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Exciting Tree Climbing Adventure Comes to Invercargill
Exciting Tree Climbing Adventure Comes to Invercargill
Kids & Family   -   Sep 14, 2024

* Invercargill hosts a thrilling tree-climbing event in Queens Park next weekend for all ages. * Tree climbing and bushcraft workshops offer unique outdoor experiences for families and children. * Participants will climb, swing, and learn survival skills in workshops led by outdoor specialists. Invercargill is set to host an exhilarating and unique

Financial Reforms To Shift Responsibility To Firms, Ease Lending For Kiwis
Financial Reforms To Shift Responsibility To Firms, Ease Lending For Kiwis
Business   -   Sep 13, 2024

The New Zealand Government is moving forward with further financial reforms to make it easier for Kiwis to access finance when needed. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly announced the changes, highlighting their importance for both individuals and the broader economy. “Financial ser

Ministers Welcome strong Response To Agricultural & Horticultural Products Review
Ministers Welcome strong Response To Agricultural & Horticultural Products Review
Farming   -   Sep 13, 2024

* Ministers praise the interest in the agricultural and horticultural regulatory products review process. * Over 80 submissions were received, highlighting the need to streamline approval processes. * Recommendations will be tested with industry groups before presenting findings to the Cabinet. Regulation Minister David Seymour, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds, and Food Safety Minister

Environment Southland Cracks Down on Staff Speeding
Environment Southland Cracks Down on Staff Speeding
Councils   -   Sep 12, 2024

* Environment Southland recorded 856 speeding breaches by staff between April and June. * Speeding data was analysed following requests by the risk and assurance committee. * Significant decrease in higher speed violations seen after managers began receiving reports. Environment Southland (ES) has been closely monitoring the driving behaviour of its staff, revealing

Schools To Receive Funding For Structured Literacy Resources
Schools To Receive Funding For Structured Literacy Resources
Education   -   Sep 12, 2024

* Schools will receive between $500 and $5000 to support structured literacy resource purchases. * The funding will go towards decodable books, games, and additional resources for schools. * A phonics check will be trialled and rolled out nationwide to support early literacy. The government has announced funding to assist schools in preparing

Fatal Crash Closes SH1 Edendale, Diversions in Place
Fatal Crash Closes SH1 Edendale, Diversions in Place
News   -   Sep 10, 2024

* A collision between a truck and car on State Highway 1 resulted in one death. * The truck also crashed into a house, though no one inside the house was injured. * The road is down to one lane, with full reopening expected in the early afternoon. Police have confirmed that one

Briscoes Group Reports Record Half-Year Sales Despite Challenging Retail Climate
Briscoes Group Reports Record Half-Year Sales Despite Challenging Retail Climate
Business   -   Sep 10, 2024

Briscoes Group, the operator of Briscoes homeware and Rebel Sport stores, has reported record half-year sales despite a challenging retail environment. In a statement to the NZX, the group announced sales of $372.1 million for the 26-week period ending July 28, 2024, a 0.77% increase from $369.2 mil

New Stewart Island Initiative Targets Warmer, Healthier Homes
New Stewart Island Initiative Targets Warmer, Healthier Homes
Community   -   Sep 09, 2024

A potential Healthy Homes project on Stewart Island/Rakiura is being explored by Southland District Council, in partnership with Awarua Synergy. The initiative aims to address the strain on both the island’s residents and its limited electricity supply by offering solutions to improve the warmth and

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