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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Animal Exploitation Govt Needs to Act Now – Another dog dead – SAFE demands immediate ban on greyhound racing

    Source: SAFE For Animals

    SAFE is demanding the Government urgently ban greyhound racing following the tragic death of yet another dog. On Friday, 18 October, What’s On sustained a catastrophic spinal fracture during a race at Addington Raceway in Christchurch. The injury was so severe the dog had to be euthanised.
    What’s On is the fourth dog to die this racing season which only began on 1 August, and the 30th fatality since the industry was formally put on notice by the previous Labour Government.
    SAFE Campaign Manager Emma Brodie says the time for talking is over, and urgent intervention is gravely needed.
    “It is both deeply upsetting and infuriating to witness injury after injury and death after death. This cycle of suffering must come to an end.”
    “This industry has shown time and again that it is incapable of change. The evidence of cruelty is undeniable, and the Government can no longer ignore it.”
    The Government has stated it will decide the future of greyhound racing in Aotearoa before the end of 2024, with the Minister considering three options: maintaining the status quo, implementing regulatory changes, or banning the industry outright.
    But SAFE believes the choice is obvious.
    “We don’t need more reports, more inquiries, or more excuses,” says Brodie.
    “With every passing day, more dogs suffer and die while this industry remains unchanged. After years of failing to address its cruelty, it’s clear that greyhound racing cannot be reformed. The only compassionate solution is to end it once and for all.”
    SAFE is urging the Government to act now and introduce an immediate and comprehensive ban on greyhound racing.
    “The Minister has all the evidence he needs to make the right decision and ban greyhound racing in Aotearoa,” says Brodie.
    “What’s On’s tragic death must be the last.” 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: First Responders – Waikato swampland fire Update #3

    Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand

    Six helicopters supported by ground crews filling monsoon buckets are this morning fighting a large vegetation fire in scrub and wetlands near Meremere, North Waikato.
    Incident Commander Shane Bromley says the fire front is now five kilometres wide and has burned through around 80 hectares.
    The fire is not yet controlled and is spreading through Whangamarino Wetland a Department of Conservation area of environmental significance.
    Shane Bromley says fire investigators are on the fire ground today but an origin and cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
    Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to the fire off Island Block Road around 1.15pm on Monday.
    There will be another update this afternoon.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Total greenhouse gas emissions rise 1.1 percent in the June 2024 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): June 2024 quarter

    Source: Statistics New Zealand

    Total greenhouse gas emissions rise 1.1 percent in the June 2024 quarter – 22 October 2024 – Seasonally adjusted industry and household greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased 1.1 percent in the June 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

    “This increase of 224 kilotonnes during the quarter was due to more emissions from industry, particularly from the electricity, gas, water, and waste services industry,” environment statistics unit manager Tehseen Islam said.

    Over this quarter, industry emissions (excluding households) increased by 1.7 percent (292 kilotonnes). By comparison, gross domestic product (GDP), which accounts for industry production, decreased 0.2 percent in the same period.

    Emissions from households fell 1.2 percent (26 kilotonnes) in the June 2024 quarter.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Overseas merchandise trade: September 2024

    Source: Statistics New Zealand

    Overseas merchandise trade: September 2024 – information release – 22 October 2024 – Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand and other countries.

    Key facts
    This release refers to trade in goods only.

    In September 2024, compared with September 2023:

    • goods exports rose by $246 million (5.2 percent), to $5.0 billion
    • goods imports fell by $67 million (0.9 percent), to $7.1 billion
    • the monthly trade balance was a deficit of $2.1 billion.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealanders want publicly-owned rail ferries!

    Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand

    New polling released on 15 October by the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) shows the public wants publicly owned, rail enabled ferries.

    The poll was conducted by Talbot Mills over the period of 2-14 October and asked:

    New ferry options

    As you may be aware, in relation to the Cook Strait ferries, “rail-enabled” means freight carriages can roll onto and off of the ferry directly rather than requiring unloading and reloading onto trucks as additional handling steps on each side of Cook Strait. The efficiency gains of being “rail enabled” is thought to add 10-20% to the overall cost to the ferries/infrastructure. The government is now considering three possible options for new ferries. Which of the following options is closest to the one you would support? 

    Results showed a clear public preference:

    Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot says “This shows that New Zealanders can see the terrible mistake the Minister has made in cancelling the new rail ferries and that is only going to get more obvious as the massive costs of this fiasco, like the cancellation fee of up to a half a billion dollars, come to light.

    “Rail enabled and publicly owned ferries are vital to New Zealand’s domestic freight. No rail ferries would likely mean no viable rail system, and privatising would be like putting a toll booth on the strait and sending the revenue overseas.

    “Unions want rail-enabled ferries, so do logistics companies including Mainfreight, New Zealand First has just said they want them, and now it’s clear the people of New Zealand want them too. The question is why is the Finance Minister so intent on forcing New Zealanders into a bad deal that nobody wants?”

    Road-bridging – the practice of taking containers from trains and transporting them onto non-rail ferries adds up to $200 per container cost and takes up to three hours more per sailing. Industry experts have noted this additional cost would price rail out of the north/south freight market.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appointments – GUARDIANS OF NEW ZEALAND SUPERANNUATION APPOINTS CO-CIOS

    Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation

    The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has appointed Brad Dunstan and Will Goodwin as joint Chief Investment Officers, effective 2 December 2024.

    The announcement follows a global search to replace former CIO Stephen Gilmore, who left the Guardians at the end of June.

    Guardians CEO Jo Townsend said Mr Gilmore’s departure had created an opportunity for the Guardians to review the way the investment team was structured.

