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Stronger accountability for your rates

· July 31, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Key metrics published today show how much councils are spending and what they are spending it on, which has a direct impact on your rates, Local...

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Heritage tourism boost to support local economies

· July 31, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A $4.5 million investment to develop tourism at places with unique cultural heritage will help create jobs and boost incomes in rural economies, Conservation Minister Tama...

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Maternal mental health boost for four regions

· July 31, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More women and families in need of specialist mental health support during and after pregnancy will soon have better access to care, with new investment being...

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Kiwibank gets green light to grow

· July 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwibank has been given the green light to compete more vigorously with the big four Australian-owned banks that dominate the New Zealand banking sector. Finance Minister...

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Practical safety changes coming for family farms

· July 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced targeted consultation with farmers and the wider agriculture sector to ensure health and safety regulations reflect...

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PM Luxon to host Solomon Islands Prime Minister

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Solomon Islands is an important partner for New...

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Government delivers further cost of living support

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is focused on growing the economy to create jobs, lift incomes and help Kiwis with the cost-of-living, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of...

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Changes ahead for Te Anau Bird Sanctuary

· July 28, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 July 2025 Te Anau Bird Sanctuary currently maintains an intensive 7-day operation, with a variety of taonga species cared for at the site, including...

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Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 17 July 2025 Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers outlines practical actions that hairdressers and barbers can take to reduce the...

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Reducing councils’ ridiculous use of road cones

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s drive to cut down on excessive use of road cones – and reducing the eye-watering cost of temporary traffic management –...