SOUTHLAND — The New Zealand government has announced up to $50,000 in additional support for farmers and growers in Southland and parts of Otago due to challenging spring weather conditions, classified as a medium-scale adverse event.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has approved a significant increase in Chief Executive Mike Theelen's remuneration, raising it by 27% over a three-year period.
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Snapchat, the visual messaging app, has reached a milestone in New Zealand, exceeding 1.5 million monthly active users.
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The New Zealand Government has announced the next phase of the Royal Commission into COVID-19, which will feature new commissioners and an expanded scope.
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A man in his 20s died from myocarditis caused by the Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine just hours after searching "heart racing since vaccine" and "myocarditis" on his phone, according to a report by the Health and Disability Commissioner.
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TAURANGA — Two free events at Techweek24 in Tauranga will showcase digital art and literature using virtual reality and children's writings.
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The Taxpayers' Union of New Zealand has criticized the judiciary for its recently revealed list of perks, which includes free air travel and accommodations for spouses, generous sabbaticals, and access to limousines.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The Auditor-General has expressed concerns over the lack of transparency and accountability in the Fast-track Approvals Bill, urging lawmakers to reconsider the legislation.
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Keep New Zealand Beautiful (KNZB), a not-for-profit organisation focused on litter reduction and environmental education, has issued an urgent appeal for funding to sustain its programmes.
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WELLINGTON — The High Court in Wellington has ruled that a diplomatic representative from Myanmar can enter New Zealand to attend an ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) meeting this week.
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A new survey by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner in New Zealand has highlighted major concerns about children's privacy risks, particularly around social media use.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The University of Canterbury (UC) has signed a multi-year agreement with the Aardman Academy, the training arm of the Academy Award-winning Aardman Animations studio behind Wallace and Gromit.
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Despite significant global shifts impacting energy security, New Zealand's energy sector has retained its position among the top 10 countries in balancing energy equity, security, and sustainability, according to the latest Energy Trilemma report.
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A coalition called Excellence in Mind, comprising mental health practitioners, is raising concerns about the increasing trend of diagnosing and prescribing medication for mental health conditions like ADHD.
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TARANAKI — Greenfern Industries successfully harvested its first batch of medicinal cannabis in October 2023 at its Taranaki facility, passing New Zealand's stringent quality tests.
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A new study shows that micro-influencers on Twitter (1,000-10,000 followers) play a significant role in disseminating information during crises, more so than influencers with larger followings.
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The New Zealand Republic campaign group has criticised the Reserve Bank's decision to feature King Charles III on the country's coins.
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A recent article by J.R. Bruning has raised concerns about the vulnerability of technical and scientific information to manipulation by vested interests.
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The Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster, has called for higher penalties for data breaches at the National Cyber Security Summit in Wellington.
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The Taxpayers' Union criticises the New Zealand Film Commission's decision to invest $800,000 in a film about Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, according to a statement released by the Union's film critic, Jordan Williams.
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DANNEVIRKE — The Tararua District Council is proceeding with the installation of a water fluoridation plant in Dannevirke, as directed by the Ministry of Health, with the capital works costs fully funded by the Ministry.
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A new study from Massey University has found that alcohol use causes more harm to others than to the drinker.
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AUCKLAND — Auckland's shortage of sand, which caused construction delays ahead of Christmas, could impact building and roading projects across the upper North Island unless the government takes action, according to the Aggregate and Quarry Association of New Zealand.
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A new study by John Gibson of the University of Waikato's Department of Economics finds that New Zealand had roughly four percent cumulative excess mortality in the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, equivalent to approximately 4,000 excess deaths.
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In 2023, New Zealand experienced a natural increase of 19,071 more births than deaths, marking the lowest annual figure since 1943, when the margin stood at 17,562, according to data unveiled by Stats NZ.
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New Zealand's public hospital infrastructure will require $115bn in investment over the next 30 years to address an ageing estate and meet changing demographic needs, according to a report by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission.
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MT MAUNGANUI — Bay of Plenty Regional Council has added 11 air sensors to its existing network of 11 monitors in Mount Maunganui, where air pollution is at its greatest concentration.
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WAIKATO — The University of Waikato and the New Zealand Ministry of Health have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a third medical school in the Waikato region.
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Supporters will gather peacefully in front of Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, on Thursday, February 29, at 1:00 pm, to demand an immediate halt to mandated injections and a full investigation into their harms.
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New Zealand's Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones, has come under fire in a new poll that shows 85% of respondents do not trust him to do his job.
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An open letter to the New Zealand government, written by 30 lawyers and scholars, warns that the country is now "on notice" that Israel's actions in Gaza may constitute genocide.
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As many as 15,000 children in New Zealand are estimated to be working paid jobs to support their families, according to research by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), which called for more support for these students.
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New Zealand's Family Planning has changed its name to Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa, effective from 14 February.