    “Taking into account the projected future growth of the Fund and the increasingly complex and challenging investment environment in which we are operating, it makes sense to combine the functions of the CIO and the GM Portfolio Completion and create a co-CIO model,” Ms Townsend said.

    Mr Dunstan and Mr Goodwin, currently the Guardians’ Acting GM Portfolio Completion and Head of Direct Investments respectively, have both been with the Guardians for several years.

    Ms Townsend said the two men’s broad experience had been a tremendous asset to the Guardians’ management of the Super Fund, and the new structure would enable the Guardians to get the very best out of their complementary skills and expertise.

    Alex Bacchus will continue as Acting CIO until the new structure is implemented.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – WELLfed’s home gets upgrade – Porirua

    Source: Porirua City Council

    A building in Cannons Creek that is home to one of Porirua’s well-known charities has received a welcome facelift.
    WELLfed, an adult education programme where people learn valuable cooking skills, has been operating out of a Porirua City Council-owned building on Hampshire St since 2019.
    Recently the building received some much-needed TLC, including a full reclad, new windows and a sparkling paint job. Asbestos was removed as part of the upgrade.
    Aligning with Council’s kaupapa to reduce, reuse and recycle, contracting team James Henry Ltd was able to salvage some of the matai weatherboards removed from the building to make into chopping boards for use in the WELLfed kitchen – you can’t get more circular than that!
    Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says it is fantastic to see a Council facility get an upgrade, especially one that will enable such a popular community organisation to carry on their good work.
    “This is fantastic news, because many of us have seen first-hand the incredible job WELLfed does in Porirua – they’re not about a hand-out, but a hand-up, so having them operate in a building in good condition is important.
    “WELLfed is a shining example of the community spirit that is alive and well in our city and they inspire with their vision and impact, so I’m hugely pleased they have a nice building to get on with what they do.”
    WELLfed is a free adult education programme that teaches valuable cooking skills and more. They focus on teaching how to plan, shop for, and cook affordable healthy meals, emphasising the use of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. You can learn about their mahi at http://www.wellfed.kiwi

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local News – Cemeteries Week shines a light on our history and heritage

    Source: Porirua City Council

    Porirua’s annual Cemeteries Week begins 26 October, offering insights into our city’s history and heritage.
    You can take guided walks, at Pāuatahanui Burial Ground, St Alban’s Church, St Joseph’s Church (Pāuatahanui), and Porirua Cemetery on Kenepuru Drive, shedding light on some notable stories in our city’s past. There’s also the chance to pull back the curtain a little with a tour of the Crematorium at Whenua Tapu.
    The guided walks and crematorium tour are all free and also form part of the Wellington Heritage Festival, which has events right across the region.
    “There are wonderful and incredibly interesting stories to be told, right here in our back yard,” Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says.
    “I love the talks that our local historians give, because understanding what has gone on in Porirua’s past can give us an understanding of where we are today. Our cemeteries and urupa have key people buried there who make up our rich and varied heritage.
    “It’s fascinating and colourful and I thank all of those for giving their time to make Cemeteries Week happen – you can stroll through these picturesque places, learning and reflecting on our past.”
    Local iwi, war veterans and settlers who helped forge the city are buried in the older cemeteries, giving historians plenty of opportunities to bring Porirua’s history to new audiences.
    Along with QR codes near the graves of war veterans, Porirua Cemetery also recently had new signage put in, with a map, information, history and a guide to finding loved ones buried there.
    In Porirua, the Cemeteries Week and Heritage Festival events are:
    26 October, 2pm – Whenua Tapu crematorium open day, with cemeteries manager Daniel Chrisp
    2 November, 11am – Porirua Cemetery, Fragments of Time guided walk, with historian Allan Dodson
    9 November, 2pm – St Joseph’s Church talk, Robert McClean
    10 November, 10am – Pāuatahanui Burial Grounds guided walk.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Goodbye Dunkirk Rd: Watercare moves out after wastewater upgrades

    Source: Auckland Council

    It’s official! Watercare has moved out from Dunkirk Rd.

    After 27 months, Watercare has completed a new wastewater pump station and a 1.4-kilometre gravity main that will greatly reduce overflows into the Tāmaki River and accommodate planned growth in the area.

    The infrastructure was delivered under a $51 million shovel ready project between Watercare and Kāinga Ora at $42.7 million.

    Watercare capital delivery general manager Suzanne Lucas says the wastewater upgrades were delivered on time and under budget.

    “This achievement is a testament to the combined efforts of our designers, infrastructure teams, and contractors who worked collaboratively to deliver critical infrastructure that meets the needs of the community without exceeding our budget.”                                                                                                                                                       

    The final remediation works on the Dunkirk wastewater pump station are now complete.

    Watercare project manager Jason Salmon says that since the pump station went into service in July, teams have been busy.

    “They have demolished the old pump station in the reserve and cleared out the laydown site where all the equipment and materials were stored.

    “This month our crews worked hard to complete the final remediation, planting and operational works at the reserve and pump station sites.

    “They also removed the traffic management, enabling access to Dunkirk Rd from Tangaroa St and Tobruk Rd.

    Salmon says the new Dunkirk Wastewater Pump Station – on the corner of Dunkirk Rd and Tangaroa St – can handle flows of up to 225 litres per second and hold up to 700,000 litres of wastewater across its four underground storage tanks.

    “The pump station’s increased pumping and storage capacity will play a significant role in reducing overflows into the Tāmaki River during wet weather.

    “The gravity main will also help to prevent most overflows into local waterways by diverting the extra flow during heavy rainfall to the new wastewater pump station.

