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Keith Rankin Analysis – An Opportunity for Cautious Radicalism

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August 16, 2026

Keith Rankin writes; Universal Basic Income... Opportunity presents its particular policy for a universal basic income (UBI, or 'Citizens Income' as they call it) as an aspiration; as a basis for public discussion and not as a scheme to be imposed on those people who push-back from engagement with the concept.

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Emergency waste funding grants for five councils

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Source: New Zealand Government Emergency waste funding of $250,000 for five councils affected by severe weather events in January and February, has been announced by Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg today.  “The Government remains committed to supporting councils and communities dealing with the aftermath of severe weather events. “Councils applied for funding for a…

Construction begins on SH39 Mangati Bridge

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Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on the permanent two-lane replacement of the Mangati Bridge on State Highway 39 (SH39), between Ōtorohanga and Pirongia, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “The replacement bridge being delivered by Oxcon will be built higher and stronger to improve the corridor’s resilience to flooding and extreme weather,…

Aranui’s new trial bus service to start on 31 August 2026

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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Aranui’s new trial bus service to start on 31 August 2026 | Environment Canterbury Date: 17 Aug 2026 Environment Canterbury © 2026Retrieved: 11:20am, Mon 17 Aug 2026ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/aranuis-new-trial-bus-service-to-start-on-31-august-2026

Surfer rescued off Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth

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Source: New Zealand Police A surfer was safely recued after getting into difficulty approximately 200 metres offshore from Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth. Police were notified at about 3.20pm yesterday after a concerned member of the public observed the surfer appearing unable to make it back to shore in challenging sea conditions. At the time, winds were estimated…

Update: Car fire, body located in Aria, Waitomo

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Foster:  A postmortem examination is expected to take place tomorrow after a body was found in a car fire in Aria, Waitomo, yesterday.  Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand were alerted around 6am on Sunday 16 August to a car on…

Update 2: Maeroa incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Charges have been entered for the 23-year-old man in relation to the serious incident in Maeroa on Saturday night.  He is due in Hamilton District Court today, charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and attempted murder.  One victim remains in hospital in…

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