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New homes delivered for Defence families

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Modern, high-quality new homes have been delivered for military families ahead of schedule and under budget, Defence Minister Chris Penk says.  The first homes built through the Homes for Families programme were officially opened with a...

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Ukraine offers NZ deal to build military drones

· May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Drone warfare has proven to be a gamechanger in the Ukraine conflict. AFP / VACHESLAV MADIIEVSKYI Ukraine has approached New Zealand about a deal to build...

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Minister attending Pacific organised crime summit

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello is visiting Samoa and Fiji as part of her Customs and Associate Polce responsibilities. Ms Costello is in Samoa...

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Doocey to lead delegation to Australia

· May 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey will today travel to Australia to attend the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne and...

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Details of NCEA replacement confirmed

· May 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new senior secondary qualifications will provide clearer, more credible recognition of student achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “We want young people leaving school...

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More Kiwi businesses to get AI support

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up support to help small businesses adopt artificial intelligence, with the expansion of the AI Advisory Pilot announced today at the Great...

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Nurses vote to accept new pay offer

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreements for members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). “I am pleased...

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Growers benefit as Govt strengthens plant rights

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments underpinning high‑value exports, regional jobs and global demand for New Zealand produce, Trade and Investment...

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Statutory guidance issued to help protect Kiwis’ rights

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Regulation and the Attorney‑General have today issued joint statutory guidance to support consistent application of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 (the Act) across...

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New forensic inpatient beds opened

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Ten new forensic inpatient beds at Waikato Hospital have been officially opened today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, a step forward in improving access to...

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Fourth renewable energy project fast-tracked

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The continued operation of the Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Bay of Plenty has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development...

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$100m+ Wellington Airport project Fast-tracked

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted to a significant Wellington infrastructure project which will safeguard the International Airport’s long-term operations, protect critical assets, create two kororā (little...

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Students should be in school, not on strike

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says students going on strike today would make a bigger difference by showing up to school, working hard, and taking every...

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Healthy School Lunch Programme saves more money

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Government will continue delivering a more efficient Healthy School Lunches Programme (the Programme) in 2027, saving...

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District Court Judge appointed

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Kerryn Beaton KC as a District Court Judge.   Ms Beaton was admitted to the bar in 1995....

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Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) opens

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Ngauraunga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) officially opens to the public tomorrow, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.   “For people in Wellington and Lower...

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First Kiwi Space Activators announced

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Space Minister Chris Penk today announced the first recipients of the Kiwi Space Activator, a pilot programme helping to move novel space technology from the lab to the...

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$1 million boost for Tarawera and Ōkataina tracks

· May 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced $1 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to upgrade tracks and campgrounds around Tarawera and Ōkataina....