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Getting more Kiwis into jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Jobseeker beneficiaries will be the focus of the Government’s employment programmes over the next three years, says Minister Louise Upston. Minister Upston has welcomed an updated...
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Rural News – Government delivers lifeline for flood-affected farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers are welcoming the announcement of a $600,000 Government support package to help flood-affected farmers in the Nelson Tasman region get back on their feet. “This funding...
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Government announces $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is increasing its financial contribution to support rural communities in the Nelson Tasman Region, with additional funding to help farmers, foresters, growers and rural...
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Community projects boost Sign Language
Source: New Zealand Government Families of Deaf children and teenagers are among those able to take part in 11 community projects being funded to boost sign language In New Zealand....
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More international doctors to be fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has welcomed the announcement by the Medical Council of New Zealand that will see doctors from Chile, Luxembourg, and Croatia added to the Comparable...
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Northland News – Learn to wipe out Northland’s worst weeds at free workshops
Source: Northland Regional Council Northlanders keen to join the fight to tackle the region’s worst weeds can learn how at Northland Regional Council’s free weeds workshops next month. Council’s pest plant...
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Cyber Security – Privacy Commissioner says better passwords will help fight hackers
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords. His warning comes because he’s concerned about the increased risk of...
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Northland News – $3.8M of Regional Sporting Facilities Rate funding allocated
Source: Northland Regional Council Ruakākā Wahitakaro and Northland Regional Volleyball Arena will receive up to $2.6 million and Sportsville Dargaville Stage Two up to $1.2M in the latest allocations from the...
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Electricity sector changes create more ways to save
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi households and businesses will be able to save more on their electricity bills as a result of changes announced by the Electricity Authority (EA) today,...
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Privacy Commissioner says better passwords will help fight hackers
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jul 2025, 09:00 Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords. His warning comes because he’s concerned about the increased...
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Shock kiwi rediscovery delights conservation world
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 July 2025 A spotty kiwi was first sighted in March by a DOC-contracted tahr hunter in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, West Coast. DOC...
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Energy Sector – Consultation to build on New Zealand’s strong fuel security welcome
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement of public consultation on the proposed Fuel Security Plan by Associate Minister of Energy Shane Jones. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive...
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Top of the South state highway update – response work continuing across the region
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the...
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Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes the successful first reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, calling it a major milestone in helping...
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Economy – RBNZ to open next phase of Exchange Settlement Account System application process in September 2025
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – Payment service providers and other interested entities can request an introductory meeting now. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te...
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Online Casino Gambling Bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden’s Bill seeking to protect players who gamble online by introducing safeguards to the currently unregulated online gambling market in...
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Health Appointments – New Medical Director appointed – College of GPs
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has appointed Dr Prabani Wood as its new Medical Director. Dr Wood is a Hamilton-based specialist...
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Queenstown hotel fined $22,000 for illegal crayfish sale
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Queenstown hotel has been fined $22,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and failing to keep records. The Rees Management Limited which trades...
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Cost of living remains priority in Q3
Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions...
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Consultation on 2026 funding determinations is now open
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 15 July 2025 Last updated 15 July 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding...
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Economy – RBNZ explores the impact of an ageing population on the financial system
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – New Zealand faces an economic shift as the population ages, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in a Financial...
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Rural News – Alternative grass grub weapon now urgent – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says urgent action is needed to plug a looming gap in treatments to fight native grass grub, which costs the agricultural sector hundreds of millions of...
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Marine Environment – Sea spurge found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Northland
Source: Northland Regional Council A new sea spurge infestation has been found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) – the first discovery of the unwanted beach weed east of Cape Reinga and at...
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Feedback sought on national fuel security plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan that provides a long-term strategy to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel...
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Northland News – Plan winter earthworks carefully; NRC
Source: Northland Regional Council As Northland moves through the wetter months from May to September, the Northland Regional Council is warning effective planning and management of earthworks is critical to reducing...
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Fresh look for remote Trains Hut
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 July 2025 Trains Hut is a well-loved, six-bunk hut used regularly by trampers and hunters, reached by a 15 km tramp along the rugged...
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Refocusing local government to deliver for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s plan to refocus councils on core services, such as roading, core infrastructure, water, and rubbish, has taken a major step forward with the introduction...