    “In the future, stage two of the works will involve construction of a new rising main from the pump station to the Eastern Interceptor – a large transmission pipe that carries wastewater to our Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant.”

    Salmon thanks the community for their patience and understanding while Watercare and its construction partner Fulton Hogan undertook this critical infrastructure work.

    “The completion of the Dunkirk wastewater upgrades marks the end of a significant journey to futureproof for current and future generations.

    “The benefits of these upgrades will be felt for years to come, ensuring a sustainable future for our community.”           

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: The on-farm benefits of good effluent management

    Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council

    Date:

    Dairy effluent requires careful management

    When managed well, dairy effluent is a valuable resource that can increase the productivity of your pasture and reduce your fertiliser costs.

    Good effluent management means having a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of effluent gets applied to pasture at the right time. Untreated effluent entering surface water bodies or groundwater can harm human health and water quality. It is also a breach of environmental regulations.

    “Understanding and adhering to your consent conditions, along with making sound effluent management decisions, will help ensure nutrients and bacteria are not transmitted to surface and groundwater supplies,” Team Leader Central Water and Land Marcelo Wibmer says.

    Managing effluent well protects human health and our water quality

    “We’re here to help support you to stay compliant, as this not only prevents negative environmental impacts, but it also ensures you get the most benefit out of the nutrients from your farming operation.”

    Top tips for staying compliant

    You must comply with local rules and the conditions of your consent and exercise Good Management Practice (GMP) to avoid environmental impacts and get the most value from the nutrients.

    Some of our top tips are:

    • Check soil moisture levels regularly: Applying effluent to saturated soils can result in ponding and run-off so it’s important to understand soil water deficit. Manage your effluent application rates based on seasonal conditions, reducing the rate when soil moisture is elevated.
    • Choose application times wisely: Effluent is best applied to actively growing pastures (ideally straight after post-grazing) at a rate that can infiltrate the soil without ponding or causing run-off, avoids draining below plant roots and is spread evenly. Tools such as the DairyNZ Farm Dairy Effluent Spreading Calculator and Depth Testing Calculator are available to help manage the application of effluent nutrients more precisely and ensure your effluent is evenly distributed.
    • Check soil moisture levels regularly: Applying effluent to saturated soils can result in ponding and run-off so it’s important to understand soil water deficit. Manage your effluent application rates based on seasonal conditions, reducing the rate when soil moisture is elevated.
    • Have sufficient available storage: It’s good practice to ensure you have enough storage to get you through the wet times and help you avoid application on saturated soils. It is also crucial to have suitably sized storage for your farm. Check out Dairy NZ’s resources on storage for more information.
    • Monitor your effluent application: This will help identify issues promptly – for example leaking hoses or blocked nozzles. Consider fail-safe effluent management systems that include features such as auto-shutoff in the case of a fault.
    • Keep good records: As part of your FEP and consent obligations you will need to keep records of all effluent applications, including application depths/volume applied and any equipment repairs undertaken. Regular maintenance of your irrigation application equipment is vital for optimal performance.
    • Educate your staff: Training in operation and management helps ensure GMP is followed, and any issues are flagged early.

    On-farm compliance

    If you have a resource consent to discharge animal effluent, you will have two sets of compliance measures you are responsible for meeting – the conditions of your resource consent, and your Farm Environment Plan (FEP) objectives and targets relating to effluent management.

    Our Resource Management Officers (RMOs) carry out monitoring inspections on farms to assess consent and rule compliance for many farming activities including effluent storage and discharge.

    An independent FEP auditor will visit your farm to verify your farming practices against industry-agreed GMP objectives, check your records and paperwork to assess their confidence that your farm is achieving the objectives and targets set out in your FEP appendix.

    The possible consequences of non-compliance are:

    • A notice of non-compliance
    • A letter of formal warning
    • Cost recovery
    • Requesting an application for a retrospective resource consent
    • An abatement notice
    • An infringement notice
    • An enforcement order from the Environment Court
    • Alternative Environmental Justice (AEJ)
    • Prosecution.

    If you have any questions about effluent management contact our advisory team on 0800 324 636 or email ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz and they can put you in touch with your local land management advisor.

    Environment Canterbury © 2024
    Retrieved: 11:07am, Tue 22 Oct 2024
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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Appalling process on three strikes law

    Source: New Zealand Labour Party

    The Government is subverting parliamentary process on laws the evidence already shows don’t work.

    “The Justice Select Committee has not reported back, and yet the Government is making changes based on what it claims that committee heard and the public has said,” Labour’s justice spokesperson Duncan Webb said.  

    “We are yet to even receive a draft of the select committee report, and released submissions so far show overwhelming opposition to the bill.

    “The proper process to have input is through the select committee, not a selection of private emails to the Minister.

    “The fact Minister Nicole McKee is jumping the gun and making these changes shows she is not interested in evidence or good process.

    “They are beating the tough on crime drum to cover for wider government failures and misbehaviours.

    “The first three strikes bill was a failure and the proposed changes to this bill will only make it worse,” Duncan Webb said.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash: Roscommon Road, Wiri

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Emergency services are responding to a crash on Roscommon Road in Wiri.

    The crash, involving a vehicle and a motorcycle, was reported to Police at 10.29am.

    One person has been injured and is reported to be in a critical condition.

    The crash has closed Roscommon Road heading north, near the intersections with Oil Terminal Road and Vogler Road.

    Diversions are being put in place and motorists are advised to expect delays or avoid the area if possible.

    The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and will conduct a scene examination.

    ENDS

    Tony Wright/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Kilbirnie traffic lights – State Highway 1 works planned

    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

    Kilbirnie and Miramar, residents, and those travelling to the area need to be ready for upcoming night works at the intersection of Kilbirnie Crescent, State Highway 1 and Hamilton Road.

