April 2021

Why NZ’s productivity growth is lagging – and what that means

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 5, 2021

The Detail – New Zealand’s productivity growth figures aren’t great and are artificially inflated by house prices. Productivity…

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Whittaker’s a ‘good egg’ among major chocolate makers – report

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 2, 2021

Porirua-based Whittaker’s has been ranked as one of the most sustainable and ethical chocolate brands in the world.

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Why Turnkey Homes are Popular Amongst Millennials

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 1, 2021

REAL ESTATE – CHRISTCHURCH Rather than buying old fixer-uppers, many millennials are now turning to house and land…

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It’s Time to Normalise Tattoos in the Workplace

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 1, 2021

ART For many years, tattoos have been frowned upon in a significant number of workplaces across New Zealand.…

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Fonterra completes sale of Chinese farms for $552m

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 1, 2021

Fonterra has completed the sale of its two farms in China for $552 million after the deal cleared…

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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Rider dies after two cyclists collide in Wairarapa November 8, 2025
A cyclist has died after a collision with another cyclist in the Wairarapa.
'Decent place for tomorrow': Lawson to start seventh in Brazil November 8, 2025
Liam Lawson put in a strong performance during qualification for tomorrow's main race in Brazil. Photo: Reuters Liam Lawson has unfurled one of his best qualifying drives of the Formula One season and will start seventh on the grid for the São Paulo Grand Prix on Monday morning (NZT).
Pressure on Schmidt as Wallabies suffer shock loss to Italy November 8, 2025
Monty Ioane of Italy celebrates after scoring a try in his team's win over Australia in Udine, Italy. Photo: Getty Images Joe Schmidt's coaching job will likely come under scrutiny after the Wallabies suffered a humiliating 26-19 loss to Italy in Udine.
'Welcome to Mordor': Massive fire rages at Tongariro November 8, 2025
View of the fire from Pipers Lodge, Waimarino National Park on Saturday. Photo: Supplied/David Golding By Victor Waters of RNZ
McKenzie magic secures tight win over brave Scots November 8, 2025
Players congratulate Damian McKenzie after his late match-winning turn against Scotland in Edinburgh. Photo: Reuters Damian McKenzie provided the match-winning touches off the bench as the All Blacks staved off a Scottish onslaught in the second half to win a pulsating test 25-17 in Edinburgh.
ODT quiz: November 9 November 8, 2025
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Sunday, November 9.
Foster carers sought for summer period November 8, 2025
Eris was only a few days old when he was found in a gutter in Mornington. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The SPCA is calling for foster parents as it prepares for a busy kitten season.
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‘Car boot sale’ event for Tomahawk November 8, 2025
Organisers of this month’s Tomahawk community "car boot sale" Grants Braes Football Club junior co-ordinator and vice-president David Creed (left) and local resident Danielle Culling, with dog Luna, are looking forward to welcoming people to the club for the fundraising event. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD Tomahawk residents are being encouraged to "have a cleanout" in the […]
Quality local quartet to give debut performance November 8, 2025
The Leith Ensemble (from left) Sanaz Rezai (piano), Tessa Romano (mezzo-soprano), Tessa Petersen (violin) and Heleen du Plessis (cello), will perform at Olveston this month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED An ensemble of leading Dunedin musicians will make their debut this month with a recital in the elegant drawing room at Olveston.
App shelved after competition concerns raised November 8, 2025
Oamaru. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH A publicly-funded tourism app has been shelved over concerns it could compete with Oamaru businesses — but too late for one local business.

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April 2021

Why NZ’s productivity growth is lagging – and what that means

Whittaker’s a ‘good egg’ among major chocolate makers – report

Why Turnkey Homes are Popular Amongst Millennials

It’s Time to Normalise Tattoos in the Workplace

Fonterra completes sale of Chinese farms for $552m

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