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Public transport plays key role in response to fuel insecurity
23 March 2026

Public transport providers are seeing an increase in patronage amid global fuel challenges.
Overhaul of dog control legislation “much needed”
22 March 2026

Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s plan to review dog control laws.
LGNZ suggests pragmatic way forward for Local Government reorganisation
25 February 2026

The proposed boards overseeing Local Government reorganisation need a single focus so that reform can be delivered quickly.

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