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Jacob Jones

Reporter · NZ

Indexed articles, last 90 days
3
Latest publication
Sep 28, 2026
Outlet visibility, for NZ Herald
Top 5K sites
Earliest in this view
Aug 25, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Jacob Jones

    Black swan influx: Auckland board seeks advice over beach health risks (opens the original)

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    Orakei Local Board Member Margaret Voyce stands with the troublesome swans. Photo / Supplied An Auckland local board is seeking advice on what to do about black swans – and their faeces – becoming prolific on some Eastern Bays beaches. The Ōrākei Local Board has voted unanimously to seek a comprehensive assessment of the environmental, water quality and public health issues caused by the swans. It’s seeking advice from Health New Zealand, Fish and Game and the Department of Conservation. Ōrākei

  2. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Jacob Jones

    Mobile speed camera trailers vandalised 18 times since rollout (opens the original)

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    The country’s 10 mobile speed camera trailers have been vandalised at least 18 times since they were rolled out in September last year. Data released to Newstalk ZB under the Official Information Act shows between September last year and this August, cameras have been graffitied 11 times, tyres on a camera trailer have been slashed once and cameras and trailers have been damaged in other ways six times. The cameras are installed on big trailers, which can be moved anywhere they’re deemed necessa

  3. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · Jacob Jones

    MSD staff face at least 22 security incidents a day (opens the original)

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    Major incidents fell, but phone and in-person incidents remained widespread. Photo / Gisborne Herald Social welfare staff are dealing with at least 22 security incidents a day, including abuse and threats of suicide and self-harm. Data released to Newstalk ZB under the Official Information Act shows the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) recorded 8142 security events last year. That’s down slightly from 8390 in 2024 but still higher than 7292 in 2023. MSD Deputy Chief Executive Melissa Gill sa

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