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Brent Impey appointed chair of RNZ
Source: New Zealand Government Brent Impey has been appointed the new chair of Radio New Zealand, alongside Paula Browning and Richard Dellabarca as new governors, Minister for Media and Communications...
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Chlöe Swarbrick Budget speech 2026
Source: Green Party Mr Speaker, the Greens want every New Zealander to feel proud of our country. Not just for our history; for granting women the vote, standing against the...
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Budget 2026 leaves New Zealand with no plan
Source: Green Party The Green Party says Budget 2026 leaves New Zealanders fending for themselves with no vision or plan for the country. “Everyday, New Zealanders feel the reality that...
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Government Super Fund contributions increase
Source: New Zealand Government Government contributions to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund are forecast to total $3.1 billion over the next four years, $2.2 billion more than expected at the...
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Guns, prisons, and roads Budget is another disaster for working Kiwis
Source: NZCTU Budget 2026 steals from low-income families and slashes public services, making working people and their families worse off in a cost-of-living crisis. Nicola Willis’s final Budget is a...
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Budget 2026: Securing New Zealand’s Future
Source: New Zealand Government Mr Speaker, I move that the Appropriation (2026/27 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time. E ngā iwi o Te Ūpoko o te Ika. E te Māngai, ngā Mema Pāremata o ngā rohe pōti me ngā Mema o ngā Rōpū Tōrangapū. E te motu whānui. Nei rā te mihi. Anei te Tahua Rua Mano Rua Tekau mā Ono. Kia ora...
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Surplus forecast reduces debt burden
Source: New Zealand Government The earlier return to surplus forecast in this year’s Budget shows the benefits of disciplined economic management and a government taking its responsibilities seriously, Finance Minister...
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A responsible Budget to secure NZ’s future
Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 is a responsible Budget that boosts funding for essential services and invests in the infrastructure New Zealand needs for the future without breaking the...
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Financial industry to bear the cost for regulation
Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 introduces a new prudential levy on banks, non‑bank deposit takers, insurers, and other financial market participants to help cover the costs of services provided...
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Rail infrastructure fully funded
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has committed up to $1.075 billion to KiwiRail’s planned network investments between 2027-2030, alongside $106.9 million to continue critical metropolitan rail infrastructure renewals, Rail...
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Tax system being strengthened
Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 introduces tax changes to strengthen New Zealand’s tax system, encourage investment and make it easier to comply with, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. “The...
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SuperGold card being upgraded
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s seniors will soon be able to use their SuperGold cards as an official form of identification, making it easier for them to access essential...
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Preparing before disaster strikes
Source: New Zealand Government Communities vulnerable to severe weather and natural hazards will benefit from major new investments in Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure and Transport Minister...
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Budget delivers $7 billion capital investment boost
Source: New Zealand Government A $7 billion capital investment in Budget 2026 will strengthen the resilience of New Zealand’s infrastructure and support thousands of jobs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and...
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Applications for 2 mātaitai reserves at Banks Peninsula, Canterbury
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Your views sought Wairewa Rūnanga (Kāti Irakehu and Kāti Makō) has applied for 2 mātaitai reserves at Banks Peninsula, Canterbury. Wairewa Rūnanga and Fisheries...
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Auckland Mayor and core leadership protect Auckland’s financial stability
Source: Auckland Council This year’s Annual Plan 2026/2027 has been agreed at the Budget & Performance Committee meeting today at Auckland Town Hall and has been formally approved by the...
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Remuneration Authority appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced the elevation of Dallas Welch to Chair of the Remuneration Authority [the Authority], the reappointment...
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Luxon quietly borrows $1.4 billion more to hide climate failure
Source: Green Party The Green Party has revealed Luxon’s failed climate policies have created a $1.4 billion fiscal hole, after the Government’s retreat on climate caused the carbon auctions to...
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Loans to help businesses transition away from gas
Source: New Zealand Government A new initiative will help businesses transition from gas, protecting jobs and securing New Zealand’s dwindling gas supplies for other users, Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Energy...
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Rescue operation hits close to home
Source: Maritime New Zealand How the daughter of our Rescue Coordination Centre’s Lead Advisor ended up at the centre of a rescue operation. The night before his daughter Madeleine set...
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Top awards for two Auckland Council parks
Source: Auckland Council Two parks in Auckland’s east have received top accolades at this year’s Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards. Eastview Reserve received the 2026 Community Park of the Year award...
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Minor parties steal spotlight from Nicola Willis’ Budget
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First’s Winston Peters and ACT’s David Seymour. RNZ Analysis – Much like every other political party in Parliament, New Zealand First isn’t really planning...
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Labour and Greens say social housing shake-up will see public housing tenants evicted
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The opposition says the government’s social housing shake-up is “cruel” and will lead to more evictions of public...
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New stoat bait a 30-year journey for predator-free scientist
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Seeing a stoat den lined with feathers from rare native birds motivated Elaine Murphy to become a scientist at the Department of Conservation over 30 years ago. Elaine...
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SPEECH TO APŌPŌ CONGRESS 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. I’d like to thank Murray Pugh and the team at Apōpō for hosting this event and inviting me to speak. I’d also like...
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Turners profit dips on write-down despite record underlying result
Source: Radio New Zealand Turners Automotive Group. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Car dealer and financier Turners Automotive has posted a slightly lower net profit after a goodwill write-down...
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Public Service Commissioner says job cuts ‘regrettable’ but sector needs reform
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche will be in charge of implementing the public sector changes the government announced on Tuesday. RNZ / REECE BAKER An overhaul...