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An astronomer says New Zealand could become the second country in the world — and by far the largest — to receive nationwide dark sky status with a commitment to prioritising “responsible lighting”. 
A 25-square-kilometre park in the Queenstown-lakes district of Otago has been announced as the latest internationally certified “dark sky park” according to non-profit organisation Dark Sky International. 
Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park now joins more than 210 other places globally that have demonstrated robust community support for dark sky advocacy, striving to protect the night from light pollution. 
Gareth Davies from Dark Sky International told Breakfast this morning: “We want to preserve these dark skies for our children and our children’s children.
“This is not about astronomy, this is something from the heart, because it comes from our ancestors. It’s what our ancestors saw hundreds of years ago. That’s the incredible thing.” 
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He said New Zealand’s skies are among the darkest in the world, and he hopes that more parts of the country will commit to “responsible lighting” as the first step toward achieving dark sky nationhood. 
“It’s the first block for Otago and we want to be able to bring as much of the country in as possible.” 
He said the night sky is particularly important in New Zealand’s culture. 
“It’s such a special resource, we recognise the dark sky in Matariki as New Zealanders and we want to become the first dark sky nation.
“If you go out there and you see that amazing sky, it is truly something.” 
Niue is the only country in the world that’s entirely designated as a dark sky place.
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When it comes to likability, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has seen a big boost, up 15 points on last month to +8 percent. Labour leader Chris Hipkins also saw an increase, up five points to -1 percent.
David Seymour is up 4 points to -7 percent, while Winston Peters is up 13 points to -5 percent.
The poll comes after a turbulent time for the Greens, following MP Julie Anne Genter being referred to the Privileges Committee this week, accused of threatening and intimidating National Minister Matt Doocey after she yelled in his face during a debate in the House.
It is the fourth scandal to hit the Green Party in less than a year.
Last year, Dr Elizabeth Kerekere quit the party after bullying allegations surfaced about her behaviour towards other Green Party MPs, staff and members.
Then, at the start of this year, Golriz Ghahraman resigned after she was caught shoplifting. She has since pleaded guilty to four counts of shoplifting in Auckland District Court.
Darleen Tana has been stood down pending an investigation after her husband’s company was accused of migrant exploitation.
Curia Market Research Ltd conducted the poll for the NZ Taxpayers’ Union. Curia is also the company that does National’s internal polling.
It is a random poll of 1000 adult New Zealanders and is weighted to the overall adult population. It was conducted by phone (landlines and mobile) and online between May 5 and May 7, 2024, has a maximum margin of error of +/- 3.1 percent and 4.2 percent were undecided on the party vote question.
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Kiwi tourists have been left stranded in Vanuatu this evening, after the island country’s national carrier hit an extreme bout of financial turbulence.
Air Vanuatu has reportedly gone into voluntary administration, with all flights this week cancelled.
Among the holidaymakers affected are Gavin and his wife, who were expected to fly home to Christchurch via Brisbane this afternoon.
“We’re not sure what’s going on,” he told 1News. “It’s been doom and gloom around the place.”
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Flights have been canned as Vanuatu’s government considers placing the national carrier into voluntary administration.
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A patchy internet and phone signal has made it difficult to find out any information.
“It creates an anxiety. It’s not what you want when you’re on holiday.”
There are currently 33 New Zealanders registered on SafeTravel as being in Vanuatu, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
“The ministry has not been approached for assistance from any New Zealanders in Vanuatu.”

<h2 class="articleLinkText mb-4 pt-2 ">Future flights under review</h2>
Vanuatu’s government today confirmed it’s considering placing Air Vanuatu into voluntary administration.
Representatives from Ernst & Young have arrived in the capital, Port Vila, after the international accounting firm was appointed to assist in “reviewing available options and put forward recommendations to the Vanuatu Government”, an Air Vanuatu spokesperson told 1News.
The airline confirmed all international flights from Thursday, May 9 through to Sunday, May 12 have been cancelled. All future flights are under review.
Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand (BARNZ) executive director Cath O’Brien said it’s “always a sad thing to hear of an airline going through these challenges”.
“It’s hard to say where things will go from here. Aviation, you know – it’s a complex and expensive business with high costs.”
Pacific routes, she said, are notoriously difficult to operate in.