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The New Zealand Bar Association (NZBA) has expressed concerns over the government's decision to withdraw funding for sentencing reports under Section 27 of the Sentencing Act 2002.
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The New Zealand Citizen Covid-19 Inquiry (NZCCI) has published its terms of reference document, which is available to download from its website, and is appealing for donations to fund the inquiry, with an initial target of $300,000.
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IAB New Zealand's latest Digital Advertising Revenue Report shows a 7.3% growth in Q3 2023, reaching $534.8 million.
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Sealegs International, a leading manufacturer of amphibious boats, plans to relocate a portion of its manufacturing operations to Malaysia due to increased costs in New Zealand following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NORTHLAND — A project to rewild a Northland valley in New Zealand, creating a wetland from previously grazed land, has been marked to celebrate World Wetlands Day.
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The Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19's handling has launched a dedicated online submissions site to hear from people about their pandemic experiences.
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Heavier and longer trucks in New Zealand do not ruin the roads and may actually be cleaner and greener, according to Dom Kalasih, interim CEO of Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand.
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A new state-of-the-art canning facility for pet food, the first of its kind in New Zealand, will open next month with the aim of attracting global brands to manufacture in the country.
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WHANGAPARAOA — A recent survey has shown that the population of tuatara on Tiritiri Matangi island in New Zealand is thriving 20 years after their reintroduction.
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Foodstuffs North Island is to begin a trial of facial recognition technology (FRT) in 25 of its stores on 8 February, to assess whether the technology is an effective way of reducing retail crime.
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New Zealand has slipped to third place in the annual Corruption Perceptions index (CPI), which ranks countries according to their perceived levels of public sector corruption.
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The Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons, led by Chairman Prof. Tony Blakely, announced support for the government's consultation regarding potential expansion of the Inquiry's terms of reference.
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New Zealand's hospitality sector saw spending drop 1.4% year-on-year in January, despite a 3.9% rise in core retail spending, according to data from Worldline NZ.
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New Zealanders believe charging for infrastructure services based on household usage is the most fair, according to a survey by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga.
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The challenges facing New Zealand's transport system include an ageing road network, extreme weather events, congestion and emissions reduction, according to a briefing by the NZ Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi, to the country's incoming Minister of Transport.
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WHANGAMATA — Real estate company Barfoot & Thompson has acquired Whangamata Real Estate, marking the company's expansion into the Coromandel area.
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TARANAKI — Taranaki Regional Council's (TRC) most recent data reveals a 18% rise in public transportation patronage in 2023, with buses in the region carrying a total of 744,037 passengers across 42,973 bus trips.
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NAPIER — Napier City Council is set to discuss the topics and options it will put to the community in its Three-Year Plan 2024-27 consultation, which is due to open in late March.
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BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope has welcomed the government's "moderate" 2% rise, taking into account "inflationary pressures and general economic conditions".
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Air New Zealand has released a study revealing that it contributed $2.7bn to the New Zealand economy in FY23, facilitating a total of $26.4bn in economic activity across areas including tourism, exports and imports.
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A petition calling for an investigation into the Midwifery Council's removal of references to women and babies from its revised scope of practice has received over 2,000 signatures.
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Exports from New Zealand declined by 4.5% to $68.7bn in 2023, while imports dropped by 5% to $82.3bn, leading to a trade deficit of $13.6bn, according to data from Stats NZ.
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PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North Police are appealing for information following a suspicious car fire which saw a vehicle engulfed in flames on the side of the road.
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AUCKLAND — A licensed firearms dealer in Auckland, has been charged with multiple offences, including unlawfully selling firearms and ammunition, following an investigation by police.
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Voyager Internet, the New Zealand telecommunications, internet service provider and hosting company, has appointed Deidre Steyn as its new CEO, effective from 1 February.
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CANTERBURY — A large fire in Hurunui District, spanning 50 hectares, is still burning despite being contained, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
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HAMILTON — Boon Arts, the group behind the Kirikiriroa Hamilton Boon Street Art Festival, is launching the Boon Sculpture Trail in the city from 3 February to 31 March 2024.
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The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand has warned that hospitalisations for asthma attacks are likely to rise during the early weeks of the new school term, with one in eight Kiwi children living with the condition.
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GREYMOUTH — Two men have been arrested and charged by New Zealand Police's West Coast Tactical Crime Unit in connection with the theft of a vehicle and jewellery with a combined value of $20,000 from a store in Greymouth on 19 November 2022.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has revealed that the government is to extend public spending cuts to all public service organisations.
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AUCKLAND CITY — A new research project aims to create a database of all the lava caves under Auckland, to help developers avoid damaging the sites.
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New Zealand police, working with international partners, have restrained a Wellington property and $462,000 believed to be the proceeds of a pyramid scheme.
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WAIPUKURAU — A water main break on Porangahau Road in Waipukurau has left 4,000 residents on the brink of a water shortage, leading the local council to introduce emergency Level 4 water restrictions.
