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Regional Tourism Boosts drive international growth

· March 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Autumn and winter international visitor numbers are being boosted by six new regional initiatives, taking tourists beyond traditional hot spots to see more of New Zealand. ...

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Driver sentenced for serious crash

· March 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Senior Sergeant Fane Troy, Taupo Police: A Canadian woman has been sentenced for her role in a serious two-vehicle crash near Taupō...

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Greens call for Govt to scrap proposed ECE changes

· March 27, 2025

Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling for the Government to scrap proposed changes to Early Childhood Care, after attending a petition calling for the Government to ‘Put tamariki...

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Speech to open new building at Lincoln University

· March 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government I am very pleased to open the redeveloped George Forbes Building at Lincoln University.The original building was opened by Governor-General Viscount Cobham on 11th August 1960....

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Cuts to consultant, contractor spend exceed target

· March 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s move to cut public sector spending on consultants and contractors is on track to save $800 million over two years – double the initial...

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Funding limit change win for mental health sector

· March 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says smaller Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) will now be able to benefit from the Government’s Mental Health Innovation Fund following a...

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Social worker legislation strengthens professional oversight

· March 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New legislation passed in Parliament highlights the influential role social workers play in communities around New Zealand, supporting some of the most under-served and vulnerable members...

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Teaching Council shouldn’t be policing political speech

· March 27, 2025

Source: ACT Party “The Teaching Council should throw out a vexatious complaint against a teacher who expressed a political opinion online”, says ACT Education spokesperson Laura McClure. According to the...

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Attendance rates rising but not good enough

· March 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says this Government has prioritised student attendance and as a result we’ve seen every term in 2024 record higher attendance than...

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Fatal crash, Marton

· March 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH1, near Marton, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.45pm. Sadly,...

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Unlocking data to increase competition and choice

· March 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Easier data sharing will lead to greater competition and better choice for consumers in key markets such as banking and electricity, thanks to today’s passing of...

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Media Advisory: Dog graduation

· March 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) New Zealand Police will host the latest dog graduation on Thursday 27 March at 1pm.  Handlers and their dogs will be celebrating in front...

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Cuddles for crims out, rights for victims in

· March 26, 2025

Source: ACT Party Welcoming the third-reading passage of sentencing reforms today, ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson says: “Cuddling criminals didn’t work, so ACT campaigned on restoring consequences for crime, and...

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Man taken into custody following Murupara incident

· March 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Bay of Plenty District Commander (Acting) A man has been taken into custody following an incident in Murupara today....