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Local News – Business is buzzing in Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s commitment to business has meant a busy schedule of activities and events this year. While the sold-out BizFest 2025: Kōpū i te pae – Light up...
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Ngāti Pāoa health service Condemns Hate-Fuelled Actions at Destiny Church Protest
Source: Ngāti Pāoa Health Ngāti Pāoa Health and social service, E Tipu E Rea (soon to be Ki Tua o Matariki) has publicly condemned the hate- fuelled actions at a...
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Local News – 4Paws Empire wins at Love Local – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council This year’s Love Local was another popular event, with more than 100 local businesses filling Te Rauparaha Arena to sell their products and promote their services. A...
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Emergency Management – New Partnership Unites Sectors to Strengthen New Zealand’s Disaster Resilience – NEMA
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) A Natural Hazards Resilience Partnership has been signed today to enhance New Zealand’s response to and recovery from natural disasters. The National Emergency Management...
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Police monitoring gang movements, Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Superintendent Lincoln Sycamore, Eastern District Commander: Police will be closely monitoring the movements of those travelling from Napier through to Hastings for...
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Education – Whitireia Foundation scholarships enable study for nearly 900 students across 20+ years
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Since its inception in 2002, the Whitireia Foundation has awarded scholarships to nearly 900 ākonga (students), supporting their journeys through tertiary study and into careers that make...
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Health and Government – Recognition of the GP workforce’s value to communities welcomed in funding announcement
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners Health Minister Hon Simeon Brown’s funding announcement prioritising patients’ health and recognising the crucial role of our specialist general practice workforce has been welcomed...
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Animal Welfare – SAFE calls for investigation into sexually explicit dairy farm content
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE has been made aware of apparent dairy farm workers who are producing video content of a sexual nature directly involving cows at a New Zealand dairy...
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Government Funding – Nurses need share of primary health care funding increase – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Increases in primary care funding announced today must be passed onto nurses to fix chronic staff shortages so New Zealanders can get in to see health...
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Federated Farmers call on Minister Watts to rule out yet another tax
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Revenue Minister to rule out yet another tax, this time a controversial Inland Revenue proposal hitting the not-for-profit sector. Under the proposal,...
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Environment – Brand new Stats NZ groundwater reporting highlights serious risk to public from Govt proposal to weaken freshwater protections
Source: Choose Clean Water – Tom Kay Stats NZ’s latest groundwater reporting shows New Zealanders are already at risk from contaminated drinking water sources and highlights the threat to the...
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State Highway 3, Ōhaupō closed
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3, Ōhaupō is closed at the intersection with West Road following a crash. The three-vehicle crash happened at about 12:10pm. No serious injuries have...
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Politics and Employment – NZ government out of touch on employment rights – CTU
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected...
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Government out of touch on employment rights
Source: NZCTU The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected and out of...
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1 in 10 young adults are LGBTIQ+ – Stats NZ media release and report: LGBTIQ+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand: 2023
1 in 10 young adults are LGBTIQ+ – media release 24 June 2025 The LGBTIQ+ population is comparatively young, with 1 in 10 people aged 15 to 29 years being LGBTIQ+...
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Human remains located, Ōwhiro Bay
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill, Wellington CIB An investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains at an address in Ōwhiro Bay...
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Prime Minister strengthens NZ’s ties with Europe
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held high-level talks with European Union leaders in Brussels, to underline the close ties between New Zealand and the EU. “The European...
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Lifesaving funding boosts for Kiwis’ outdoor safety
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed an additional $76.7 million for New Zealand Search and Rescue over three years, to ensure 12 organisations can continue...
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) – changes to vocational education
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Can you please explain the different groups involved in the changes? ISBsIndustry Skills Boards Industry Skills Boards are new entities that will be established formally from...
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Changes for prescribing ADHD medications
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed prescribing changes that will enable GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
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Government recognises Matariki near Ohakune
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is recognising Matariki at the official ceremony near Ohakune today, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say....
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GPs and nurse practitioners able to start ADHD treatment from next year
Source: PHARMAC From February 2026, general practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac. This is...
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Improved groundwater quality indicator reveals a mixed picture of New Zealand’s aquifers – Stats NZ media release: Groundwater quality: Data to 2024
Improved groundwater quality indicator reveals a mixed picture of New Zealand’s aquifers – media release 24 June 2025 An improved groundwater quality indicator, with more comprehensive data, additional measures, and refined...
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Global report praises NZ’s sustainable fisheries
Source: New Zealand Government A United Nations report ranking New Zealand’s fisheries among the world’s most sustainable is strong recognition of the sector’s hard work, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane...
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Renewing your MTOC – faster approval times
Source: Maritime New Zealand We know that many Maritime Transport Operator Certificates (MTOC) expire this year and we have worked on our business processes so decision times for MTOC renewals...
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Customer Contact Group closed from 3pm Friday
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 24 June 2025 Last updated 24 June 2025 Print Share The Customer Contact Group will be closed from 3pm on Friday 27 June, reopening...
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Backing fair trade and healthy oceans
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing a further $150,000 to support implementation of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement—ensuring New Zealand exporters can compete on a level playing field...