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New science fund to boost Māori economy

· May 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka have today announced He Ara Whakahihiko – a new, consolidated fund designed...

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More regional events to get funding boost

· May 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is driving economic growth in the regions by investing $2.6 million in 152 regional events, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “I’m thrilled...

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Last Call! Global Startups to Get on Board EPIC 2025

· May 28, 2025

Source: Media Outreach Don’t Miss Out on the Million-dollar Opportunity at Asia’s Most Dynamic Ecosystem HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – The 9th Elevator...

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BusinessNZ welcomes regulatory trim

· May 28, 2025

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes today’s announcement by Minister for Regulation Hon David Seymour that Cabinet has approved the revocation of the outdated Health (Hairdressers) Regulations 1980. Small business owners in the...

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Hairdressing and barbering regulations given the cut

· May 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour says that from the end of July, barbers and hairdressers will be freed from costly, annoying, and pointless regulations. The Government is...

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Health Ministry Losing Count Of Euthanasia Deaths

· May 27, 2025

Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 27 May 2025 Family First is appalled to see that the Ministry of Health has once again erroneously reported euthanasia numbers in New Zealand...

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Budget 2025 boosts primary care funding

· May 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand will deliver a significant increase to primary care funding following investment in Budget 2025, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Primary Care is critical...

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Release: More cuts to come for health

· May 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party National has made a choice to cut women’s pay and rob future generations of Kiwisaver contributions to make its Budget add up, but without enough...

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Sharing personal information about children and young people

· May 27, 2025

Source: Privacy Commissioner This guidance aims to help agencies respond appropriately to requests for personal information about children and young people.  The guidance covers: Information Privacy Principle 6 (IPP 6)...

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Farmers and growers to reap rewards

· May 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Farmers and growers will have faster access to new agriculture and horticulture products because innovation drives success, says Regulation Minister David Seymour, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds...

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Search for Pharmac’s new CE underway

· May 26, 2025

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Board has begun the search for a new Chief Executive, advertising in New Zealand and overseas. Board Chair Paula Bennett says the Board is looking for a...

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Pharmac to fund more cancer medicines

· May 26, 2025

Source: PHARMAC Funding nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab for eligible people with kidney cancer We expect about 110 people with metastatic kidney cancer will benefit in the first year of...

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Pharmac funds new oral contraceptive pill

· May 26, 2025

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac has decided to fund a new progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill called desogestrel (branded as Cerazette). Melissa Copland, Pharmac’s Clinical Lead–Medicines Management, says desogestrel will be funded for...