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Move-on orders legislation introduced
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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Tribute to Sir Kenneth Keith
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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New ED pharmacist role delivering faster care at Dunedin Hospital
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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Bringing specialist paediatric palliative care closer
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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Gang profits turned against organised crime
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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Bill to enable digital drivers licences passes third reading
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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Speech to The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs – International Trade in Troubled Times
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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Boosting capability in schools to grow international education offering
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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Securing New Zealand’s future in a more volatile world
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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Tougher penalties for misleading pricing incoming
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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Three long-awaited Hauraki iwi settlement bills pass final reading
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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Levelling the playing field for food business verification
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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Chief Community Magistrate appointed
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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Cancer treatment closer to home for King Country patients
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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Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Bill moves forward at pace
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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Major SH1 upgrade completed between Tīrau and Waiouru
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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Business Mental Health Toolkit launched
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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Laws passed to deliver AML red tape relief
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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Government announces delegations for new Associate Agriculture Minister
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...
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Recognising the extraordinary contribution of nurses
Source: New Zealand Government International Nurses Day is an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary role nurses play in caring for New Zealanders at every stage of life, Health Minister Simeon...
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Fourth petroleum permit application enters competitive process
Source: New Zealand Government The fourth petroleum exploration permit application since the removal of the exploration ban late last year has entered the open market competitive process, an encouraging signal...
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Citizenship office smashing timeliness targets
Source: New Zealand Government After six years of not meeting timeliness targets, citizenship by grant processing has been within target timeframes for the past six months consecutively, says Minister of Internal Affairs...
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Industry awards recognise innovation and impact
Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Chris Penk has paid tribute to the contribution businesses supplying the New Zealand Defence Force make to national security and resilience at the Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry. “This...
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Government brings certainty to climate change tort law
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is clarifying climate change laws to provide businesses with certainty around their obligations, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Ongoing litigation in the High Court,...
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Football festival brings more global football stars
Source: New Zealand Government Fans will get a chance to see Chelsea F.C. Women in action at the International Football Festival, thanks to the Government’s $70 million Major Events and Tourism...
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Education – ERO provides a new guide to help parents choose a school
Source: Education Review Office The Education Review Office (ERO) has today released a new Guide to Schools to help parents understand what makes a school good. ERO Acting Chief Review Officer...
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Government inks deal to bolster fuel resilience
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s unprecedented contract with Z Energy for close to 90 million additional litres of diesel, equivalent to around nine days’ supply, has been signed, Finance...