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Arts Award Applications – NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2026
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Applications are OPEN An award supporting writers of new fiction – $5,000 The New Zealand Society...
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Tourism – ZIPTREK STRENGTHENS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT THROUGH LOVE QUEENSTOWN PARTNERSHIP
Source: Love Queenstown Queenstown Lakes, New Zealand (7 August 2026) – Queenstown tourism operator Ziptrek Ecotours has become a Love Queenstown Impact Partner, strengthening its support for local climate, conservation...
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Northland News – Northland Mill closes early, workers to be paid out in full
Source: Workers First Union Juken NZ has confirmed the Northland Mill will close permanently today – Friday, 7 August – two weeks earlier than the previously planned closure date of...
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Govt & govt agencies’ approach to OIA comes under greater scrutiny by Ombudsman in lead-up to election
Source: Office of the Ombudsman Compliance with the Official Information Act by Government Ministers and agencies is set to come under closer scrutiny by the Ombudsman as New Zealand’s General...
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Time to clean up the dirty flood of secret money into political parties – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa The flood of secret money flowing into political parties shows the urgent need to clean up the electoral finance rules if we are to avoid a US-style...
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Human Rights Commission calls for human rights-centred approach to AI and digital technologies
Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Aotearoa New Zealand can be a society where digital technologies support dignity, equality, and participation for all. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes...
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NZ’s ‘lowest-paid’ community nurses strike
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Dozens of NZNO’s Total Care Health North Island members will hold a full withdrawal of labour strike on Friday 7 August from 8.30am to 4.30pm....
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deVere Group: the AI trade is fracturing fast and what to do now
Source: deVere Group AI investors should follow three priorities for the rest of 2026, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, as sharp swings...
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Mortgage lending trends: 10 things to know right now – Cotality
Source: Cotality NZ Thursday 6 August 2026 Interest rates, credit rules, and shifting buyer behaviour are inextricably entwined with the health of the housing market. In line with the recent...
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GlobalData – RBI’s deliberate hold at 5.25% anchors growth amid US tariff and oil risks, says GlobalData
Source: GlobalData 6 August 2026 Following the Reserve Bank of India’s decision on 05 August 2026 to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral stance; Jaison Davis,...
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RSA – Government urged to better fund NZDF personnel
Source: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association 6 August 2026 The Royal New Zealand RSA is calling on the Government to provide greater, sustained funding for New Zealand Defence...
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Employment and Health – NZ’s ‘lowest-paid’ community nurses strike
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Dozens of NZNO’s Total Care Health North Island members will hold a full withdrawal of labour strike on Friday 7 August from 8.30am to 4.30pm....
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Local News – Porirua supports regional amalgamation proposal
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council today voted to submit an amalgamation proposal based on a single unitary council, supported by strong community councils, but said a referendum should...
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Federated Farmers – New industry-led school subjects hit the mark for farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says today’s announcement of new industry-led secondary school subjects is a major win for New Zealand’s future farming workforce. “Farming is so important for New...
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Local News – Five candidates confirmed for Porirua’s Onepoto General Ward By-election
Source: Porirua City Council Nominations for Porirua City Council’s Onepoto General Ward closed at midday today with a by-election to be held in October. Five candidates have put themselves forward...
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BusinessNZ – Small business relief welcome – but tax and threshold neglect is the real story
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has welcomed elements of Labour’s Small Business Action Plan – A Fair Go, saying several measures reflect long-standing BusinessNZ positions, and says today’s announcement should prompt a...
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Govt’s pay equity defence ‘cynical and opportunistic’, unions tell High Court as landmark hearing concludes
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi A three-day High Court hearing on the Government’s scrapping of pay equity for more than 150,000 New Zealand women has concluded...
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EMA welcomes new industry-led school subjects as major step forward for New Zealand’s future workforce
Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) has welcomed the government’s announcement of nine new industry-led secondary school subjects, saying the move will help better connect...
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Local News – Time extension granted for proposed tourist venture – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council has agreed to extend the agreement to lease of Rangituhi which will allow the developer of a proposed tourism venture for the city...
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NZ Minerals Council – Don’t kill the golden goose
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council For the economic contribution of mining to grow to its potential, it’s important that Government doesn’t squeeze it too hard, too soon, says New Zealand Minerals...
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Education – Strong progress for Māori and Pacific learners reflected in Whitireia and WelTec performance indicators
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec has recorded strong gains in ākonga success, with its latest Educational Performance Indicator (EPI) results showing improved course and qualification completion rates. Māori and...
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy is a positive step, but people need to see real change
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara welcomes today’s release of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and its implementation plan. The Strategy is...
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Banking – ASB makes changes to home loan and term deposit rates
Source: ASB 6 August 2026 ASB has today increased its fixed home loan rates by between 10-26 bps on its 6-month to three-year terms and has increased term deposit rates...
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Consumer NZ – Power bills overtake housing as New Zealanders’ second-biggest financial concern
Source: Consumer NZ 6 August 2026 New Zealanders are now more likely to name power bills as a financial concern than mortgage or rent payments, putting power costs second only...
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Ebola Response Update – August 5, 2026
Source: U.S. Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson August 5, 2026 The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Drug Foundation supports focus on early intervention in new govt strategy
Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri 6 August 2026 The NZ Drug Foundation is pleased to see a focus on early intervention to reduce drug...
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Lifestyle – A First-of-its-kind White Paper Outlining Practical Reforms To Improve Health & Reduce Costs using Physical Activity
Source: Exercise New Zealand 5 August 2026 “We already know physical inactivity is costing our country billions of dollars every year and placing enormous pressure on our health system.” “The...