Posts by The Press
2215 days ago

West Coast does not have 1000 years worth of coal left - MBIE

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Claims the West Coast has 1000 years worth of coal left to mine have been debunked.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has said 96 years is a more realistic figure for the amount of coal left on the Coast.

The West Coast has about 664.1 million tonnes of coal resources and reserves left, but not all of the coal could realistically be recovered.

Coal Action Network Aotearoa Cindy Baxter said there were plenty of alternatives to coal for the dairy industry and steel production.

"The West Coast is already seeing very real impacts of climate change, which is costing jobs, causing slips, causing dumps to be scattered all over our coastlines," she said.

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7 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.3% Yes
    41.3% Complete
  • 32.8% Maybe?
    32.8% Complete
  • 25.9% No
    25.9% Complete
436 votes
22 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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