    Road crews will be on-site on Tuesday, 29, Wednesday, 30, and Thursday, 31 October, to conduct investigations.

    They will be digging up the road to check the location of underground services ahead of a planned upgrade of the intersection’s traffic lights early next year.

    Knowing what is underground and where is essential to allow proper preparation for the planned upgrade.

    The investigation work will be done at night between 9 pm and 5 am when there is less traffic. It will help reduce delays and disruptions for road users.

    The intersection will be under stop-go traffic management during the works. Short travel delays can be expected and drivers travelling between the Wellington CBD and the Miramar Peninsula should allow extra time for their journeys, especially when travelling to the airport.

    NZTA/Waka Kotahi and the Wellington Transport Alliance thank drivers for their patience and understanding while we work to improve this essential highway intersection.

    Further updates on the planned traffic signal upgrades will be provided as the project progresses.

    Works Schedule:

    • Tuesday, 29 October to Thursday, 31 October, 9 pm – 5 am (weather permitting)
    • Four-way stop go at the intersection of Kilbirnie Crescent, SH1, and Hamilton Road,
    • Drivers can expect travel delays.
    • Two contingency days have been set aside in case of rain – Sunday, 3 November and Monday, 4 November.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Govt confirms details of abuse in care national apology

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government has confirmed further details about the national apology to survivors of abuse in care.

    “On November 12 Parliament will apologise on behalf of the nation for the failures of the State across many governments. Following a mihi whakatau, proceedings will begin mid-morning with survivor voices and apologies from some government agency Chief Executives.

    “The Prime Minister will deliver the national apology in the House of Representatives at 11.30am. This will be followed by a statement from the Leader of the Opposition,” Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford says.

    Proceedings will be streamed online and to concurrent events at Due Drop Events Centre in Auckland, Shed 6 in Wellington, and the Christchurch Town Hall. The apology will also screen on Parliament TV.

    “Around 1200 survivors, support people and other invited guests are expected to be at events across the country. Every person who registered an interest has received an invitation to attend. The Government will have representation at all events, I understand other political parties will do the same. We are also supporting the survivor-led event at Pipitea Marae in Wellington.

    “This will be a very significant day for survivors which is why the Government is taking a trauma informed approach throughout. We have structured the morning to ensure survivors feel supported to attend what is most meaningful to them.”

    Wellbeing support will also be available at every location. This includes mental health nurses, Rongoā Māori providers, counsellors, social workers and abuse in care specialist care.

    “The Government will also detail more of its response to the Royal Commission’s final report. We know there is no apology that can ever reflect the severity of harm that was suffered. We remain committed to responding with respect and dignity,” Ms Stanford says.

    “I would like to acknowledge the Labour Party, Green Party, and Te Pāti Māori for supporting the arrangements of this significant occasion.”

    Note for editors: 

    • The livestream will be available here.
    • For people wanting to access wellbeing support prior to and after the apology event, a helpline, Safe to Talk is available 24/7:
    • Approximate timings for the morning are:
    8.45am-9.30am Mihi Whakatau Parliament and concurrent locations
    10am-11am Pre-apology event featuring CE apologies and survivor contributions Livestreamed from Parliament
    11.30am-12.30pm

    Formal apology by Prime Minister with supporting statement by Leader of Opposition

    Formalities closed

    House of Representatives
    12.45pm Lunch Parliament and concurrent locations

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s sustainability story for 2023/24

    Source: Auckland Council

    Steps to creating a sustainable Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland are demonstrated by the region’s economic and cultural agency in its annual sustainability story, highlighting the organisation’s multifaceted approach to climate change and sustainability, and its commitment to continuous improvement.

    A snapshot for the 2023/24 financial year shows Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s initiatives and achievements in fostering a more resilient and inclusive Auckland, on the heels of its strong annual results delivering value for Auckland and its people. It shows how the organisation is embedding sustainability practices internally while simultaneously taking on a leadership role across the region.

    Nick Hill, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive, emphasises the importance of a holistic approach.

    “This is testament to our commitment to creating a sustainable future for Auckland. While Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is charged with the social, cultural and economic outcomes of our activities, we are increasingly considering climate change and environment in decision-making. Taking an integrated approach is crucial for building a resilient, thriving and future-ready region.”

    Key highlights include:

    1. Climate Change and Environment Strategic Plan: This inaugural plan outlines Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s actions for the next three years towards its sustainability goals and targets.

    2. Decarbonisation project at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki: A successful transition from gas- fired heating to electric heat pumps resulted in a 99 per cent reduction in natural gas consumption and a 22 per cent decrease in overall energy use within the first three months.

    3. Climate Connect Aotearoa initiatives: The climate innovation hub, established and led by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, brought together 115 stakeholders to explore Māori knowledge systems in climate action. This hui was an extension of He Kete Mātauranga, a knowledge hub to connect businesses, communities and organisations with Māori-led climate resources. Additionally, Climate Connect Aotearoa launched ClimateLink, a tool to increase access to connections, resources and funding for climate action.

    4. Proactive climate resilience planning: Adaptation planning for the Aotea Precinct to help mitigate risks associated with physical climate hazards, including extreme heat and flooding.

    5. PalmOil Scan app: Auckland Zoo released a mobile app in New Zealand and Australia to help consumers identify products using certified sustainable palm oil, supporting rainforest conservation and biodiversity.

    6. Commitment to diversity and inclusion: Initiatives include the refresh of Te Mahere Aronga (Māori Outcomes Plan), participation in the whāia te ao Māori self-assessment programme, support for the Rainbow Games and publication of gender and ethnic pay gap data.

