The Government is set to force through its Three Waters reforms, u-turning on a previous promise to make it voluntary for councils to join up to the amalgamation plan.
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Locals flee massive eruption at Mount Semeru, Indonesia. Source / @TheInsiderPaper via Twitter
December 4 2021 There were 98 new community cases of Covid-19 in the community today, as businesses around the country get used to the traffic light system and Aucklanders celebrate their freedom.
Between 1970 and 1984, High Country farmer Eden Hore amounted to a remarkable collection of New Zealand couture. It became the most significant collection of its kind in Australasia. Video / Cam Neate
Trade Minister Damien O’Connor talks about trade from MIQ. Video / NZ Herald
Those most at risk and vulnerable lack affordable housing
Ministers Andrew Little and Kelvin Davis, along with Northland MP Willow Jean Prime, were welcomed by Ngāti Kahu to the waterside property that the iwi had occupied for five weeks, which has now been bought by the Crown for around $1.5m. Video / David Fisher
After more than 100 days in lockdown, Aucklanders can finally hit their local bar again.
Feral deer destroying native forest flora. Video / Forest and Bird
December 3 2021 There are 92 new Covid community cases on day one of the nation's move to the new traffic light system. The last day New Zealand recorded under 100 community cases was October 28, with 89 cases.
National Party leader Chris Luxon did his first Auckland "walkabout" with voters yesterday - and said the city should already be in the green light setting. Video / Michael Craig
Interview with Simpson Grierson partner Shan Wilson. Video / NZ Herald
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: The traffic light system explained. Video / Jed Bradley / Mark Mitchell / Ben Cummins
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Waiheke Island Tourism Incorporated chair Christina Hyde is welcoming Aucklanders to the island as NZ moves to the traffic light system and Christmas parties are back on. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland pubs are back in business with midnight openings as NZ enters the traffic light system. Video / NZ Herald
A mature pōhutukawa tree was cut down in Grafton last night. Video / Supplied
Bay City Mitsubishi asking donations to fill up a van for foodbank.
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December 2 2021 National MP Simon Bridges has been given the key finance and infrastructure portfolios by new leader Christopher Luxon - handing him the third ranking in his caucus.
The country prepares to move into the Covid-19 Protection framework a.k.a traffic light system. Video / NZ Herald
Mobility scooter riders take to the streets of Havelock North as part of a training session. Video / Hastings District Council
Two teens headed to Japan for high school and rugby scholarships.
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New United States Ambassador Tom Udall during his press conference at Camperdown, his residence in Lower Hutt. Video / Mark Mitchell
New Zealand's director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield told Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB he was keeping an open mind about Omicron. Video / Newstalk ZB
Watch: How Emirates has flown through the pandemic. Video / Emirates
Dr Joel Rindelaub debuts Vax the Nation music video with Randa and Siouxsie Wiles plus cameos from politicians Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour. Video / Dr Joel Rindelaub
Shakespeare Tavern owner Sunny Kaushal who is upset that the Government has not factored in the hospitality vouchers for places like his. Video / Dean Purcell
There were 146 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today on the eve of New Zealand moving to the new traffic light system. Video / NZ Herald
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Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says that the Omicron variant is "not a cause for panic" as NZ experts track its impact overseas. Video / Pool
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Christchurch firm Robolab develops robot to help with the fight against Covid. Video / Supplied