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New inpatient unit to be built at Hawke’s Bay Hospital

· February 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Patient bed capacity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital will be increased as a result of $28.3 million in funding, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Improving health infrastructure is...

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New wellness clinic opens for local patients

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today officially opened a new community wellness clinic in Lower Hutt that will better integrate the clinic’s services into the community....

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Community-based approaches to reduce alcohol harm

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Alcohol-related harm in New Zealand’s communities is being addressed through a new fund that will focus on local and community-led early prevention, intervention, and innovation, Mental...

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Captive kākā, Charlie, to stay in Dunedin

· February 27, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  27 February 2025 Professor of Animal Welfare Science Ngaio Beausoleil, from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Tāwharau Ora School of Veterinary Science, who carried out...

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Whangārei Hospital transit lounge open to patients

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Whangārei Hospital’s new transit lounge, where patients can prepare to leave hospital after treatment.  “The Government’s $3.75 million...

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Freedom camping certification extended

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government There will be more time to get self-contained vehicles green-certified, with an extension of the transition period, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced.“This extension...

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Big jump in overseas visitor spend boosts tourism

· February 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed news that New Zealand’s tourism sector continues to gather strength, according to latest data out today. The Tourism...

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Clinical psychology interns boost mental health workforce

· February 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a record number of health-funded clinical psychology interns show that the Government’s laser focus on improving the mental health workforce...

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Smoother path for Great Rides

· February 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Cycling our Great Rides is about to get a whole lot smoother, with a $9 million Government boost for infrastructure upgrades and replacements, Tourism and Hospitality...