    Dr Parin Rafiei-Thompson, Head of Climate Innovation and Sustainability at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, says, “Our approach to sustainability aligns with Auckland’s broader climate goals in Te Tāruke-ā- Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan. Our work in areas like decarbonisation, climate resilience and collaborative climate innovation demonstrates our commitment to driving meaningful change at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited for Tāmaki Makaurau. While there is a lot more work to be done, we are progressing year-on-year towards our goals and seeking out areas for improvement.”

    “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we also recognise that this is an ongoing journey,” says Nick Hill. “We celebrate our achievements while also setting the stage for future actions. We’re committed to continuous improvement and transparent reporting of our progress.”

    Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s ‘Our Sustainability Story’ is available on the organisation’s website, alongside the Climate Change and Environment Strategic Plan.

    More information is available here.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government to toughen Three Strikes Bill

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government is listening to New Zealanders and Cabinet has agreed to recommend modifications to the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says.

    “This Government is committed to restoring law and order. The Bill to reinstate the Three Strikes law makes it clear that repeat serious violent or sexual offending is not acceptable in our society,” Mrs McKee says.

    Cabinet has agreed to modify the Bill by:

    • Lowering the qualifying sentence threshold so that more offenders will be captured by the regime; and
    • Reactivating warnings from the previous regime where they meet this threshold.

    “We have listened to submitters through the select committee process, many of whom have identified areas where the Bill can be changed to deter repeat offenders and protect victims. 

    “Originally the Bill set the threshold for triggering the regime at more than 24 months imprisonment across the board. While the qualifying sentence exists to ensure severe penalties are reserved for serious cases, we agree with submitters that this was set too high and are lowering it to make sure that offenders face appropriate consequences for serious violent and sexual offending.

    Cabinet is proposing that the qualifying sentence threshold will be reduced to more than 12 months imprisonment at the first strike. As a result, more offenders will face stiffer penalties if they go on to commit serious crimes.

    The threshold will remain at more than 24 months imprisonment at strikes two and three to ensure that the resulting stiffer penalties are reserved for more serious offending, as is the intention of the Three Strikes regime.

    “We are also making sure that those who received strike warnings under the previous regime for offending which meets the qualifying threshold will keep these warnings going into the new regime. Those who were warned under the previous regime will face consequences if they continue to offend.”

    The previous three strikes law was introduced in the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act 2010 and repealed in 2022.  The Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill will reinstate the Three Strikes law, with changes to make it more workable.

    “The Coalition Government is committed to restoring law and order by enforcing tougher consequences for the worst criminals and keeping them off the street. Everyone in New Zealand has the right to feel safe in their homes, businesses, and communities.

    “We have listened to New Zealanders impacted by serious offending, and we are sending a strong message that repeat offending will not be tolerated.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Smarter healthy school lunches programme serves up $130m in savings

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the government has worked with businesses to transform the school lunch programme, delivering for children and saving for taxpayers.    

    “We have embraced commercial expertise, used government buying power, and generated supply chain efficiencies to realise over $130m of annual cost savings, even more than anticipated in Budget 2024,” says Mr Seymour.  

    “Every student receiving a school lunch today will continue to do so from day one of Term 1 next year.   

    “By leveraging private sector expertise from companies like Compass Group, Gilmours, and over 17 food manufacturers and suppliers, we are setting a precedent for the government working with businesses to achieve better results. 

    “The programme will deliver nutritious hot and cold meals, such as butter chicken curry, chicken katsu, lasagne, chicken pasta salad and wraps. These meals will cost $3 each. All students in year 0 to 8 will receive the same sized meals (240 grams) and older students will receive larger lunches (at least 300g) – which will include additional items such as fruit, yoghurt or muesli bars.”

    “Under the Labour-led government, lunches cost up to $8.68 per student.  

    “If the previous government had set up the programme this way, over $800 million of taxpayer’s funds would have been saved over the past five years. Some suppliers in the existing programme will be affected and I appreciate this will be tough. However, the emphasis of the programme is to ensure students get good meals at an affordable cost to the taxpayer. 

    “Schools who receive their lunches on the external model will continue to receive a variety of hot and cold meals, delivered daily. Schools using the internal and iwi/hapū model will have access to a range of government negotiated wholesale ingredients and can continue to prepare meals internally. These schools will receive a slight increase ($4 per meal) in per student funding to continue to employ people to prepare the meals.  

    “Instead of applying a different model for students year 7 and over, we have successfully negotiated a like for like solution for all student age groups in the programme. Composite schools (years 0-13) and full primary (years 0-8) will use this model from 2025 and contributing primary schools (year 0 – 6) from 2026.  

    “The government will also provide food for up to 10,000 two-to-five-year-olds who attend low-equity, community-based early learning services. This will be funded by some of the cost savings found in the lunch programme. I intend to make an announcement on this very shortly.    

    “I expect the programme will continue to evolve over time. But first and foremost, the collective, the Expert Advisory Group, the Ministry of Education and I are focused on a smooth transition for schools on day one of term 1 2025.  

    “I have met with our commercial partners, and they are committed to making this work for the children and the schools. I would like to thank the members of the Expert Advisory Group, the Ministry of Education, affected schools and suppliers for working together so hard, and effectively, to provide a fantastic solution for the kids.” 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Songer Street, Nelson closed following crash

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Songer Street is closed at the intersection with Nayland Road following a crash.

    The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorcycle was reported to Police just after 12pm.

    One person has been seriously injured.

    Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

    The Serious Crash Unit are in attendance.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health National Adaptation Plan 2024 – 2027

    Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health

    Our climate is changing. These changes are affecting what we value most in our lives, including our health and wellbeing.

