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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...
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Health – PM must act to end tobacco industry interference in his Government – Health Coalition
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa is calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to show leadership and strip NZ First of the tobacco and vaping portfolio, following damning revelations...
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Health – ProCare welcomes announcement from Minister to strengthen primary care funding and access
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today welcomed the announcement from Health Minister Simeon Brown which outlines a number of initiatives aimed at improving access to primary care, particularly...
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Health – Hip hip hooray – government finally updates antiquated funding formula – Genaro
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) 25 July 2025 – General practice owners are delighted that the Government is modernising the way it funds community doctors to better reflect the...
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Aviation – Unqualified pilot sentenced for dangerous and unlawful flying
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) 25 July 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) welcomes the sentencing of a man who was fined $14,475 for multiple serious breaches of aviation safety...
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Employment and Equity – Not Done Yet: Women’s Day of Action for Pay Equity – CTU
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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Employment – MBIE facing legal action over attempt to curb flexible work including working from home arrangements – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA has just filed legal action with the Employment Relations Authority over MBIE’s disregard of existing flexible work arrangements including working from home which are protected under the...
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Transport – Supply chain partners face significant fines if they contribute to speeding, fatigue or overloading by truck drivers
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The national road freight association, Transporting New Zealand, is calling on all parties across the supply chain to play their part in preventing speeding,...
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Overseas products to make it cheaper to build
Source: New Zealand Government From tomorrow, thousands of additional building products including plasterboard, cladding systems, external doors, and windows will all be easier to use in construction sites across New...
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Building Code pause brings certainty to construction
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing more certainty for the building sector by pausing any new major changes to the Building Code system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...
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Common-sense change clears way for counsellors
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the completion of a revised accreditation process has removed an unnecessary workforce barrier preventing more than 330 experienced counsellors from...
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Faster cancer diagnosis pathway for women in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government A new outpatient hysteroscopy service launched at North Shore Hospital will help women get faster diagnoses by combining their first specialist assessment and diagnostic procedure into...
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Government Cuts – Axing same-day enrolment to vote exposes impact of Govt starving another key agency of enough funding
Source: PSA The PSA is condemning proposed changes to New Zealand’s electoral laws as undemocratic and the result of a systematically underfunded public service. “We were shocked to see the Government...
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Greenpeace Statement – Gore ‘not out of the woods yet’- nitrate level linked to increased risk of preterm birth
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa has tested a sample collected from the Gore town supply, which returned a result above 5 mg/L nitrate (NO3-N), a level associated with an increased risk of...
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Property Market – Rental market softens tipping in favour of tenants – Cotality
Source: Cotality. New Zealand’s rental market has started to swing in favour of tenants, as easing migration and rising supply take the heat out of rents, according to Cotality’s July...
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Ratepayers win in collaboration over Local Water
Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have delivered the first multi council water services delivery plan, an achievement that will be welcomed by all ratepayers, says...
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Rangatahi to lead negotiations in international climate meeting simulation – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Kiwi young people will tomorrow come together to negotiate climate policy, find solutions and create a statement for climate action during Aotearoa Youth COP, New Zealand’s youth-led...
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Objects of all kinds causing obstructions on state highways
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Glass, spare tyres, metal sheets and poles, building materials, furniture, hay bales – these are just some of the objects causing obstruction on South Island...
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Clamping down on overdue court fines
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is trialling new technology which will help clamp and seize cars of people evading paying court fines, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “If you...
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Safer intersection ahead – new roundabout SH5 & SH28/Harwoods Road
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The busy intersection of State Highway 5 and State Highway 28-Harwoods Road east of Tīrau will be made safer with work starting next month on...
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SH1B Telephone Road rail crossing to reopen next week
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The rail crossing on State Highway 1B Telephone Road, east of Hamilton, is set to reopen to traffic next week, more than 3 years after...
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Strengthening primary care to better meet patient needs
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking further action to ensure Kiwis can see a doctor, focusing on improved funding for rural practices, faster access to primary care, and...