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Valued and visible: making sign language live
Source: New Zealand Government A new 10-year strategy aims to strengthen New Zealand Sign Language, making it a more visible, valued part of everyday life Launching the NZSL Strategy 2026-2036,...
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Next steps confirmed for SH6 Epitaph Slip site
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing a strong pipeline of roading resilience projects in the South Island to ensure local communities, freight, and tourism operators can continue to...
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New Zealand forestry and wood sector shines on successful India trade mission
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s forestry and wood-processing sector has taken centre-stage during a highly successful trade mission to India, Forestry; Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. Mr...
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Bench top manufacturer calls out use of potentially deadly engineered stone
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson MP Rachel Boyack opening the new AGB factory in Tasman. RNZ/Samantha Gee A New Zealand stone fabricator is calling on manufacturers and consumers to end...
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Consultation begins on Action Plan to support carers
Source: New Zealand Government Consultation has started on a new action plan to recognise unpaid or informal carers and to provide a long-term roadmap for making progress on the issues...
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Easing the cost of new and used imported vehicles
Source: New Zealand Government New and used vehicles could become more affordable for Kiwis through changes that will lower importing fees and help keep additional costs from being passed on...
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Making it faster, easier to issue digital credentials
Source: New Zealand Government A new platform to make it easier for Government agencies to issue secure digital credentials will be developed by New Zealand-based company MATTR, Digitising Government and...
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New scam protections for consumers to kick off Fraud Awareness Week
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing new legal protections so banks, telecommunications providers and digital platforms can act faster to block suspected online scams, Commerce and Consumer Affairs...
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Nurse practitioners to deliver faster access to medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Nurse practitioners can now prescribe a wider range of medicines, helping New Zealanders get faster access to the medicines they need and improving continuity of care,...
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Feedback sought on longer-term protection for northern hoiho
Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on new proposals to reduce risk from commercial fishing to hoiho (yellow eyed penguins), Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “In...
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Crackdown on underhand business practice
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ratcheting up penalties for misleading advertising and other breaches of fair trading law to deter underhand business practice. “Once the changes take effect,...
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Trade Minister cautiously welcomes US tariff relief on key exports
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade and Investment; and Agriculture, Todd McClay, has cautiously welcomed the United States announcement this week removing the additional reciprocal tariffs on a range...
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US drops tariffs on $2b of NZ exports
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Tariffs have been removed from more than $2 billion worth of New Zealand’s exports to the United States,...
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New Wellington stroke pathway speeds up recovery
Source: New Zealand Government A new stroke pathway at Wellington Regional Hospital is delivering faster rehabilitation and better outcomes for stroke patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Ensuring people receive...
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Cook Islands PM says economy remains strong despite NZ funding pause
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will not attend the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six...
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Climate Change Minister heads to COP30
Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will attend the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, next week. “New Zealand needs all countries...
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WorkSafe funding aligned for greater transparency
Source: New Zealand Government With the Health and Safety reforms underway, a change has been made to how WorkSafe New Zealand’s funding is managed that adds increased accountability, Workplace Relations...
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Green light for Dunedin Tunnels Trail
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $2 million to extend the Dunedin Tunnels Trail and transform Dunedin into a premier cycling destination, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston...
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Sod turned on Whangārei Hospital car park extension
Source: New Zealand Government A key milestone has been reached in the redevelopment of Whangārei Hospital, with the sod turning for a major on-grade car parking extension to enable construction...
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Great South tourism boost showcases Southern Way
Source: New Zealand Government Great South will receive $393,000 to launch a campaign putting the Southern Way and the region’s authentic hospitality firmly on the map for international visitors, Tourism...
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Uncorking the Classic NZ Wine Trail
Source: New Zealand Government WellingtonNZ and partner regions have received a major tourism and hospitality boost, putting the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail firmly in the international spotlight. “I’m delighted...
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RotoruaNZ turns up the heat with two major international tourism campaigns
Source: New Zealand Government RotoruaNZ will receive more than $4.5 million to launch two campaigns inviting international visitors to soak up everything Rotorua and the wider North Island have to...
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More visitors for Rotorua, Wellington and Great South tourism projects
Source: New Zealand Government More international visitors will be exploring regional New Zealand next year, thanks to a $5.9 million investment from stage one of the second round of the...
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‘Embarrassing’: International climate expert at COP30 scorns NZ’s methane target
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Bill Hare has called the government’s climbdown on methane emissions dangerous and embarrassing. Supplied/The Australia Institute New Zealand’s climbdown on its methane emissions target and...
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$1m compensation to oyster farmers a start
Source: New Zealand Government A $1 million payment from Watercare to oyster farmers impacted by sewage contamination of Mahurangi Harbour is a welcome first step but more is needed, Parliamentary...
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Historic moment for Kiwis’ rights
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of the Regulatory Standards Bill into law. “This is a historic moment for Kiwis’ rights. Politicians will no longer...
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New declaration strengthens bond with Niue
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi met in Auckland today to agree a foundational Political Declaration, encapsulating the partnership between the two...