    This first Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) is an important step towards placing health considerations at the forefront of the climate response of Aotearoa New Zealand. It sets the strategic direction and provides national-level priority actions for health-focused adaptation to climate change. 

    The vision for the HNAP is ‘to protect the health and wellbeing of people and communities from the effects of climate change to achieve pae ora – healthy futures for all New Zealanders’. The aim of this deliberately broad scope is to ensure the health system can provide climate-resilient health services, while also addressing the broader direct and indirect effects of climate change on the health of communities, including those effects that sectors outside the health system contribute to.

    The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora has developed the HNAP as an action arising from New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Plan. The HNAP also reflects the health system’s own mandate to respond to climate change, most recently reiterated in the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Health 2024 – 2027.   

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Search underway for missing swimmer near Whangārei

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Police, Coastguard and Surf Life Saving New Zealand have commenced a water and shoreline search for a missing man in Onerahi, Northland.

    The 83-year-old man has not been seen since Saturday and was reported missing yesterday evening.

    The man typically goes for a daily swim in the Whangārei Harbour and wears a wet suit and pink swim cap.

    Police, Search and Rescue (SAR) squads from Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club, Whangārei Heads Volunteer Surf Life Saving Patrol, along with volunteers from Northland Coastguard Air Patrol and Coastguard Whangarei are involved in the search.

    If you have seen anything, or have any information that could help our search, please update us online now or call 105.

    Please use the reference number 241021/1742.

    ENDS

    Tony Wright/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reserve Bank Speech – Liquidity management: Principles for liquidity provision and the end of an abundant era: A speech by Assistant Governor Karen Silk

    Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua

    22 October 2024 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is resourced and ready to provide liquidity if key New Zealand dollar financial markets become dysfunctional.

    In a speech delivered at the CBA Global Markets Conference in Sydney today, Karen Silk, General Manager of Economics, Financial Markets and Banking, outlined the Reserve Bank’s approach to addressing financial market dysfunction and provided an update on the future of our liquidity management framework.

    Karen Silk explained the principles the Reserve Bank has formalised to ensure tools deployed to support market functioning are effective but remain targeted and temporary. These principles support a toolkit that allows room for markets to self-correct, mitigates moral hazard, and protects the Reserve Bank’s balance sheet from undue risks.

    Karen Silk also provided an update on how the Reserve Bank could provide liquidity to the cash system as Additional Monetary Policy tools roll off the balance sheet, a process which is draining settlement cash from the cash system.

    The Reserve Bank has decided to adopt a hybrid approach to ensuring there is ample liquidity in the cash system. This means supply-driven operations like transacting in foreign exchange (FX) swaps will be supplemented with a demand-driven facility or operation that allows counterparties to borrow settlement cash on-demand in exchange for eligible collateral such as New Zealand government securities.

    Karen Silk highlighted that moving down to an ample level of liquidity will “place greater onus on market participants to understand, forecast and manage their individual cash liquidity needs”.

    Finally, the speech notes the Reserve Bank will continue to be as transparent as possible, including ongoing engagement with our stakeholders, in implementing any changes to our liquidity management toolkit.

    Disclaimer
    This speech is not a Monetary Policy Committee communication and contains no guidance on the future path of monetary policy. You can find the latest views of the MPC in our recently published Monetary Policy Review. (ref. https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=8723c49d81&e=f3c68946f8 )

    More information

    Watch the speech live on Teams https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=0677063df0&e=f3c68946f8

    Download the speech (PDF, 660KB) https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=dc63d69d06&e=f3c68946f8

    Previous related speeches

    Building a balance sheet to support financial stability https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=a376fd4c86&e=f3c68946f8

    Liquidity: one word, three meanings https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=7ce88422e9&e=f3c68946f8

    New Zealand’s Monetary Policy Implementation Framework https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=4f813a489f&e=f3c68946f8

    A Strategic View of Te Pūtea Matua’s Balance Sheet https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=5d3b32cfd0&e=f3c68946f8

    COVID-19 and the Reserve Bank’s Balance Sheet https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=1f0a4d3904&e=f3c68946f8

    Data

    RBNZ standing facilities (D12) https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=8fe9254f5b&e=f3c68946f8
    RBNZ open market operations (D3) https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=747c59236d&e=f3c68946f8
    RBNZ influences on settlement cash (D10) https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=88e176993f&e=f3c68946f8

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Slovak Republic

    Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel

    • Reviewed: 18 November 2022, 08:21 NZDT
    • Still current at: 22 October 2024

    Related news features

    If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.

    We advise New Zealanders to exercise increased caution in the Slovak Republic (level 2 of 4).

    Slovak Republic

    Widespread military action is underway in neighbouring Ukraine. You should not attempt to cross into Ukraine from the Slovak Republic. If you have arrived in the Slovak Republic from Ukraine and are in need of consular assistance, contact the New Zealand Embassy in Austria which is accredited to Hungary at nzviennaconsular@aon.at or on +43 1 505 3021, or phone the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24/7 Consular emergency line on +64 99 20 20 20 (outside of New Zealand).

    Terrorism
     Terrorist groups, individuals returning to Europe from areas of conflict, and individuals adhering to various forms of extremist ideologies, continue to make threats to conduct attacks across Europe. Groups adhering to various ideologies have conducted attacks in the past. 

    New Zealanders in the Slovak Republic are advised to keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources. We recommend following any instructions issued by the local authorities and exercising vigilance in public places.

