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Taking cash off criminals to protect New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Money seized from criminals will once again be redirected to protecting New Zealanders, with a new funding round for the Proceeds of Crime Fund opening on...
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Top Up’ to deliver faster access to support
Source: New Zealand Government Seven grassroots mental health initiatives supporting small and hard-to-reach communities have received funding to deliver faster access to support, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today....
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Government to clarify welfare and ACC payments
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing legislation to clarify the law on the impact of ACC payments on welfare entitlement and ensure the process is fair. Social Development...
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Reform brings more flexibility for workers and confidence for employers
Source: New Zealand Government The Employment Relations Amendment Bill has passed its third reading, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says. “I am proud to see the Bill...
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All wartime service now honoured on Anzac Day
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to formally recognise all those who have served New Zealand in times of war as part of Anzac Day commemorations has passed in Parliament today....
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Minister welcomes settlement for pharmacists
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for pharmacists employed by Health New Zealand, following a vote by members of...
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Teaching Council reviews highlight need for change
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is highlighting the clear, critical need for major change within the Teaching Council following the significant and serious findings of two recent,...
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Members of Gas Security Fund panel named
Source: New Zealand Government Gas and energy industry specialist Andy Knight has been named as chair of the expert panel appointed to advise the Government on projects applying to the...
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Greenpeace – 78% of NZers want bottom trawling banned as Govt pushes to catch more coral in South Pacific
Source: Greenpeace New polling shows overwhelming support from New Zealanders for a ban on bottom trawling in the South Pacific high seas, says Greenpeace. The Horizon polling, commissioned at the end...
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National Infrastructure Plan Delivered
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop today welcomed the release of the National Infrastructure Plan and tabled it in Parliament. “New Zealand’s future prosperity depends on high quality infrastructure....
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Our Changing World: Science for future fashion
Source: Radio New Zealand Senior technician Sean Taylor displays the new solution for mounting sensors onto smart clothing. RNZ Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you...
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Independent review into Moa Point failures
Source: New Zealand Government A Crown Review Team will conduct an independent review into Wellington Water’s Moa Point sewage plant failure, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “The failure of...
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Minister to attend AI Impact Summit in India
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti will visit India this week to attend the flagship artificial intelligence (AI) Impact Summit, strengthening international...
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Auckland’s Eden Park to host State of Origin match in 2027
Source: Radio New Zealand Watch above: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Tourism Minister Louise Upston announce the deal. A State of Origin match will be played...
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More gigs, more goals, more growth: Eden Park planning restrictions eased
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is building Eden Park’s future as a major events venue, making significant changes to local planning rules that have been holding Eden Park back...
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State of Origin heads to New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government In an historic moment, New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin match next year at Eden Park, a major event expected to draw thousands...
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New Zealand signs up to U=U commitment for HIV
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has signed the global Call-to-Action on Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U), sending a strong signal of our commitment to ending HIV transmission and ensuring people...
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Rockpool closures to protect marine life
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken action to stop the wholesale stripping of marine creatures from rockpools on the east coast north of Auckland. “I have approved a...
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Keeping your heart healthy this Valentine’s Day
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown is encouraging New Zealanders to use Valentine’s Day as a reminder to look after their own heart health, as well as the...
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Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Less than a year after it was refreshed, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is bringing $3.39 billion into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced...
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Government urges people to put safety first as severe weather hits North Island
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is urging people to put safety first, as it gets behind North Island communities facing another period of severe weather, less than one month...
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Land earmarked for new Kumeū high school
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering for the rapidly growing communities of North-West Auckland, with land now prioritised and earmarked for a much-needed new secondary school in Kumeū, Education...
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December visitor arrivals highest since 2019
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor arrivals continued to rise in December, with strong growth from China and Australia in particular. Tourism...
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Common sense approach to life-saving medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Trained Oranga Tamariki staff will shortly be able to administer life-saving medicines, in a common sense move that will also allow young people to access the...
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Foreign Minister hosts Commonwealth Secretary General
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on her first official visit to New Zealand today. “The Commonwealth plays an important role in...
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Turkish delegation visit strengthens historic bond
Source: New Zealand Government The friendship forged after the Gallipoli campaign more than a century ago is stronger than ever, following an official visit by a senior Turkish delegation, Veterans...
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All Stars countdown kicks off in Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton is set to come alive this weekend as rugby league fans descend on the city for the 2026 NRL All Stars event, backed by the...