TVNZ Live Election Debates: Heated Opinions of Luxon and Hopkins   As the October election approaches, Christopher Luxon and Chris Hopkins, the leaders of the National Party and the Labour Party, respectively, squared off in TVNZ’s first leader debate. The two leaders clashed primarily over their opinions on the economy and crime.   Opinions on…

Brad Olsen predicts rise in GDP but warns of ‘shadow recession’   A leading economist believes New Zealand will bounce out of a recession when the new figures are revealed later this week but warns the economy isn’t back to normal. It comes after the economy contracted over the previous two quarters, putting New Zealand…

Watercare Reveals Auckland’s Top 5 Suburbs for Oil and Fat Runoff   Watercare has unveiled the top five suburbs in Auckland where the highest levels of oil and fat runoff are causing concern. This revelation comes through a social media announcement this month, shedding light on the problem of residents pouring oil, grease, and fats…

Controversy Surrounds Ashburton City Council’s Decision to Demolish 90-Year-Old Building for Parking Lot Construction   Ashburton City Council’s decision to demolish a brick building over 90 years old to make way for a parking lot has sparked controversy. Local heritage preservation groups have raised objections to this decision. The building in question, located at 255…