    Crime
     Petty crime such as bag snatching, passport theft and pickpocketingoccurs and is more common in tourist areas, in larger cities and in and around transport hubs, particularly in Bratislava. Thieves often work together, sometimes involving children, and may distract victims and rob them while their attention is diverted. We advise New Zealanders to be alert to their surroundings at all times and take steps to safeguard and secure their personal belongings.

    Car thefts and break-ins also occur. Do not leave belongings in view in your car, make sure it is locked and be wary of others offering help. Criminals sometimes puncture tyres when they are stopped and proceed to follow the vehicle to offer ‘help’ and then rob the target while they are distracted.

    Some clubs and restaurants overcharge. Always ask to see the menu and price list before ordering drinks or food, and check your bill carefully before paying. Avoid disputes about overcharging, as they can lead to violence. 

    There have been incidents of drink spiking followed by robbery and assault reported in the Slovak Republic. Extra care should be taken to ensure your food and drink is never left unattended. We recommend against accepting drinks from strangers or recent acquaintances.

    Civil unrest
     Protests and demonstrations occur on occasion in the Slovak Republic and may disrupt local public services and transport. New Zealanders are advised to avoid all demonstrations, protests and large public gatherings as even those intended as peaceful have the potential to turn violent with little warning. Follow any advice from local authorities.

    General travel advice
     You should carry a photocopy of your passport or another form of identification at all times.

    Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe and can include lengthy imprisonment.

    Same-sex relationships are legal but public displays of affection may be frowned upon or attract unwanted attention.

    New Zealanders travelling or living in the Slovak Republic should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place.

    New Zealanders in the Slovak Republic are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

    Travel tips

    The New Zealand Embassy Vienna, Austria is accredited to Slovak Republic

    Street Address The ICON Vienna, Tower 24, Level 15, Suite 15.02, Wiedner Gürtel 13, 1100 Vienna, Austria Telephone +43 1 505 3021 Email nzconsular-vienna@mfat.net Web Site http://www.mfat.govt.nz/austria Hours Mon-Fri 0900-1200 and from 1400-1600 Note Notarial Services (by appointment only): 0900-1200 Monday & Friday; 1230-1400 Wednesday

    New Zealand Honorary Consulate Bratislava, Slovak Republic

    Street Address Dvořákovo nábrežie 10, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovak Republic Telephone + 421 2 5941 8211 Email nzconsulate-slovakia@nzconsulate.sk

    See our regional advice for Europe

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government provides clarity to farmers and councils on freshwater plans

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government will move to add an amendment to the Resource Management Act Amendment Bill, currently before Parliament, which will restrict councils’ ability to notify freshwater plans before the gazettal of the replacement National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Environment Minister Penny Simmonds say.

    “The Government is taking this step to provide farmers the clarity they need around freshwater management, and to minimise inefficiencies and duplication for councils, and prevent unnecessary costs for ratepayers,” Mr McClay says. 

    “Labour’s National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (the NPS-FM) is extremely complex and expensive for farmers and councils to implement – and despite that it won’t deliver the outcomes for freshwater that New Zealanders would expect,” Mr Bishop says.

    “That’s why late last year the Government legislated so that councils would have an additional three years to notify their freshwater plans and why this Government is committed to reviewing and replacing the NPS-FM.”

    “Regional councils must be equipped to manage freshwater resources in a way that is efficient, effective, and aligned with the Government’s future-focused goals. This amendment ensures the primary sector has clarity over regulations and that councils don’t waste time and resources developing plans that will soon be superseded by the new NPS-FM,” Mr McClay says.

    “This is about protecting the interests of the primary sector, resource users, and ratepayers. Ratepayers and farmers need certainty, and they don’t deserve to have their money wasted.

    “By delaying plan notifications, we are providing certainty to farmers, that their planning efforts will be in sync with national direction.”

    “Councils will still have an avenue to progress their freshwater plans in some circumstances – for example, where doing so would more quickly enable key housing or infrastructure projects to go ahead – by applying for approval from the Minister for the Environment,” Ms Simmonds says.

    “We look forward to working alongside councils as we develop the replacement NPS-FM. We will have more to say about it early next year.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: NPS-FM changes will provide certainty for farmers and save ratepayers money

    Source: ACT Party

    ACT Agriculture spokesperson Mark Cameron is welcoming the Government’s proposed amendment to the Resource Management Act that would restrict councils’ ability to notify freshwater plans prior to the replacement of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM).

    “Farmers have been under real pressure from Labour’s NPS-FM and ACT has consistently argued for its full repeal,” says Mr Cameron.

    “I have heard the concerns from farmers about the proposed changes to the Otago Regional Council’s freshwater rules, which are being drafted in accordance with the previous Labour Government’s policies.

    “Labour’s NPS-FM is already set to be repealed. Yet some councils continue to trudge ahead with new freshwater plans, wasting ratepayer money and resources on something that will soon be redundant and have to be reworked anyway.

    “The proposed amendment will stop ratepayer money being wasted and restore certainty for farmers and other resource users.

    “Labour’s policy centralised control in Wellington, allowing bureaucrats to impose strict rules that don’t respect the practical realities of farming. The amorphous concept of ‘Te Mana o te Wai’, the mana of the water, was elevated above all else leading to even more restrictive red tape being imposed on farmers by regional councils.

    “Concepts relating to spirituality or the meta-physical have no place in laws or regulations. Rules should be clear, reasonable and workable, but with Te Mana o te Wai having no clear meaning or environmental limits, farmers and councils were left clueless about what was required. A clear, science-based approach is needed.

    “During Labour’s six years in Government, farmers faced a tsunami of red tape and costs adding unnecessary pressure on top of the day-to-day challenges of farming.