“You haven’t got a lot of traffic to serve, but it’s a really important connectivity.”
Travellers who spoke to 1News said they’re unsure how they’ll pay for the extra nights overseas following talks with their insurers.
“They advised us that if the company has gone into liquidation, there’s a potential that we may not be covered,” Gavin said.
The uncertainty around the flights has led Oceania Football to move some of its upcoming matches from Port Vila to Fiji.

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Air New Zealand general manager domestic Jeremy O’Brien told 1News the airline “has a small number of customers who will be impacted by Air Vanuatu’s cancellations”.
He said while the airline “would like to be in a position to provide a service to Vanuatu”, ongoing issues with its supply chain and engine maintenance means they “currently don’t have enough aircraft to do so”.
Meanwhile, a Qantas spokesperson said it’s currently “supporting codeshare customers who have been impacted by Air Vanuatu cancellations”.
“We’re encouraging any Qantas customer who holds a booking on an Air Vanuatu flight between now and 31 May to call us or their travel agent to discuss options including refunds or a flight credit.
“We will work to book any of these customers who are mid-journey onto alternative flights.”
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However, a Waitangi Tribunal report said it would cause harm to vulnerable children.
The law change was part of ACT Party’s coalition deal with National.
The tribunal said there were clear breaches of the guarantee to Māori of self determination and the Treaty principles of partnership and active protection.
It also found that prejudice would arise from the rushed and arbitrary repeal of the section of the Act.
Minister for Children Karen Chhour said, in a statement, that the repeal of 7AA “has no effect on the need for Oranga Tamariki to keep children in state care safe”.
“The repeal of section 7AA does not prevent the consideration of the cultural wellbeing of children in state care, and existing partnerships between Oranga Tamariki and iwi and Māori organisations will continue.”
Some had raised concern with her that 7AA “has led Oranga Tamariki to focus more on a child’s cultural needs rather than their immediate safety, stability, and wellbeing”, Chhour said.
“Section 7AA was a measure introduced to address Treaty obligations. My concern is that it has taken the focus away from the best interests of the child.”
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A woman who attempted to smuggle $1.94 million worth of cocaine through Auckland airport has been sentenced to more than 5 years in jail.
Delphine Ganon, aged 42, appeared in the Manukau District Court today, and was convicted for importing and possessing a Class A controlled drug.
She arrived at Auckland airport on April 25, 2023 and was stopped for questioning by a customs officer.
Her two suitcases were examined, revealing a white powder in the lining of one suitcase which tested positive for cocaine.
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Contents of five cosmetics bottles also tested positive for liquified cocaine.
The 4.3 kilograms of cocaine recovered from the suitcase and cosmetics bottles would have produced around 43,300 common doses, with an estimated total street value of up to NZ$1.94 million. 
This seizure is estimated to have prevented up to NZ$1.29 million of social harm and cost to New Zealand.
Customs Manager Auckland Airport, Paul Williams, said this case is “a great demonstration of vigilance at the border by our frontline officers”. 
“Customs remains ever-alert in our daily fight to stop the flow of illegal drugs from entering New Zealand. Our officers are well-equipped to identify and stop people who think they can bring illegal substances into our communities,” Williams said.
The woman was sentenced to 5 years and 5 months in jail.
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<description><![CDATA[But the main event was her announcement of an additional $571 million for Defence at this year’s Budget. Of that, $408 million is going towards equipment and infrastructure. Subject to a final greenlight from Cabinet, it will include replacing the Unimogs and Pinzgauer trucks – the NZDF’s workhorses. Also in for an upgrade [...]
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But the main event was her announcement of an additional $571 million for Defence at this year’s Budget. 
Of that, $408 million is going towards equipment and infrastructure. Subject to a final greenlight from Cabinet, it will include replacing the Unimogs and Pinzgauer trucks – the NZDF’s workhorses. 
Also in for an upgrade are the NH90 helicopters – they’ll get improved navigation and radio systems. There’s money for a new maritime threat system that shows what’s happening across our waters and the Pacific. And 35 homes will be built at the Devonport Naval Base. 
Officials have also been warning for years about the number of people leaving the Defence Force. In June last year, the attrition rate sat at about 14 percent – but it’s now down to less than 10 percent. 
“I would like to see around 7 percent. That would be a great target to get,” Collins said. 
