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New Zealand Government

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More staff, extra beds as hospitals prepare for winter

· March 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand will invest an additional $25 million to boost hospital capacity, increase staffing, and prepare the health system for higher demand over the busy...

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Settlement welcomed for PSA members

· March 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for Policy, Advisory, Knowledge and Specialist (PAKS) members represented by the Public Service...

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SH35 open around the clock

· March 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced the end of night closures on State Highway 35, restoring 24-hour access to the important East Coast route following severe...

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Foreign and Defence Ministers to visit Canberra

· March 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins will attend the third annual Australia and New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ANZMIN) in Canberra this week.   “The...

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Energy Minister attending Energy Security Forum

· March 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts is travelling to Japan to join international leaders and businesses at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum. “As the world...

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Minister to attend Global Fraud Summit

· March 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello will travel to Europe tomorrow to represent New Zealand at the Global Fraud Summit and for a series of...

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Racing Minister welcomes clear plan for greyhound rehoming

· March 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed proposed plans to rehome greyhounds, as the transition away from greyhound racing continues.  “The intention was always to support the...

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Incoming Solicitor-General appointed King’s Counsel

· March 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of incoming Solicitor-General Anna Adams as King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel recognises outstanding contributions to the legal...

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Oranga Tamariki showing strong progress against key targets

· March 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The latest data from Oranga Tamariki has shown significant improvement in performance against vital targets, leading to safer children and communities.  Minister for Children Karen Chhour...

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Foreign Affairs Minister hosts Cambodia Deputy Prime Minister

· March 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn to New Zealand.   It is the first high-level visit to New Zealand by a Cambodian Minister since 2019 and signals a...

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Guiding early learning progress with new maths check

· March 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new maths check for Year 2 students will measure progress and ensure young learners get the support they need early on, Education Minister Erica Stanford...

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Hauraki Gulf collections closure comes into force

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Fishery Officers are ramping up patrols as a ban comes into force on gathering marine life from rockpools and coastal waters on the Hauraki Gulf coast...

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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasifika TV

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd (PCBL) conference, 6pm, 12 March, New Zealand International Conference Centre, Auckland] Good evening – Our hosts, the Pacific Cooperation...

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Long awaited Holidays Act replacement passes first reading

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A much-anticipated Bill to ensure employees are paid correctly when taking time off work has just passed its first reading at Parliament, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today.   The Employment Leave Bill seeks...

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Improved access to secondary legislation

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitise government services has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins says. “The Legislation...

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Partnership driving hospitality momentum

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has today highlighted the importance of the hospitality industry to New Zealand’s economy, while speaking at the 2026 Hospitality Summit.  ...

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Crown progresses Ngāti Ruapani settlement at pace

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The first reading for the Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill has passed today, just weeks after the deed of settlement was signed, Treaty of...

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Government supports Pacific cultures at Polyfest  

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in the world’s largest Pacific festival, Polyfest, supporting Pacific culture, young people and families, says Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti.   ...

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Building the future of coastal shipping resilience

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is committed to building the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping network, through six critical investments to deliver a more productive economy and ensure...

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Growing the frontline workforce in Wairoa

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A Rural Training Hub to grow the frontline rural health workforce will be established in the Wairoa District, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “This...

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Common sense proposal will benefit patients and save money

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will shift responsibility for funding ambulance medicines from Health New Zealand (HNZ) and ACC to Pharmac because it will improve medicine procurement processes, and...