    “Today’s announcement will relieve what was a significant headache for many farmers, delivering on this Government’s mandate to slash unnecessary red tape.

    “ACT will continue to fight for farmers and rural New Zealand. Labour’s war on farmers is over and we’re restoring confidence so rural communities can get on with doing what they do best.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, SH1 Waiouru

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police can now release the names of the two people who died following a crash on State Highway 1, Waiouru on Tuesday 15 October.

    They were 60-year-old Kahu Alexandra Martin from Taupo, and 6-year-old Katarina Kaihau from Lower Hutt.

    Our thoughts are with their family at this incredibly tragic time.

    Our investigations to determine the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    ENDS 

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: 22 October 2024 Bookworm Janette opened a library for her neighbours When Janette moved into her new Kāinga Ora home, she set up a library for all her neighbours.

    Source: New Zealand Government Kainga Ora

    At Janette’s new apartment complex, there are nooks in the entrance space where neighbours can gather, with lounge chairs and built-in window seats.

    Janette noticed open storage spaces beneath the window seats and immediately visualised them filled with books. She thought how nice it would be for neighbours to lounge in the light-filled spaces reading or for them to borrow books to read back in their apartments.

    A month on, Janette’s vision has become a reality thanks to her enterprise and with support from the local library.

    “I’m an avid reader and I saw the opportunity for us to have a little library,” says Janette.

    “I popped into the public library and asked if they had any old books for sale. They gave me 20 used books, but they refused to take any money for them.”

    Library staff said the books were a welcome gift to their new neighbours and soon followed up with a further 10 books.

    Janette is modest about her effort, saying it’s all part of being in a community.

    “One of my neighbours helped me get my washing machine plumbed in, and another showed me how to work the heat pump. Organising a little library is a way that I can contribute.”

    The complex is designed for ease of community building, with all customers having access to resident lounges, where they meet weekly to chat and often bring food to share.

    “I’m very happy here,” says Janette. “The location is fantastic with easy access to shops and amenities, my apartment is secure, quiet and sunny, and my neighbours are great.” 

    Page updated: 22 October 2024

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Development – Fast-track panel approves consent for Peachgrove development in Hamilton – EPA

    Source: Environmental Protection Authority

    An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to construct a mixed-use development on Peachgrove Road and Emmadale Lane, Hamilton East.
    Hamilton Campground Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The project involves subdividing land for a residential housing development, hotel, gym and dairy.
    The resource consent conditions are in the decision report on the page linked below.
    The decision comes 167 working days after the application was lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority.
    The Environmental Protection Authority is not involved in the decision-making. We provide procedural advice and administrative support to the panel convenor, Judge Laurie Newhook, and the expert consenting panel he appoints.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fire Safety – Cantabrians urged – do not light outdoor fires

    Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people in Canterbury not to light outdoor fires over the next few days.
    District Commander Dave Stackhouse says higher temperatures (26 – 30 degrees centigrade) and gusty north westerly winds are forecast for Canterbury and people need to be alert to the fire danger.
    “I urge people to hold off lighting outdoor fires for the next few days while the weather is warm and windy,” he says.
    “While Canterbury, north of the Rakaia River, remains in an open fire season due to overall fire danger conditions which dictate fire seasons, vegetation fires will still occur if people don’t heed the advice.
    “Recently we declared a total fire ban in Canterbury under section 52 of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 which stayed in place for a week.
    “During this time Fire and Emergency crews responded to 23 vegetation fires. Of these incidents 78 per cent were caused by outside fires or burn offs or previous fires reigniting,” Dave Stackhouse says.
    “We need people not to light outdoor fires. If you’ve already completed a burn, it is important to continue to check it as the chance of reignition is high,” he says.
    “Burying embers under dirt is the right thing to do but may not extinguish the fire. If winds pick up, this can disturb the soil, pick the embers up, and carry them in the wind to into dry vegetation.
    “Remember to always Check It’s Alright for information about open air fires. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Parliament Hansard Report – Karakia/Prayers – 001425

    Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard

    TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2024

    The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.

    KARAKIA/PRAYERS

    ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Teanau Tuiono): E te Atua kaha rawa, ka tuku whakamoemiti atu mātou, mō ngā karakia kua waihotia mai ki runga i a mātou. Ka waiho i ō mātou pānga whaiaro katoa ki te taha. Ka mihi mātou ki te Kīngi, me te inoi atu mō te ārahitanga i roto i ō mātou whakaaroarohanga, kia mōhio ai, kia whakaiti ai tā mātou whakahaere i ngā take o te Whare nei, mō te oranga, te maungārongo, me te aroha o Aotearoa. Āmene.

    [Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in our deliberations that we may conduct the affairs of this House with wisdom and humility, for the welfare, peace, and compassion of New Zealand. Amen.]

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Parliament Hansard Report – Tuesday, 22 October 2024 – Volume 779 – 001426

    Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard

    TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2024

    The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.

    KARAKIA/PRAYERS

    ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Teanau Tuiono): E te Atua kaha rawa, ka tuku whakamoemiti atu mātou, mō ngā karakia kua waihotia mai ki runga i a mātou. Ka waiho i ō mātou pānga whaiaro katoa ki te taha. Ka mihi mātou ki te Kīngi, me te inoi atu mō te ārahitanga i roto i ō mātou whakaaroarohanga, kia mōhio ai, kia whakaiti ai tā mātou whakahaere i ngā take o te Whare nei, mō te oranga, te maungārongo, me te aroha o Aotearoa. Āmene.

    [Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests, we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in our deliberations that we may conduct the affairs of this House with wisdom and humility, for the welfare, peace, and compassion of New Zealand. Amen.]

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