian man pleads guilty to threats against PM Albanese and NSW Premier Minns
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Western Australian man pleads guilty to threats against PM Albanese and NSW Premier Minns

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A man from Western Australia has pleaded guilty to making threats against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The same man also made threats against...

Mar 03, 2026 02:16 PM 1 min read 1 source
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