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Duane Kale appointed Chair of Sport NZ
Source: New Zealand Government Duane Kale ONZM has been appointed Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ), Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. “It is with...
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Crown reaches major Treaty milestone with Ngai Tai
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has signed an agreement in principle to settle the historical Treaty claims of Ngai Tai, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “This...
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Holcim lashes out and threatens New Zealand Government for following maritime laws
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand has condemned global cement giant Holcim’s threats to use 500 trucks a month to transport cement on New...
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Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill. “The...
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Todd McClay heads to India for trade negotiations
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has departed for New Delhi today to lead the next round of ministerial-level negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)...
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Manufacturing pilot expands to grow workforce
Source: New Zealand Government After delivering standout results, a pilot connecting high school students with New Zealand manufacturers to grow the future workforce will expand into new regions. “We know...
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Government launches quantum tech discovery
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has launched a $1.35m discovery phase to explore a national quantum technologies platform aimed at creating jobs, attracting...
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New Plymouth crisis recovery café gets a boost
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today visited Koha Café where he announced New Plymouths local crisis recovery café, will receive a funding boost from the...
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Urgent consent-extension legislation passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Parliament has passed urgent legislation extending the duration of thousands of existing resource consents, providing immediate certainty for farmers, businesses and councils while New Zealand transitions...
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Government app launched today
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today released an app to make it easier and safer for people to access government services, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith...
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Emergency closure to protect hoiho extended
Source: New Zealand Government An emergency fishery closure around Otago Peninsula to protect northern hoiho has been extended for nine months, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The decision...
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Secondary principals vote to accept settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary principals, with a majority vote from members of the Secondary Principals’ Association of...
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Advocacy – Human Rights Day – 10 December – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) Today, on Human Rights Day, we reaffirm the universal principle that every human being is entitled to dignity, freedom, and justice. These are...
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Significant boost to school property budgets
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to supercharge school property, increasing maintenance funding for the first time since 2010 so more students benefit from safe, warm and dry...
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Minister to lead work on reducing social media harm for under-16s
Source: New Zealand Government Social media restrictions for under-16s will become part of the Government’s work programme, with Education Minister Erica Stanford assigned to lead this and bring options to...
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26,000 New Zealanders’ devices infected with malicious software, cyber security agency warns
Source: Radio New Zealand By Penny Smith The cyber security agency is emailing about 26,000 people warning about malware which could steal sensitive information, like email addresses and passwords. 123RF...
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New Emergency Management Bill introduced
Source: New Zealand Government “The Government has introduced a new Emergency Management Bill today, set to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system” says Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell. ...
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New system to make planning easier for everyone
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will be easier for local government to use and navigate and deliver better value for ratepayers, say RMA Reform Minister Chris...
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Transitioning to the new planning system
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking steps to ensure a smooth and fair transition to New Zealand’s new planning and environmental management system, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop...
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Boosting renewable energy through planning reform
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will accelerate renewable energy projects and unlock the country’s clean energy potential, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. Mr Watts says New...
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RMA replacement to reduce costs and drive on-farm growth
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers and growers will spend less time burdened with unnecessary paperwork and more time farming under New Zealand’s new planning system, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and...
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Planning reform to unlock housing growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning system will make it significantly easier to build the homes New Zealand needs and give homeowners greater freedom to improve and use...
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Cutting red tape to deliver the infrastructure New Zealand needs
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning system will make it much easier and quicker to deliver the infrastructure New Zealand needs, while giving councils, investors and communities greater...
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A better planning system for a better New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will make it easier to build the homes and infrastructure our country needs, give farmers and growers the freedom to get...
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Planning overhaul to unlock growth
Source: New Zealand Government A sweeping overhaul of planning rules will unlock economic growth and help build a stronger New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and RMA Reform Minister Chris...
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Arms Bill introduced to deliver better firearms law
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced the Arms Bill to Parliament, bringing New Zealand one step closer to fairer, fit for purpose firearms laws, says Associate Justice Minister...
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New report backs NZ’s sustainable fisheries
Source: New Zealand Government A new scientific report shows New Zealand’s fish stocks are in good shape overall, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Fisheries New Zealand’s Status of...