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Media Release – Euthanasia numbers soar despite tiny workforce
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 18 July 2025 The latest review of euthanasia has just been released by the Ministry of Health – and despite a tiny workforce, there...
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Health – Experts urge fix as Government expands failing lunch scheme to primary schools
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Underprivileged primary school children are about to suffer the same poor service as their intermediate and secondary school peers, with the Government’s announcement today that primary schools...
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BNZ Growth Academy to help Manawatū-Whanganui businesses drive greater growth
Source: BNZ Statements Nine local businesses from the Manawatū-Whanganui region are set to benefit from an expanded nationwide programme designed to help them grow faster and compete more effectively. BNZ...
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Maritime News – High-seas rescue results in three people being safely plucked from a life raft after abandoning their vessel hundreds of nautical miles north of New Zealand
Source: Maritime NZ Three people are now safely on-board a merchant ship, after the launch they suffered mechanical issues and had to be abandoned. At about 2.30 PM, 17 July...
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High-seas rescue results in three people being safely plucked from a life raft after abandoning their vessel hundreds of nautical miles north of New Zealand
Source: Maritime New Zealand Three people are now safely on-board a merchant ship, after the launch they were in suffered mechanical issues and had to be abandoned. At about 2.30...
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Underslip closes one lane in Waimana Gorge
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Following wet weather earlier this month, an underslip has deteriorated on State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waimana Gorge, approximately 4.3km southeast of Tāneatua, reducing...
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$120 million Auckland school property growth plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s investing more than $120 million into building more classrooms in Auckland, so thousands more students can learn in safe, warm and dry environments. “Auckland...
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New school property agency to be established
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will establish a new school property agency to help ensure Kiwi kids can learn in safe, warm and dry buildings. “The Government inherited a school...
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Fenced sanctuary closer for skink on the brink
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 July 2025 A recent survey of skink numbers shows the work is urgent and the fence, near Reefton, will be built earlier than planned...
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Education – Campaign launched to boost school board participation
Source: Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (NZSTA) Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – the New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) has officially launched its national campaign, Get on...
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Trade – Settlement of Canada dispute welcomed by DCANZ
Source: Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) Dairy exporters will benefit from the settlement of New Zealand’s CPTPP quota dispute with Canada, as announced by the Government today. The Dairy Companies...
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Energy Sector – New rules unlock network connection barriers to support electrification
Source: Electricity Authority The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (the Authority) is making it easier and faster to connect to the electricity network so New Zealand can electrify faster. The changes...
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Trade – Canada-NZ dairy dispute: A win for exporters
Source: BusinessNZ ExportNZ is pleased to see a years-long dairy dispute between Canada and New Zealand resolved, unlocking higher export value for Kiwi business. Executive Director Josh Tan says the outcome...
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Law and Research – Study slams Family Court’s reliance on ‘junk’ research – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The Family Court is basing decisions on ‘junk’ evidence and putting children’s futures at risk, according to a new journal article. You might imagine the...
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Minister welcomes Auckland Central Police Base
Source: New Zealand Government The opening of the new Auckland central police station will mean higher police visibility, and accessibility to the public, our retail sector and business community, in...
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Slaty hut gets an old school makeover
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Jose Watson The refurbishment of Slaty Creek Hut in the Grey Valley has been a labour of love for rangers, and a great way...
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New Advanced Tech Institute backs science sector
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of a new institute to grow New Zealand’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value...
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Food prices increase 4.6 percent annually – Stats NZ media and information release: Selected price indexes: June 2025
Post navigation Archives Food prices increase 4.6 percent annually – media release 17 July 2025 Food prices increased 4.6 percent in the 12 months to June 2025, following a 4.4...
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Canada to honour dairy access under CPTPP dispute agreement
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced agreement between Canada and New Zealand resolving a long running dairy dispute under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific...
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EIT launches environmental programme grounded in kaitiakitanga
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 seconds ago A new programme at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) is equipping students with practical environmental skills while embedding the principles of...
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Pasifika secondary students explore leadership and future pathways at EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 hours ago Pasifika secondary students from across Hawke’s Bay came together at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale for a new leadership event focused...
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Industry Skills Boards
Source: Tertiary Education Commission This page explains the establishment of new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs), how to apply to become a board member, and the role of Establishment Advisory Groups...
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Health – PSA decries closure of specialist mental health facility Segar House
Source: PSA The PSA strongly objects to the decision released today to close Rauaroha – Segar House, a specialised mental health facility based in Auckland for some of New Zealand’s most...
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Greenpeace – Government agency warns controversial bill could delay disaster response
Source: Greenpeace As the cleanup begins in flood-hit Tasman, fresh documents reveal a stark warning from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) that the Regulatory Standards Bill could hinder the country’s ability...
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Health – ProCare welcomes fast-tracked registration for overseas doctors
Source: ProCare ProCare welcomes the Medical Council’s decision to recognise overseas-trained doctors from Chile, Croatia, and Luxembourg as part of the “Comparable Health System pathway”. Alongside the fast-track registration for...
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IHC – Cost-of-living crisis deepens longstanding struggle for intellectually disabled New Zealanders
Source: IHC IHC says the cost-of-living crisis is worsening an already serious situation for intellectually disabled New Zealanders and their families, many of whom have faced financial hardship for years....
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Reinforcing commitment to disability community
Source: New Zealand Government Information about steps the Government will take to improve the rights of disabled people in line with international obligations is now publicly available, Disability Minister Louise...