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Keith Rankin Analysis – FPP was the Winner on Election Day. An MMMP fix
Keith Rankin writes; I have just described an excellent MMMP system, which tweaks MMP to remove the FPP wrinkles we saw this year, and works exactly the same from a voter perspective. One vote for one party, and one vote for one candidate.
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Student founders mark major milestone – AUT News
Source: Auckland University of Technology 16 Nov, 2026 More than 50 AUT students have completed Ara Tipu, AUT’s start-up programme delivered in partnership with The King’s Trust Aotearoa New Zealand, transforming early-stage ideas into business concepts through mentoring and hands-on entrepreneurial learning. Students from the programme’s 2026 cohorts recently came together to celebrate their achievements…
Kayaking adventure ends in relief following rescue
Source: New Zealand Police A four-day kayaking trip ended in a major rescue for one man after his vessel took on water in Beachlands on Thursday night. It was a case of all hands-on deck when a kayaker was spotted in distress near Second View Avenue at about 7.20pm. A person on shore saw what…
Search continues for missing swimmer, Karioitahi
Source: New Zealand Police Search efforts will continue today for a missing swimmer at Karioitahi Beach. Police were contacted at about 6.30pm on Saturday night, after five people got into trouble in the water. “Four people exited the water safely, one in serious but stable condition, and the others in minor condition,” Acting Inspector Garry…
Asbestos Awareness Week: Until you know, assume asbestos
Source: Worksafe New Zealand Asbestos remains the country’s number one work-related killer – responsible for an estimated 220 people dying each year from asbestos-related diseases. In the past it was widely used in building materials because it’s strong, durable and resistant to heat. Asbestos remains present in many buildings across New Zealand – particularly those…
Start of car park fees at Te-Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 November 2026 “Following a successful paid car parking pilot programme in the South Island earlier this year, DOC decided to extend the programme to several other popular sites as a way for visitors to contribute to nature experiences they enjoy,” says DOC Director of Heritage and Visitors David Butt.…
Start of car park fees at various DOC sites
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 November 2026 “Following a successful paid car parking pilot programme earlier this year, DOC decided to extend the programme to several other popular sites as a way for visitors to contribute to nature and the experiences they enjoy,” says DOC Director of Heritage and Visitors David Butt. “The revenue…
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