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The fruiting season for toxic karaka berries has begun, with the country's Veterinary Association issuing a warning to dog owners to be vigilant.
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New Zealand has been granted adequacy status by the European Commission, meaning that the country's levels of personal data protection are aligned with European standards.
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WANAKA — The NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival has announced its 2024 dates and opened competition entries.
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A six-member team from New Zealand's Defence Force will be deployed to the Middle East to protect commercial and naval shipping in the Red Sea, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced.
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New data from realestate.co.nz has shown that the total value of residential property listed across New Zealand decreased by 22.8% in 2023, equivalent to a drop of $28.6bn compared to 2022.
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Researchers and students at the University of Canterbury have mapped over 140,000 landslides triggered by Cyclone Gabrielle in an effort to create models for future weather events.
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John Carnegie, chief executive of Energy Resources Aotearoa, has been appointed interim chair of the World Energy Council's finance and audit committee, putting him on the council's board.
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Five-member band Camerata Caipira, known for its 2013 WOMAD appearance, returns to New Zealand for a mini-tour of the North Island and a performance at CubaDupa Festival.
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CANTERBURY — Firefighters have extinguished two large grass fires in Canterbury and are in the final stages of controlling a third, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
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HAWKE'S BAY — A group of tourists were successfully rescued on Thursday morning after becoming trapped between the rising tide and steep cliffs while walking to the Gannet Colony at Cape Kidnappers.
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NAPIER — Salty Palate Seafood Celebration is set to make its debut in Hawke's Bay, promising an immersive seafood experience.
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Catherine Chidgey's novels 'The Axeman’s Carnival' and 'Pet' are nominated for the 2024 Dublin Literary Award, a €100,000 prize for a work of fiction published in English.
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Tapuwae Roa, a Māori social impact organization, is launching the 2024 Rakahinonga Roadshow to promote Māori entrepreneurship.
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OPOTIKI — Online ticket sales for the Opotiki Lantern Festival in New Zealand have skyrocketed for this Sunday's event.
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The decision by the New Zealand government to end the Road User Charges (RUC) exemption for light electric vehicles (EVs) from April is a positive step towards road repair, but may slow down light EV uptake, according to road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand.
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UPPER HUTT — Animal rights activists are planning to protest outside the Wellington Cup this weekend, accusing the race of being a celebration of animal abuse.
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AUCKLAND — Dental Boutique, a leading cosmetic and general dentistry clinic in Australia, has expanded to New Zealand with its first international location in Auckland.
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AUCKLAND — Eight alleged shoplifters have been arrested by New Zealand police in Counties Manukau South since the start of 2024, with almost $20,000 worth of goods stolen.
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According to New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS), the Ministry of Health (MoH) began a study in 2022 into the long-term effects of myocarditis related to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, aiming to report in early 2023.
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The New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS) has submitted a statement to the Australian government committee for the upcoming COVID-19 Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI).
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WELLINGTON — Porirua City Council has moved to a pre-order system for its 200-litre water tanks due to high demand.
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New Zealand's Thomson Whisky has been named Rising Star for 2024 by online retailer The Whisky Exchange, making it the first time a distillery from the country has received the award.
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The Taxpayers' Union has called on Kāinga Ora to improve its efficiency after it was reported that over 1000 of its houses have been left vacant for four months, despite a waiting list of tens of thousands of applicants.
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Labour-hire and recruitment company ELE entered receivership in December 2022, terminating the jobs of almost 1000 workers across New Zealand, around 500 of whom were migrant workers on temporary visas.
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Maritime New Zealand has filed a charge against KiwiRail following an incident in January 2023, when the Interislander ferry Kaitaki lost power approaching Wellington Harbour, requiring it to issue a mayday before making its way to port.
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The New Zealand Ministry of Health is seeking public input on proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) until February 18.
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The first Women's British and Irish Lions Tour will take place in New Zealand in September 2027, with the government providing $3.9 million in funding.
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Alpine ski racer Ruby Fullerton and freeskier Hamish Barlow will represent New Zealand at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games.
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Neighbours Aotearoa is a month-long celebration running throughout March, which encourages people across New Zealand to connect with their neighbours through activities or events.
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Owners of light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids will be required to pay road user charges (RUC) in New Zealand from 1 April 2024.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The New Zealand government has cancelled the Auckland Light Rail project, claiming that it would have cost $29.2bn - almost twice the amount that had originally been estimated.
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New Zealand's property market has seen a general slowing in growth with home values increasing across the main centres, but at a reduced rate, according to QV's latest House Price Index.
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Financial complaints in New Zealand have risen by 17% for the six months from July to December 2023, with a 36% increase in the number of cases investigated by Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL), a financial ombudsman service.
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New data from the Ministry of Health shows that only 46% of adults in New Zealand are meeting global guidelines for physical activity, a significant drop of 5% from the previous year.
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