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BusinessNZ backs targeted changes to plant rights

· May 15, 2026

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says changes to plant variety rights (PVR) should ensure more of the value created by New Zealand science and ingenuity stays here, to drive innovation, lift export returns...

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Growers benefit as Govt strengthens plant rights

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments underpinning high‑value exports, regional jobs and global demand for New Zealand produce, Trade and Investment...

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Manufacturing sector growth hit by fuel crisis

· May 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The manufacturing sector expanded in April, but only just. UnSplash/ Silvia Brazzoduro Manufacturing activity eased to 50.5 from 52.8 in March – above 50 is expansion....

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No prosecution over toppled Northland pylon

· May 14, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The pylon fell over while being worked on by contractors. Supplied / Kawakawa Electrical Ltd National grid operator Transpower will not be prosecuted after all over...

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Natural gas reserves decline to lowest level in 20 years

· May 14, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The country’s natural gas reserves have declined to the lowest level since records began twenty years ago. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s annual...

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Move-on orders legislation introduced

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced legislation today which provides Police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public...

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Cost-of-living pressure bites housing market

· May 14, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Real Estate Institute says the number of sales fell 7.9 percent year-on-year in April. RNZ Cost-of-living pressure has started to hit the housing market. The...

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Securing New Zealand’s future in a more volatile world

· May 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today outlined the need to secure New Zealand’s future in an increasingly volatile world, focusing on economic resilience, energy security, defence, international...

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Tougher penalties for misleading pricing incoming

· May 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is tackling deceptive business practices with the introduction of the Fair Trading Amendment Bill, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs...