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New Zealand secures landmark Free Trade Agreement with India

· December 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and India have concluded a Free Trade Agreement, offering New Zealanders unprecedented access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced today. This historic Agreement eliminates and reduces tariffs on...

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Summer Driving: Stay Safe

· December 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is reminding all New Zealanders to drive safely this summer, with Police set to be out in force to help keep our roads safe,...

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Government backs boaties’ summer water safety

· December 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government $848,000 in government grants targeted towards reducing harm in high-risk recreational maritime environments will help protect boaties on the water this summer, Associate Transport Minister James...

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NZ, Japan sign defence and security agreements

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Japan have agreed two important defence and security arrangements, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.  “The defence Acquisition...

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New plan to tackle organised crime

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new all-of-government plan to tackle organised crime was released today by  Associate Police Minister Casey Costello. “We are at a critical time in the fight...

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New Plant Health and Environment Laboratory

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has committed to a major biosecurity investment to protect New Zealand’s primary industries and drive economic growth, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard and Infrastructure...

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Extended urgent care coming to South and East Auckland

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government People in South and East Auckland will soon be able to access urgent care earlier, later, and overnight, reducing pressure on hospitals and keeping care close...

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Parent Portal updated with new maths practice tool

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Parents will know more about what their children are learning at school and will have the tools to help them learn at home through new updates...

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Strengthened accountability for Treaty settlement delivery

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has published the Whole of System (Core Crown) Report on Treaty Settlement Delivery 2025, providing transparency for Treaty settlement delivery and setting a benchmark...

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Cutting red tape so restaurants can sell take-home alcohol

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is cutting unnecessary red tape so restaurants with on-site retail areas can finally sell take-home alcohol to their customers. The Government...

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Funding shot in the arm for hornet eradication

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced additional funding to support efforts to eradicate yellow-legged hornet in Auckland, following detections on the North Shore earlier this year.Biosecurity Minister Andrew...

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Changes for Northland spiny rock lobster fishery

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Northland’s rock lobster fishery will have a reprieve from fishing to help build stocks of spiny rock lobster, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “I...

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Board Appointments to Airways and Kiwi Group Capital

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown has announced the appointment of two new Crown directors, one to the Airways Board and another to the Kiwi Group Capital...

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Second Fast-track quarry approved

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A second substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Kings Quarry Limited...

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Major Fast-track mining project approved

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The first major mining project, Waihi North, has gained consent today to expand operations until 2043 through the Fast-track process, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources...

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Gas Security Fund to seek expressions of interest

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The $200 million Gas Security Fund will open on 12 January 2026 to expressions of interest to help increase the availability of natural gas in New...

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Area School Principals’ Vote to Accept Settlement

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations to renew the Area School Principals’ Collective Agreement.  “Area schools principals play an integral role...

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Next steps in advanced tech research

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Five leading AI concepts have been shortlisted to establish a world-class national platform for artificial intelligence research, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced...

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Special Agricultural Trade Envoy appointed

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay has announced the appointment of Nathan Guy as New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy...

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Pre-Christmas economic boost welcomed

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is  welcome news before Christmas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  Stats NZ reported...

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Minister to Japan for defence, security meetings

· December 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Judith Collins will travel to Japan tomorrow for defence and security meetings. “I am looking forward to travelling to Tokyo to discuss regional security...