To help, $163 million over four years will go to improving the pay of uniformed personnel. That pales in comparison to the roughly $420 million over four years injected by the Labour Government last year. 
Asked by Newshub why there was such a bigger difference, Collins said it was the amount the Government could afford and it was a “significant improvement” on what Defence currently have. 
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said: “This is business as usual. It is less than the investment we made in Defence last year.” 
About $100 million of the funding boost comes from savings found at the Defence Force as part of the Government’s savings programme. 
Newshub asked Collins how close the NZDF got to the 6.5 percent savings target it was given. 
She said, “they did well”. Asked what “well” meant, she said: “Look, you can’t get blood out of a stone.” 
The minister’s expecting to receive a defense capability plan next month which will signal where further investment is needed. 
Many of our international partners are spending 2 percent of their GDP on defense, whereas we’re only slightly over 1 percent. The minister says she would like to see it lifted, but there’s only so much money. 
“It would be a lovely thing wouldn’t it. “
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<title>Concerns raised over DOC plan to halve Chatham Islands staff</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Public Service Association (PSA) says a proposal to halve the Department of Conservation’s Chatham Islands staff risks impacting front-line conservation efforts. DOC has proposed to cut year-round staff on the islands from 11 to five, and merge the office with the Wairarapa district. A boosted summer staff was also included in the proposal, which [...]
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The Public Service Association (PSA) says a proposal to halve the Department of Conservation’s Chatham Islands staff risks impacting front-line conservation efforts.
DOC has proposed to cut year-round staff on the islands from 11 to five, and merge the office with the Wairarapa district.
A boosted summer staff was also included in the proposal, which would see the on island team swell from five to 20 from October to April.
“Our members are feeling shocked and completely undervalued by this proposal,” said Duane Leo, PSA national secretary.
“The staff are a passionate group of workers, who work all year round to support and protect more than 40 species that are on the endangered list Chatham Islands animals,” he said.
Some of those species included the black robin, the Chatham Islands tūī, tomtit and warbler, and the Forbes’ parakeet.
Protecting endangered species was not just a summer job, Leo said.
“Workers are concerned that this proposal puts vital work at risk. DOC staff also undertake much work co-ordinating volunteers, and others who are working to save endangered species and now that won’t happen year round.”
The proposal as it stood would undermine conservation efforts on the island, he said.
“While changes may be needed, these are wholesale changes, without consultation with interest groups who understand the challenges on the island.”
Budget savings were not a factor in the change, DOC said.
Instead, it was in response to feedback from staff on the Chathams who had indicated their well-being was being negatively impacted under the current operational model, said Henry Weston, DOC’s deputy director-general of regional operations.
Staff and the PSA now had until May 22 to explore alternative proposals with DOC during a consultation period.
A final decision would be made by the end of the month.
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<title>Several teens arrested after spate of aggravated robberies across Auckland</title>
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He said Auckland officers carried out seven search warrants this week.
“Today, our teams executed a search warrant at a residential address in Glendene where a 17-year-old was arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery at a Hillsborough bar on Thursday 25 April,” Det Insp Baldwin said.
The teen appeared in the Waitākere Youth Court on Friday, charged with aggravated robbery and unlawfully getting into a stolen vehicle.
Another 17-year-old, who was previously arrested over the same Hillsborough robbery, has since been charged too.
Two other youths allegedly involved in the Hillsborough robbery were also arrested, Det Insp Baldwin said.
“A 12-year-old was also located at the address today and arrested in relation to an unrelated matter.”
Police have also charged three youths, all aged 17 or 18, over a separate alleged robbery at a Newmarket jeweller’s on April 12, Det Insp Baldwin said.
“A fourth person, aged 14, has since been referred to Youth Aid.”
And following an alleged third aggravated robbery at a Manurewa jeweller’s, Police have referred a 14-year-old to Youth Aid.
Detectives are “following positive lines of enquiry” to find others believed to be involved in the Manurewa robbery, said Det Insp Baldwin.
“I am proud of the progress the team has made thus far and they continue to work hard to hold offenders to account for this awful and alarming series of offending,” he added.
Further arrests haven’t been ruled out, as police look into other robberies at St Lukes, Ōnehunga, and another in Newmarket.
Det Insp Baldwin said police will maintain a presence “in and around shopping malls across the region”.
