November 8, 2020

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Disability Support Services in New Zealand

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Disability Support Services in New Zealand

New Zealand Blog News Service Nov 8, 2020

NEWS A disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the…

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Buyer of carpert firm Cavalier’s building fails to settle deal by deadline

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The sale of carpet company Cavalier’s Auckland property is in doubt after the buyer failed to settle the…

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Tilt Renewables more than doubles profit

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The windfarm operator and developer Tilt Renewables has more than doubled its profit for the six months to…

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Energy expert says rail is a better bet than hydrogen fuel

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The government should stop focusing on unproven hydrogen energy technology to tackle climate change, says an expert.

Tory Whanau may have to sell Wellington mayoralty to make ends meet September 20, 2024
Tory Whanau has revealed that she’s struggling so much financially that she may have to part with her beloved mayoralty, that of New Zealand’s capital city, if she’s to fund her ever-diminishing lifestyle. Whanau was elected to lead Wellington in 2022, winning an overwhelming victory against the incumbent mayor: the evil version of Jason Gunn. […]
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Ukrainian militia receives defective shipment of pagers that just send and receive messages September 18, 2024
There’s been a major setback for one Ukrainian-backed militia on the Russian border, after the group ordered a large shipment of pagers to use as improvised explosive devices. The plan was to litter the pagers throughout abandoned homes and buildings in hopes of wounding Russian soldiers. But upon arrival of the shipment, routed through the […]
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Government directs Te Puni Kōkiri to conduct Māori Language Week in English September 17, 2024
The coalition government has issued a directive to Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development, instructing them that – in the interests of clear communication – they are to conduct this year’s Māori Language Week primarily or exclusively in English. The directive is in line with the Government’s policy – signaled when they came […]
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Government celebrates fact that New Zealand’s healthcare is so good people are queuing up for it at 5am September 17, 2024
At yesterday’s post-cabinet press conference, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, flanked by his Health Minister Shane Reti and someone we can’t independently verify was a real sign language interpreter, announced that he had some positive news for the country. “Alright team, I’m just going to hand over to uh, Dr. Shane, because I think he’s got […]
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Heartwarming: Thoughtful driver uses indicator to tell you what they’ve just done September 17, 2024
It’s 4:10pm in the morning, and you’re in the middle lane heading north on the great southern motorway of our nation’s capital, Auckland. There are no cars directly in front of you, but quite a few in the lane to your left. Suddenly, without warning, a black ute enters your lane, cutting in front of […]
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NPC teams will now be allowed to actually use the Ranfurly Shield in play September 17, 2024
Following decades of controversy, the governing body of New Zealand rugby, New Zealand Rugby, has ruled that the team currently holding the Ranfurly Shield may once again use it in play during the National Provincial Championship (NPC). The ruling restores the utility of a prize that for many years was rendered merely symbolic, after the […]
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Police say they won’t respond to bomb threats anymore as ‘it’s never anything’ September 16, 2024
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says that New Zealand’s police force will no longer respond to bomb threats, in an attempt to cut costs and redirect police resources to less boring activities. Coster said that threat response and bomb disposal was a “fairly obvious” area for downsizing, as bomb threats are “never anything”, a “huge waste […]
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Air New Zealand flight attendant named CEO after one year on job November 30, 2021
New Zealand’s national carrier, Air New Zealand, has expressed great enthusiasm in announcing its new CEO today: 51-year-old Nathan Guy, a flight attendant who has spent about 1200 hours on the job. Guy joined the company as a fresh-faced, wide-eyed flight attendant serving now-reduced domestic routes in November of 2020, and has since spent a […]
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National Party board denies it unanimously agreed to Collins’ Faustian bargain with Satan November 26, 2021
National Party president Peter Goodfellow is today issuing a strong denial on behalf of the party’s board, saying they did not, at any point, agree to the Faustian bargain that National leader Judith Collins struck with the Evil One, Son of Perdition, the Devil Satan himself. When Collins became the leader of the National Party […]
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Super Saturday recap: Patrick Gower doesn’t know what he’s supposed to do October 16, 2021
It was Aotearoa’s first national day of action in over ten years, the first since 2010, when Prime Minister John Key tried to inspire us to clean up our nation’s berms. It didn’t work. Today, New Zealand’s berms are worse than ever. But history is not destiny, and other cliches. Today, we tried again, this […]
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Recovering Bardot tells fans not to worry December 1, 2025
Brigitte Bardot. Photo: Getty Images Former French movie star and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot is currently recovering and wants to reassure those concerned about her health not to worry, according to her foundation.
Tom Phillips: battle over restrictions continues December 1, 2025
One of the campsites Tom Phillips lived at. Photo: supplied/ NZ Police By Sam Sherwood of RNZ A hearing challenging extensive restrictions preventing media from publishing certain details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips is under way.
Celebrated playwright Tom Stoppard dies December 1, 2025
"What's it about?" was a frequent response from bemused theatre-goers to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Sir Tom Stoppard's first stage triumph.
Canadian charged after 15kg of meth discovered December 1, 2025
The vacuum packed drugs were found in the Canadian's luggage, Customs says. Photo: supplied A 19-year-old Canadian has been arrested after Customs officers found just over 15kg of methamphetamine in his luggage at Auckland Airport.
Was Invercargill too heavy-handed with the axe? December 1, 2025
Trees tumbled on Invercargill’s Elles Rd on October 23. Photo: Toni McDonald / ODT. Potential issues with tree removals following severe stormy weather in the South have been highlighted in a new report.
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Govt announces rates cap policy December 1, 2025
Local Government Minister Simon Watts Photo: RNZ By Russell Palmer of RNZ The government's long-awaited rates cap will be a variable target band and enforced by a new regulator.
Christmas Gift Ideas - Wal's Plant Land December 1, 2025
Wal's Plant Land 109 Bush Road, Mosgiel Ph: 03 484 7319
Christmas Gift Ideas - Toitu Otago Settlers Museum December 1, 2025
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin
Rates cap policy announced December 1, 2025
Local Government Minister Simon Watts Photo: RNZ By Russell Palmer of RNZ The government's long-awaited rates cap will be a variable target band and enforced by a new regulator.
Christmas Gift Ideas - Willow and Silk December 1, 2025
Willow and Silk Interiors 15 Factory Road, Mosgiel Ph: 489 5356

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November 8, 2020

Disability Support Services in New Zealand

Disability Support Services in New Zealand

Buyer of carpert firm Cavalier’s building fails to settle deal by deadline

Tilt Renewables more than doubles profit

Energy expert says rail is a better bet than hydrogen fuel

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