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New Zealand Government

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Strengthening the immigration system

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s continuing to strengthen and build trust in New Zealand’s immigration system with the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill passing its third...

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Unlocking Growth Through Investment

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, I am pleased to be among so many of New Zealand’s business leaders – people who are driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the...

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Investment agency focus set to seek growth & opportunity

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has today set the scope of the country’s investment agency, Invest New Zealand, announcing strategic growth areas and launching three...

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New board appointed for Invest New Zealand

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay today announced inaugural board appointments for Invest New Zealand, the country’s newly established investment promotion agency. “Invest New Zealand will...

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Urgent care coming to Lower Hutt and Dunedin

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders will be able to access urgent care 24/7 before Christmas, with new and expanded services opening in Dunedin and Hutt Valley, Health Minister...

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International tourism numbers continue to rise

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government International visitors are spending more and arriving in greater numbers, driving growth in New Zealand’s tourism sector and economy, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says....

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Appointments made to NZ’s community trusts

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A total of 38 appointments and reappointments have been made to the 12 community trusts around New Zealand that serve their regions, Associate Finance Minister Shane...

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Building inspection target drives accountability

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The first release of data shows 66 out of 67 Building Consent Authorities have hit the Government’s new mandatory target for building inspection wait times.   “In...

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Community education professionals settle pay negotiations

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for community education professionals following a majority vote from Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA)...

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New diplomatic appointments

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced seven new diplomatic appointments:   Wendy Matthews, High Commissioner to Canada. Olivia Owen, Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union. Jane Coombs, Ambassador...

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New Disability Strategy drives change

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says a new action-focused disability strategy will be a lever to drive positive change.   The New Zealand Disability Strategy 2026-2030...

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High calibre appointments for Industry Skills Boards

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has confirmed the ministerial appointments to the eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs). These appointments begin immediately, as the ISBs are...

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Regional leadership returns to polytechnics

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the ministerial appointments to the inaugural governing councils of New Zealand’s ten re-established polytechnics, marking a milestone in returning...

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Getting rates under control for ratepayers

· December 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progress a rates cap to help councils keep rates increases under control and reduce pressure on household budgets, Local Government Minister...

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Pharmac proposal to improve rural access to emergency medicines

· December 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey welcome Pharmac’s proposal to fund access...

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New procurement rules will be monitored

· December 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Officials will report six-monthly on the new government procurement rules which take effect today to ensure they are being complied with, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis...

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Tasman’s Great Taste Trail on track to re-open

· December 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tasman’s popular Great Taste Cycle Trail is on track to reopen the iconic Spooners Tunnel section by the end of December, following significant progress on repairs...

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Open Banking goes live for Kiwi customers

· December 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Open banking goes live today, opening the door to faster loan approvals, easier bill management, and personalised budgeting insights, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson...