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2024 Tactical Options Report released
Source: New Zealand Police The 2024 Tactical Options Report (TOR) finds the use of force by New Zealand Police remains low, consistent with previous years. “It’s reassuring that even with...
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Historic SDR and IND resources
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 28 May 2025 Last updated 28 May 2025 Print Share This page contains key resources for Single Data Returns (SDRs) and Indicative Enrolment Collections...
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Tertiary Education – Open Polytechnic celebrates its graduates across the country
Source: Open Polytechnic Around 1150 graduates from throughout Aotearoa New Zealand received their diplomas and degrees from the Open Polytechnic, the nation’s specialist provider of online learning either at graduation ceremonies...
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UNICEF – ‘Unimaginable horrors’: more than 50,000 children reportedly killed or injured in the Gaza Strip
Source: UNICEF AMMAN, 27 May 2025 – Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder “In a 72-hour period this weekend, images from two...
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Ukraine: Air raid sirens halted one in every five lessons this school year – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Air raid sirens forced children in Ukraine to miss an average of one in every five school lessons during the past academic year that ends this week...
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Transport – Poor roads and ferry delays a major risk to safety and the economy
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The road freight industry is warning the poor state of New Zealand’s roads are having a serious impact on the safety of road users....
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Local News – Streamside Education a hit with Porirua schools
Source: Porirua City Council A programme giving schools the opportunity to learn more about their local natural environment and the importance of healthy waterways is proving popular. The Streamside Education programme,...
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BusinessNZ welcomes regulatory trim
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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World Vision – More than 60 landmarks in 22 locations across Aotearoa to light up orange for World Vision 40 Hour Challenge
Source: World Vision An orange glow will light up across Aotearoa on the evening of 13 June, as 63 iconic Kiwi landmarks show their support for the World Vision 40...
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Tertiary Education – International data science joint programme established on foundation of people-to-people exchange
Source: Unitec Unitec and Hebei University of Engineering (HUE) are launching a joint degree programme in Data Science and Big Data Technology to begin delivery in September this year. The degree...
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Tech and Security – From 54 billion to 94 billion: Cookie theft skyrockets as hackers exploit your browser
Source: NordVPN New Zealand ranks 100th out of 253 countries, with 77.5 million leaked cookies — over 6 million of which are still active and tied to real user activity....
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Boost for Pacific Wardens to keep communities safe
Source: New Zealand Government Pacific Wardens will continue to support safer, stronger communities with a funding boost through Budget 2025, announced Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti. “Pacific Wardens are a...
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Property Market – Average section price drops to the lowest in nearly 3 years – Branz
Source: Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) House prices are becoming more affordable, with section prices down 15% ($35,000) from their mid-2022 peak. However, the high cost of building...
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Increasing Support For Social Media Ban – Poll
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 28 May 2025 TWO OUT OF THREE PARENTS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN SUPPORT BAN A new poll has found increasing support for a ban on...
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Backing Horticulture: record returns & red tape removed
Source: New Zealand Government Record global sales and strong grower returns from Zespri confirm that New Zealand’s horticulture sector is back on track and growing fast—driven by hardworking growers and...
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Sheep and Beef farmers deliver record red meat returns
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers are delivering record-breaking red meat export sales and driving strong farmgate returns to the rural economy Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...
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New Zealand and Sri Lanka to strengthen ties
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Sri Lanka have committed to further boost bilateral cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Our governments are investing more...
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Government gaining ground in pursuit of supercritical geothermal energy
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making good progress on its exploration of supercritical geothermal as a potential energy source, with a governance group established and potential drilling sites...
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Supporting more tamariki Māori to flourish
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering over $100 million in investment through Budget 2025 to ensure more tamariki Māori thrive at school. “This Government is firmly committed to...
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Pharmac seeks feedback on potential brand changes from annual medicines tender
Source: PHARMAC When a medicine is no longer under patent, suppliers can sell a generic, often less expensive, version of that medicine. Once a year, we invite suppliers to bid...
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Advocacy – Invercargill to consider ethical procurement amid scrutiny of illegal Israeli settlements – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Yesterday (Tuesday 27 May), Invercargill City Council agreed to commission a staff report on a proposed change to its procurement policy, aiming to exclude...
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Stats NZ information release: Employment indicators: April 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: April 2025 – 28 May 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key factsChanges in the seasonally...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 22 May 2025 (continued on Saturday, 24 May 2025) – Volume 784 – 001494
Source: New Zealand Parliament A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11;...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Social Assistance Legislation (Accommodation Supplement and Income-related Rent) Amendment Bill — In Committee—Clauses 1 and 2 – 001493
Source: New Zealand Parliament A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11;...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Point of Order – 001492
Source: New Zealand Parliament POINTS OF ORDER Recall of the Speaker—Closure Motions and Party Votes Hon KIERAN McANULTY (Labour): Point of order. I apologise to the Minister; however, this is...
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NZQA fee consultation
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 28 May 2025 Last updated 28 May 2025 Print Share The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is consulting on proposed changes to its fee...
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Hairdressing and barbering regulations given the cut
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...