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Health – Next steps for mental health law will be crucial
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Next steps for mental health law will be crucial The final reading of the Mental Health Bill on Saturday 4 July...
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Woolworths introduces popular Disney OOSHIES™ collectibles
Source: Woolworths New Zealand 6 July 2026: The hugely popular Disney OOSHIES collectibles are coming to Woolworths New Zealand for the first time, allowing customers to collect iconic characters from...
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Property Market – Affordability trumps climate risk as buyers drive greater value resilience in flood-prone properties – Cotality
Source: Vitality New analysis from Cotality has revealed a striking affordability paradox within New Zealand’s housing market. Despite a recent and unprecedented surge in the severity and cost of extreme...
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Minerals Council – Critical minerals boost welcomed
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Government support for our emerging critical minerals industry is important, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. Today the Government announced Regional Infrastructure Fund support of...
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ExportNZ – Finalists Announced for the 2026 ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards
Source: Business Central ExportNZ is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards. The awards recognise the businesses and individuals driving export success from the...
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Education – Children aren’t small adults: New training to bridge the gap in New Zealand child healthcare
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury A new nationally recognised qualification is launching later this month to ensure New Zealand’s primary health professionals, from osteopaths to nurses, are better equipped to treat...
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ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast: Is It Over Now?
Source: ASB • Easing oil prices have strengthened New Zealand’s outlook and reduced the risk of a prolonged inflation shock• ...
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Legislation – Important amendments to Real Estate Agents Act will strengthen regulatory regime
Source: Real Estate Authority (REA) The Real Estate Authority (REA) welcomes the passage of the the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill, which brings amendments to the Real Estate Agents...
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Climate News – New Zealand’s warmest June on record – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Highlights: -The nationwide average temperature in June was 10.6°C, New Zealand’s warmest June since Earth Science New Zealand’s seven station temperature series began in 1909. –...
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Ombudsman – Serious failures at adult intellectual disability inpatient ward in Dunedin highlight need for strengthened commitment from health agencies
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman says the serious issues identified at Wakari Hospital’s Ward 10A highlight the urgent need for agencies to show greater commitment to the safety...
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Health Sector – ThePHO launches as New Zealand’s second-largest primary health organisation
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says the official launch of thePHO on 1 July is a significant milestone for primary healthcare in New...
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Transporting New Zealand welcomes common sense changes to road user rules
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the announcement of planned changes to road user rules which it supports because they reflect common...
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Consumer Rights – Consumer launches flight complaints portal and information hub
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ has launched a flight complaints portal for passengers to share complaints and learn about their rights, whether they’ve had a cancelled or delayed flight, a...
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Save the Children – Health risks for children skyrocket one week after Venezuela earthquakes
Source: Save the Children Children affected by last week’s earthquakes in Venezuela are facing increasing health risks as many families in shelters and temporary settlements lack access to safe water, sanitation,...
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Indonesia: Caning of unmarried couple for kissing on TikTok violates prohibition of torture
Source: Amnesty International Responding to the caning of an unmarried couple in the Indonesian province of Aceh for kissing and livestreaming it on social media, Amnesty International’s Co-Regional Director Montse...
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Greenpeace – March for Nature launched to protect conservation
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird have announced a March for Nature to be held in Auckland on 19 September 2026, calling on New Zealanders to unite in defence...
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Education – Union representing polytechnics files for facilitation in bargaining
Source: Tertiary Education Union Today the Tertiary Education Union | Te Hautū Kahurangi has filed with the Employment Relations Authority for facilitation over the failure of the polytech employers to engage...
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Transport Events – YOUNG DRIVERS SHARE HOW PRACTICAL TRAINING CHANGED THE WAY THEY APPROACH THE ROAD
Source: Street Smart – Driven by Tony Quinn Foundation A young driver who was involved in a serious crash on a rural road is encouraging others to experience practical driver...
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Events – Matariki is a celebration for everyone
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “This year marks the fifth observance of Matariki as a public holiday, highlighting the growing place of the Māori New Year within New Zealand’s national...
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Local News – Porirua’s Welcoming Community status gets another official tick
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s status as a welcoming and inclusive place has received yet another boost. The city received official accreditation from central government in 2024 as a Committed Welcoming...
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Latest Cox’s Bazar fire wipes out crucial food source for Rohingya refugee families
Source: ChildFund New Zealand A fire just last month in the Bangladesh refugee camps for displaced Rohingya has destroyed life-saving gardens that provide food to some of the 1.1 million refugees....
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Greenpeace slams issuing of High Seas permit for Tasman Sea bottom trawlers
Source: Greenpeace The Tasman Viking, a bottom trawling vessel that pulled up protected coral in international waters two years ago, has been issued an international fishing permit by the New Zealand...
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Arts – Wellington Writers Walk brings te reo Māori sculpture to Wellington waterfront in time for Matariki
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc The sound of conch and pūkaea rang out across the Wellington waterfront on Thursday 25 June...
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Gaza – After 1,000 Days of War, Gaza’s Children Dream of Home and a Better Future Despite the World’s Failure
Source: Save the Children After 1,000 days of war, children in Gaza said they had lost homes, schools and a sense of safety but not their hopes for the future with...
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Appointments – RBNZ appoints Assistant Governor Financial Stability
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 2 July 2026 – Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman has appointed Angus McGregor as Assistant Governor Financial Stability following an extensive...
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Property Market – Property values feel the conflict pinch in June – Cotality
Source: Cotality New Zealand property values edged lower in June, likely reflecting the spillover impacts from Iran-related economic uncertainty and the mortgage rate rises previously seen. Cotality NZ’s latest Home...
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Legislation – Government makes a dog’s breakfast of the Conservation consultation – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says the Government has made an absolute “dog’s breakfast” of the Conservation Amendment Bill consultation and there remains no clarity as to what exact changes are being...