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The election of any Pope tends to be retro-fitted in ways that make the choice seem inevitable. God’s will, no less. If the new Pope had been Italian (“Time for the papacy to return home!) or a staunch conservative (“Time for a balance to the liberalism of Francis!”) then much the same process would be taking place. It seems apparent that Cardinal Robert Prevost looks to have been a protege of Francis, who made him a cardinal in 2023. This was in the wake of the 2022 Curia reforms that de-centralised power, and elevated the role of bishops’ conferences in particular.
While the LWDW framework plays a key role in shaping how waste, storm and drinking water services are planned, built and paid for in New Zealand, more than half of respondents (55 per cent) said they had never heard of it, with one person stating, “I have absolutely no idea what it is about.”
“The criminal investigation will continue and is not affected by the resignation. I have no further comment at this stage,” says Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.
Climate Liberation Aotearoa recently displayed several large banners around the Aoraki/Mt Cook area to protest for a new long-term sustainability plan for helicopters in Aoraki National Park.
The two historic items have come together for the first time as part of the Petone Rugby Football Club’s (RFC), 140th anniversary (1885 -2025) celebrations.
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Protecting communities from flooding and ensuring a sustainable and climate resilient water future will be a key focus at a major stormwater conference in Rotorua next week.
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