“To date, our teams have conducted hundreds of patrols and are visible in our communities,” he said.
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<title>Govt’s climate inquiry announcement receives cross-party support</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Government this morning announced it will launch an inquiry into the development of a climate adaptation framework for New Zealand. A Notice of Motion giving the Finance and Expenditure Committee the power to carry out the inquiry received cross-party support in the House. “An enduring and long-term approach is needed to provide New Zealanders [...]
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The Government this morning announced it will launch an inquiry into the development of a climate adaptation framework for New Zealand. 
A Notice of Motion giving the Finance and Expenditure Committee the power to carry out the inquiry received cross-party support in the House.
“An enduring and long-term approach is needed to provide New Zealanders and the economy with certainty as the climate continues to change,” Climate Change Minister Simon Watts said.
“Here in New Zealand, we are feeling the impacts of climate change and we are seeing more frequent and severe damaging natural events such as flooding, storms and landslips.
“Natural disasters are costly, and we need to take steps to safeguard against loss and ensure the things we value most – our communities, jobs, industries and homes – are prepared to withstand the impacts of climate change.”
The purpose of the inquiry is to develop and recommend guiding objectives and principles for the design of a climate adaptation framework for New Zealand.
The framework “will set out the Government’s approach to sharing the costs of preparing New Zealand for the impacts of climate change”.
“It will help communities and businesses understand what investment is planned in their area, for example whether the council will build flood protection infrastructure, and what support will be available to help with recovery from events like slips or floods. It will also seek to improve the way we share information, so everyone can make informed decisions about how they manage risks,” Watts said. 
It will also guide decision-making before a severe event and the response afterwards, “meaning we won’t have to start from scratch every time”.
“To find solutions which will be long lasting, we need broad agreement. That’s why I am delighted to have support from across the House for this motion, and a commitment to work together on this issue.”

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Labour climate spokesperson Megan Woods welcomed the move, saying the impact of climate change knows “no partisan politics”. 
“It is imperative we build enduring and long-lasting policies that outlast any one government,” she said.
“To do that we have to work across the House. We’ve done it before and can do it again.
“I welcome the conversation on climate change adaptation and look forward to cross-party work on this important issue.”
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick agreed, saying the party was “ready and willing to work with all political parties” to continue the critical climate adaptation work started by her predecessor, James Shaw.
“Just over a year ago our North Island was hammered by deadly and devastating climate-change charge weather events. Many are still grappling with the clean-up, insurance issues and infrastructure gaps. These are the consequences of a warming planet and we must do everything we can to both mitigate climate changing emissions and adapt. Good policy does both,” she said.
“We commend Minister Watts for picking up the mantle from Hon. James Shaw to progress critical climate adaptation work in a cross-party manner.”
 Swarbrick encouraged “everyone and their communities, hapū and iwi to get involved with the Inquiry to have their say”.
“Let’s get on with this critical work for people and planet.”
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<title>Roadworker crushed by truck dies in Auckland Hospital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A roadworker crushed by a truck in Remuera on Wednesday night has died in Auckland Hospital on Friday afternoon. The crash happened at around 10:18pm on Victoria Avenue where new asphalt was being put down, and left the man with critical injuries. On Thursday, Senior Sergeant Kuhrt Wieneke told Newshub “it wasn’t intentional.” “What we know [...]
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A roadworker crushed by a truck in Remuera on Wednesday night has died in Auckland Hospital on Friday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 10:18pm on Victoria Avenue where new asphalt was being put down, and left the man with critical injuries.
On Thursday, Senior Sergeant Kuhrt Wieneke told Newshub “it wasn’t intentional.” 
“What we know is a large truck rolled down the hill and collected one of the workers here,” he said. 
“He has been taken through to Auckland City Hospital with some leg and pelvic crush injuries.”
In a statement from police on Thursday morning, it was confirmed the truck immediately left the scene after the man was run over.
However, police said they located the vehicle and driver in Papatoetoe.
The crash remains under investigation and police said an examination of the truck will be part of their enquiries.
“Anyone who may have further information to assist our enquiries can contact Police on 105 quoting file number 240505/8159,” a police spokesperson said on Friday.
‘You can also contact Police online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 clicking ‘Update Report’ and reference the file number above.”
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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