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Regional tourism to benefit from $2.45 million boost

· April 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says opening a second multi-million dollar funding round for regional tourism will drive economic growth. “We know a successful tourism...

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CITES annual stats show breadth of goods and tastes

· April 3, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  03 April 2025 CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, monitoring and regulating the international movement of items...

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Rule of Two for faster access to medicines

· April 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming Cabinet’s decision to enable medicines to be approved in less than 30 days if the product has approval from...

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Update Serious Crash SH 1 Karapiro – Waikato

· April 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A person is in a serious condition following a crash on Tirau Road, Karapiro early this morning. A motorcyclist has crashed just after midnight...

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Health and safety governance and management change coming

· April 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to clarify the distinction between governance and operational management health and safety responsibilities to reduce directors’ fear and risks of overcompliance, Workplace...

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Elective boost delivers more than 2,000 procedures

· April 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Partnering with the private health sector is delivering better access and shorter wait times for elective treatment, Health Minister Simeon Brown.  “Ensuring Kiwis have access to...

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Record whio duckling count on Taranaki Maunga

· April 1, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  01 April 2025 Recent monitoring of eight rivers on Taranaki Maunga saw 106 whio ducklings counted, up from 89 in the survey completed last year. Further...

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Going for growth: cutting health & safety red tape

· March 31, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will boost economic growth by reforming health and safety laws to lessen the cost and burden of compliance on low-risk businesses, Workplace Relations and...