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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...
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Affordable homes for families in Porirua
Source: New Zealand Government The first stage of the Our Whare Our Fale housing programme in Eastern Porirua has been completed, supporting local jobs and delivering new affordable homes for...
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Select Committee reports back on Employment Relations Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is welcoming a Select Committee report on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, marking an important step in employment law reform, Workplace Relations and Safety...
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New rules to help meat processors & shoppers
Source: New Zealand Government Small-scale meat processors will save money and deliver safe food to their customers more easily thanks to new rule changes confirmed today, says Food Safety Minister...
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Breakthrough Export Deal Signals New Era for Strong Wool
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is marking a significant commercial milestone, with New Zealand’s strong wool sector securing its first export order for innovative wool particle technology. Rural Communities...
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Canterbury service keeping people out of hospital
Source: New Zealand Government A Canterbury service is helping thousands of people receive timely, quality care in the comfort of their own homes, while freeing up hospital beds for those...
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Resilience of Auckland City Hospital future-proofed
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland City Hospital has completed major upgrades to its critical infrastructure to strengthen resilience and ensure patients continue receiving essential care even during a major event,...
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Host and theme for Matariki unveiled in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unveiled the host iwi and theme for next year’s national broadcast of Matariki, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “I’m delighted...
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Government backs hornet hunt
Source: New Zealand Government Intensive efforts are under way to combat yellow-legged hornets from Auckland’s North Shore, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. Mr Hoggard, who visited biosecurity operations in Auckland...
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Australia-New Zealand 2+2 Climate and Finance Ministers’ Dialogue Joint Statement
Source: New Zealand Government The Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and the Hon Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Minister for Energy, welcomed...