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HTP change aimed at stopping smoking
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s move to reduce the excise on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) is about getting more people to quit smoking, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said...
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Orthopaedic waitlists fall across central North Island
Source: New Zealand Government Fewer people in the Midland region are waiting for orthopaedic surgery, with the total waitlist down 15 per cent since November 2023, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Farmers urged to prepare for wet weather
Source: New Zealand Government With adverse weather forecast for the Top of the South, the Bay of Plenty and parts of Northland, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay is urging farmers, foresters,...
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Practical safety changes coming for family farms
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced targeted consultation with farmers and the wider agriculture sector to ensure health and safety regulations reflect...
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Health – General Practice training programme to be fully funded is a win for the future of the general practice workforce
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners welcomes the Minister of Health’s announcement today at GP25: Conference for General Practice of significant additional...
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PM Luxon to host Solomon Islands Prime Minister
Source: New Zealand Government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Solomon Islands is an important partner for New...
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Government delivers further cost of living support
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is focused on growing the economy to create jobs, lift incomes and help Kiwis with the cost-of-living, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of...
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Renewable Energy – Solar farm granted consent under the Natural and Built Environment Act
Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has granted resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Annie’s Way Solar Farm in Rangiriri, Waikato. Annie’s Way Solar Farm Limited applied for resource...
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Northland News – Nominations for Northland Regional Council close Friday
Source: Northland Regional Council People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in October are being urged to get...
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Judicial Conduct Panel members appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Members of a Judicial Conduct Panel have been appointed to inquire into and report on the alleged conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken, Acting...
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Payap offers businesses a way forward as government moves to ban payment surcharges
Source: BNZ Statements The government’s announcement today that it will ban payment surcharges could save New Zealand consumers up to $150 million annually – and BNZ’s Payap app, launching to...
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Job decline continues, wages not growing with inflation
Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff has said that today’s release of labour market data shows the continued economic pain that is being felt by workers. “This...
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Changes ahead for Te Anau Bird Sanctuary
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 28 July 2025 Te Anau Bird Sanctuary currently maintains an intensive 7-day operation, with a variety of taonga species cared for at the site, including...
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Scrapped surcharges a win for New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Surcharges will be axed to put money back in Kiwis’ pockets, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Surcharges are a hassle and an unwelcome surprise when shoppers...
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Government engaging in anti-democratic voter suppression
Source: NZCTU New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff has said the union movement is appalled by the Government’s proposed electoral law changes, which include...
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Clearer rules and prequalification guidance to support construction
Source: New Zealand Government As part of wider Government health and safety reforms, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden will be consulting with builders and construction professionals to...
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State Highway 6 Rocks Road – getting ready for more bad weather
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Contractors will be working hard on the cliff above State Highway 6 Rocks tomorrow (Monday, 28 July) to further protect the road from slips and...
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Not Done Yet: Women’s Day of Action for Pay Equity
Source: NZCTU On Saturday 20 September communities across Aotearoa will unite for a Women’s Day of Action for Pay Equity – taking place 132 years after New Zealand women secured...
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Registrar (assisted dying) Annual Report – June 2025
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 15 July 2025 The End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the Act) came into force on the 7 November 2021. This established...
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Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 17 July 2025 Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers outlines practical actions that hairdressers and barbers can take to reduce the...
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New Zealand Clinical Principles Framework for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 21 July 2025 The New Zealand Clinical Principles Framework for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (the framework) describes the expected clinical standards for...
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Farmer confidence at 8yr high, but still more to do!
Source: New Zealand Government Farmer confidence has surged to the highest level in eight years, with Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay describing it as a clear sign of the resilience...
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Energy Safety Business Update – July 2025
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 July 2025 Read our July 2025 energy safety business update. In this issue: Electrical and gas accidents annual report Reminder: Serene heaters recall and advice...
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Government Cuts – Govt funding squeeze sees DOC cutting a further 71 roles – PSA
Source: PSA The need to meet Government spending cut requirements means the Department of Conservation (DOC) will be cutting a net 71 support roles around the country, many in small rural...
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Reducing councils’ ridiculous use of road cones
Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s drive to cut down on excessive use of road cones – and reducing the eye-watering cost of temporary traffic management –...
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Better support and oversight for third-party regulators
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ has established a dedicated Third-Party Oversight Team to work with third-party regulators and provide assurance to the maritime sector that the third-party regulatory system...
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Economics – Tariffs and uncertainty likely to dampen medium-term inflation pressures – Reserve Bank of NZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 24 July 2025 – Global tariffs and economic uncertainty are likely to mean less inflation pressures in New Zealand and a pullback in business...