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Govt Announces ‘Record’ 4 Billion Funding for Pothole Prevention

Govt Announces ‘Record’ 4 Billion Funding for Pothole Prevention

Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. chrislynchmedia.com The Coalition Government has announced a boost of funding for pothole prevention, with indicative funding levels confirmed by NZTA showing a record increase in funding

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Investigation Into Allegations of Misuse of 2023 Census Data

Investigation Into Allegations of Misuse of 2023 Census Data

Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. chrislynchmedia.com Stats NZ has asked an independent external party to investigate allegations of misuse of census data collected for the 2023 Census. Last year Stats NZ

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The 2024 Budget: What It Could Mean for You and Your Family

Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. chrislynchmedia.com Budget 2024 aims to “ease the cost of living, deliver better health and education services and restore law and order” so what does it all

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Karen Chhour Responds to Te Pati Maori’s ‘Divisive Outbursts’

Karen Chhour Responds to Te Pati Maori’s ‘Divisive Outbursts’

Chris Lynch chrislynchmedia.com ACT MP Karen Chhour has responded to the Maori Party’s “divisive outbursts.” Co-leader Rawiri Waititi  said yesterday, ‘It’s now time for us to step comfortably into our rangatiratanga and to not give too much to this Pakeha Government with their Pakeha Budget for their

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Now It’s a ‘Mixed Legacy’

Now It’s a ‘Mixed Legacy’

First, it was the Washington Post, describing a murderous terrorist leader as an “austere religious scholar”. Then it was CNN, wittering about “mostly peaceful protests” – literally against a backdrop of flaming cars and buildings. Now it’s the turn of the BBC – surprise, surprise. The BBC has come under fire

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Pharmacist Criticised for Inadequate Information Before Rory Nairn Died Due to COVID-19 Vaccination

Pharmacist Criticised for Inadequate Information Before Rory Nairn Died Due to COVID-19 Vaccination

Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. chrislynchmedia.com The Health and Disability Commissioner has criticised a pharmacist for not providing enough information to Rory Nairn before he received the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. The

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Issues of the Day

Issues of the Day

Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters promises he is pursuing “all options” to get New Zealand nationals back here quickly and safely. Noumea descended into chaos on Monday, with armed clashes between indigenous Kanak pro-independence protesters and security forces. They were sparked by anger at a proposed new law that

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Sombre Mood Accompanies Independence Day Celebrations

Sombre Mood Accompanies Independence Day Celebrations

BICOM BICOM provides accurate, timely and balanced information that is read by officials, experts, journalists and many others. What’s happening: Muted celebrations are being held today to mark the 76th anniversary of Israel’s independence. * Last night’s annual torch-lighting ceremony was pre-recorded, for the first time ever. In

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Deputy Prime Minister Condemns AUT Law Dean for ‘Gutter Level’ Remarks against King’s Counsel

Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. chrislynchmedia.com Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has criticised the Dean of the AUT Law School after she publicly told a highly-respected King’s Counsel to “die

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