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PM Luxon to visit Papua New Guinea
Source: New Zealand Government In the 50th year of Papua New Guinea’s independence, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Port Moresby this week to celebrate the enduring friendship between our...
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New training launched for New Zealand’s silent harm, asbestos
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 August 2025 WorkSafe has joined forces with Site Safe, a leading construction health and safety organisation, to deliver new training for asbestos awareness. WorkSafe has...
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Celebrating 60 Years of the Cook Islands’ Unique Path
Source: New Zealand Government Speech for Constitution Day Celebrations of the Cook Islands hosted by the Upokina Taoro (East Cook Island Community Group) and Cook Islands Development Agency New Zealand...
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Speech – transforming our national qualification
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa, It’s a privilege to speak with you today about the future of our national secondary qualification. Thank you to Katherine Rich and Rachel Simpson...
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Health – Clare Foundation and Health Coalition Aotearoa launch bold partnership to tackle food system inequities in South Auckland
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) is proud to announce a new five-year partnership with Clare Foundation to address structural barriers to healthy food environments in South Auckland. This...
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Energy reserve ensures security for next decade
Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones have welcomed an agreement by Genesis, Mercury, Meridian, and Contact to establish a strategic energy reserve,...
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Replacing NCEA to transform secondary education
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is proposing to replace NCEA with new national qualifications that ensure young people have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, Prime Minister Christopher...
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Pay Equity – Documents reveal Govt efforts to avoid scrutiny on pay equity – CTU
Source: NZ CTU Newly released Government documents reveal the lengths to which ministers went to avoid scrutiny and ignore official advice on their decision to gut the Equal Pay Act...
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Unlabelled GE food leaves consumers in the dark
Source: Charles Hyland, Chair, Soil & Health Association of New Zealand Aotearoa New Zealand – Consumers have just lost a fundamental right to informed choice about the food they’re eating, says...
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Zero Waste Network name evolves
Source: Zero Waste Network The Zero Waste Network is expanding to become Zero Waste Aotearoa so we can better achieve our goal of building a waste free future together. Our...
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Boosting trade ties with Thailand and Indonesia
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay departs today for Thailand and Indonesia to strengthen New Zealand’s economic ties with two of Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest‑growing economies....
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Speech to National Party Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Ka nui te mihi kia koutou. Kia Ora, good afternoon, everyone! How great is it to be here in Christchurch! Before I start can I acknowledge...
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Unleashing growth on conservation land
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 August 2025 Source: Office of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Conservation “The Department of Conservation manages huge tracts of New Zealand, from the...
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Statement by Minister McClay following US tariff announcement
Source: New Zealand Government The United States has confirmed that tariffs on New Zealand exports will increase from 10 per cent to 15 per cent from 7 August, placing us...
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Documents reveal Government efforts to avoid scrutiny on pay equity – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Newly released Government documents reveal the lengths to which ministers went to avoid scrutiny and ignore official advice on their decision to gut the Equal Pay Act and...
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Reuben’s Brought Home the Bacon… and the Ham! – PR.co.nz
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Reuben’s Brought Home the Bacon… and the Ham! – PR.co.nz Rueben Sharples, owner of The Aussie Butcher New Lynn, is proud to share that his...
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Employment – Are Foodstuffs reneging on agreement to rehire Victoria Park New World staff displaced by fire?
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union members who worked at Victoria Park New World, which was severely damaged by a fire in mid-June, say that Foodstuffs North Island managers appear...
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Foreign Police Forces in NZ – Peace Action opposes establishment of FBI office in NZ
Source: Peace Action Wellington “Peace Action Wellington completely opposes the opening of a US FBI office in Aotearoa New Zealand. The decision by the NZ government to allow a foreign...
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Education – Simone Kaho awarded 2025 Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writer’s Residency in Hawaii
Source: Creative New Zealand Fulbright New Zealand and Creative New Zealand are delighted to announce Simone Kaho is the recipient of the 2025 Pacific Writer’s Residency. This annual award is...
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Greenpeace – Luxon opens the door to billions in taxpayer-funded oil field decommissioning costs
Source: Greenpeace In an act of climate denial, the Luxon Government is today planning to pass legislation to try to restart offshore oil and gas exploration, but they are also slipping...
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Heritage NZ – Exhibition with a difference at Alberton
Source: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga An exhibition with a difference will be unveiled at Alberton, the historic Mt Albert mansion cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, on...
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Tripartite Accord positive step for Auckland
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand Making the most of Auckland’s port and waterfront is a step closer with formal approval of a Tripartite Accord between Auckland Council, the Port...
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Pay Equity – Treacherous betrayal of women over pay equity laid bare in official documents – PSA
Source: PSA The appalling and deliberate behaviour of key Ministers, operating in secret, to rip up pay equity rules and stop thousands of women getting the pay rise they deserve has...
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Federated Farmers – Proposed police cuts a blow for rural Canterbury
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is deeply concerned by a proposal to shut down rural police stations across Canterbury, calling it a major blow to the safety and wellbeing of farming...
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Climate – Warmer than usual weather ahead, wetter in north and east, as La Niña signals strengthen: Seasonal Outlook Climate August to October 2025 suggests warm, damp weather, with La Niña’s possible return
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA) Seasonal Outlook Climate August to October 2025 suggests warm, damp weather, with La Niña’s possible return Parts of New Zealand are likely...
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Judge-Alone trial protocol aims to speed up justice
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Courts Nicole McKee has welcomed the rollout of an updated protocol for judge-alone trials, effective from today (1 August), aimed at further enhancing court...
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Positive progress in courts as sentencing adjournments drop
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Courts Nicole McKee is welcoming new data showing a significant drop in sentencing adjournments in the District Court, reflecting ongoing improvements in court efficiency....