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Flare requirements: what you need to know
Source: Maritime New Zealand We’ve received a few queries about the use of LED flares on commercial vessels, prompted by the circulation of some incorrect information. Maritime NZ continues to...
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Minister must back online safety bill to protect Kiwi kids from online predators after reckless cuts – PSA
Source: PSA The Minister responsible for online safety must support Labour MP Reuben Davidson’s Online Safety members’ bill launched today if she’s serious about protecting children from online predators and extreme...
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Review of sustainability measures for fisheries – October 2025 round
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates 23 July 2025 – Consultation extended a week Fisheries New Zealand has received requests from some submitters seeking an extension to the closing...
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Government takes action on Bird Flu preparedness plan
Source: New Zealand Government New proposals for a long-term approach to manage high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as Bird flu, aim to reduce the impacts on poultry...
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Cost recovery proposals under the Organic Products and Production Act 2023
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates 15 July 2025 – Closing extended The consultation has now been extended for another 4 weeks. This will now close on 10 August...
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High hazards newsletter – September 2025
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 17 September 2025 Welcome to the eighth WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter. In this issue we cover: Introduction from Pelin Fantham, Chief Inspector High Hazards New major...
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Working together to keep Crowded Places safe and advice on what to do in the unlikely event of an attack
Source: New Zealand Police Police has today released a suite of resources to help increase awareness about what to do in the unlikely event of an active armed attack in...
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Pharmac proposes funding a new brand of ADHD medicine
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to fund a new brand of methylphenidate to help address ongoing supply issues and provide more treatment options for people with...
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Proposed regulations for managing high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 in poultry
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Background information about avian influenza and this consultation There are various strains of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). The strain that is the subject...
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Minister Simpson promotes resilience and insurance ties in London
Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience...
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Bill to ban surcharges passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stamping out another payment pain point – extending its surcharge ban to foreign issued cards and commercial cards to make life easier for...
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Provinces backed by $1.3 billion rail infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government The 2024/25-2026/27 Rail Network Investment Programme has been finalised, providing $1.360 billion over three years with infrastructure investment that backs provincial New Zealand, Rail Minister Winston...
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New safety campaign for crowded places incident
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of a new safety campaign guides Kiwis on what to do to stay safe during an armed offender incident in a crowded place, says...
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Economic Growth – NZ’s Economy Will Take Three Decades to Double Without Intervention – OECD Data
Source: Impact PR New OECD data shows NZ’s economy will take more than 30 years to double in size unless major structural and cultural changes are made to how organisations...
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Tech – Norton Unveils Advanced Deepfake Protection Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for Gen Digital Norton Deepfake Protection on Intel processors accelerates real‑time protection against AI-powered scams AUCKLAND – 17 September 2025 – Norton, a leader in...
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Health – Unsettled spring weather likely to spark asthma and allergy flare-ups
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Spring has sprung, and with it comes the annual surge in sneezing, wheezing, and asthma flare-ups as unsettled weather drives pollen into the air. This year’s...
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Government urged to act on harmful puberty blockers
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 16 September 2025 Family First NZ has written to the Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey requiring an explanation of why the Government continues...
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Tokoroa can’t take more job cuts
Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to help the Tokoroa community after Carter Holt Harvey confirmed the likely closure of the plywood...
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Retirement Commission – New report reveals why women retire with less – and how to fix it
Source: Retirement Commission The Retirement Commission has released new analysis revealing the gender retirement savings gap cannot be attributed to a single cause but emerges from cumulative disadvantages across women’s...
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Police make arrest over Hobsonville incident
Source: New Zealand Police A 24-year-old Auckland man has been charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm in relation to an incident in Hobsonville, Auckland, around...
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“Vapes and Energy Drinks”: Combining the 90s and the Now
Source: Press Release Service Headline: “Vapes and Energy Drinks”: Combining the 90s and the Now Vapes and Energy Drinks introduces a new album that bridges New Zealand’s hip hop legacy...
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Serious crash, Silverdale – Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving a car and truck on Central Boulevard, Silverdale. Police were called to the scene around 6.50am, where one...
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Tahatū Career Navigator – frequently asked questions
Source: Tertiary Education Commission What is Tahatū Career Navigator? Tahatū Career Navigator is the Tertiary Education Commission’s (TEC’s) new career planning website for all New Zealanders. It is the next...
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Deep brand green garlic recalled due to possible Salmonella
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Vimms Enterprise Limited in its recall of a batch of Deep brand Green Garlic due to the possible...
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Road closed – Cannons Creek
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked a roundabout in Cannons Creek this morning. The crash happened about 6am, at the...
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Health and Employment – Iwi and Māori providers struggling to retain nurses
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Iwi and Māori health providers are struggling to attract and retain nurses because of poor pay and short-term government funding arrangements, a new Infometrics report prepared...
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Health and Employment – Hospitals short 587 nurses every shift last year, new report finds
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand’s hospitals were short an average of 587 nurses every shift last year, a new Infometrics report prepared for Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New...