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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government New data showing international visitor numbers continue to grow shows confidence is increasing in the sector, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. New international travel...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to change funding criteria for three type 2 diabetes medicines based on clinical...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), His Excellency Thongsavan Phomvihane, on his first official visit to New Zealand. “New Zealand’s relationship with...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to ensure the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system by better targeting financial assistance to those most in need, Social Development...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay sign the free-trade agreement. Supplied Indian negotiators threatened to walk out of...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Communities will have more power to decide how social services funding is spent locally under a new approach being delivered through the Government’s Social Investment Fund,...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a City and Regional Deal with Western Bay of Plenty councils, establishing a long-term partnership between the Western Bay of Plenty and...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s natural gas reserves have fallen sharply over the past year, and the latest figures show why the Government is working hard to secure the...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced legislation today which provides Police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop has paid tribute to the life and contribution of the Rt Hon Sir Kenneth Keith ONZ KBE PC KC, who has died aged...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government A newly introduced pharmacist role in Dunedin Hospital’s Emergency Department is already helping patients get seen and treated faster, while giving doctors more time to focus...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Children with serious illnesses and their families will be better supported with compassionate, specialist paediatric palliative care closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Families...
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· May 14, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Money seized from criminals will be reinvested into fighting methamphetamine and gang-related harm in communities across New Zealand, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee and Associate Police...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to make New Zealand’s transport regulatory system fit for purpose has passed its third reading today, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Transport Minister James...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Good evening, everyone. Thank you to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs for the invitation to deliver this year’s annual lecture. It’s a pleasure to...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s work to grow the international education sector, new funding for a dedicated support function will help build sector capability and support...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today outlined the need to secure New Zealand’s future in an increasingly volatile world, focusing on economic resilience, energy security, defence, international...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is tackling deceptive business practices with the introduction of the Fair Trading Amendment Bill, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government After 15 years of negotiations three Hauraki iwi Claims Settlement Bills – Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, Ngāti Tara Tokanui, and Ngāti Hei have passed final reading in...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making it easier for food businesses with multiple sites to operate by applying consistent verification rules across the country, says Food Safety Minister...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced the appointment of District Court Judge Jonathan Moses as the Chief Community Magistrate. Judge Moses was, until recently, the...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government People in the King Country will now be able to access cancer treatment closer to home, with a new infusion service launching at Te Kūiti Hospital...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government After nine years of negotiations the Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill has passed first reading in Parliament today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Today marks another step towards...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Critical sections of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Tīrau and Waiouru have had a major upgrade, with 128 lane kilometres of the North Island’s backbone now...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government A new mental health toolkit launched today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey will support businesses to improve productivity in the workplace through better mental health....
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· May 12, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the passage of two major Anti–Money Laundering (AML) reform Bills through their final readings in Parliament today, cutting red...
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· May 12, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay today confirmed new Associate Agriculture Minister Mike Butterick’s key areas of delegated responsibility across the primary sector. “Mike Butterick brings a deep...