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Modernising road funding
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill to Parliament, taking the next step towards a fairer, simpler, and more modern transport funding system....
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Government accepts banking recommendations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has accepted or partially accepted all the recommendations made by the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s inquiry into banking competition. The inquiry examined the state...
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Tide turns in battle against Lake Wānaka weeds
Source: New Zealand Government A more than two-decade-long campaign to reclaim Lake Wānaka from an invasive aquatic weed has reached a major victory, with 40 kilometres of shoreline now successfully...
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First sod turned on Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on the State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway – one of the first new Roads of National Significance to reach the main works...
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Daily Term 3 attendance data shows where improvements needed
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says a promising term of attendance was blown in the disrupted last week of the term, where strike action took precedence...
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More people to get faster access to support
Source: New Zealand Government Hundreds of extra young people, mums, and families across New Zealand will now get faster access to mental health support, following a boost of funding for...
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Easier and cheaper prescriptions for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government From 1 February 2026, New Zealanders will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions for their medicines, delivering savings and greater convenience for people on long-term treatments,...
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Four new appointments to the TEC Board
Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced four new member appointments to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). “I am pleased to appoint and...
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First cancer medicine available in private hospitals
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund access to five treatments, including for breast...
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Medical conference red tape cut, and NZ is open for business
Source: New Zealand Government The passing on the Medicines Amendment Bill has ended New Zealand’s prohibition on advertising medicines at medical conferences and trade shows, and New Zealand is open for...
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Costco announcement great news for shoppers
Source: New Zealand Government News that US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second New Zealand store in South Auckland is great news for Kiwi shoppers, Economic Growth...
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Erica Stanford – New Secretary for Education appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the appointment of Ellen MacGregor-Reid as the new Secretary for Education. “Our reforms are about ambition, raising achievement and delivering better...
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Medicines Amendment Bill passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Medicines Amendment Bill at third reading. The Bill enables the ‘Rule of Two’, allowing medicines...
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National Day of Reflection for survivors of abuse & neglect in care
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s marking one year on from the public apology to survivors of abuse and neglect in care by acknowledging and remembering those who suffered while in the...
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Attendance management plans required by law
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Education Training Amendment Bill (No 2) at third reading. The Bill makes attendance management plans...
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Ensuring students get a world-leading education
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s ensuring schools have a sharpened focus on lifting student achievement and attendance, education workforce governance is fit-for-purpose, and freedom of expression is upheld in...
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Damning IPCA report prompts oversight move
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking steps to establish the strongest possible oversight of the New Zealand Police following a damning report into the Police handling of complaints...
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Traffic congestion-busting Bill passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and improving...
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Government cracks down on drug drivers
Source: New Zealand Government Drivers under the influence of drugs will soon face tougher enforcement on New Zealand roads, with the Government confirming which drugs will be screened under the...
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Radiology upgrade to double scanning capacity in Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Government More than 10,000 additional MRI and CT scans will be delivered each year for Hawke’s Bay patients, enabling faster diagnoses, following the completion of Stage 1...
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Fairer, fit-for-purpose Arms Act to improve public safety
Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Arms Act 1983 with a new law that’s fairer, fit for purpose, and improves the safety of New...
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New China-NZ deals and partnerships worth $450m
Source: New Zealand Government Up to $450 million of new deals and partnerships were concluded this week at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay...
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Nine rangatahi Māori depart for the Brazillian Amazon for COP30
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Kāhu Pokere outside Parliament. Supplied/Pou Take Āhuarangi A group of nine rangatahi Māori are making their final preparations to depart for Belém in the Brazillian...
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Way forward for Christchurch housing growth
Source: New Zealand Government Christchurch City Council has met its Housing Growth Target and is therefore able to withdraw part of Plan Change 14, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says....
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New pathway to grow GP workforce
Source: New Zealand Government Expressions of interest open today for graduate doctors keen to gain hands-on experience in general practice and other community-based settings across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon...
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Cutting-edge X-ray technology now in Stratford
Source: New Zealand Government The Stratford community in Taranaki will benefit from improved access to diagnostic services with the installation of a new state-of-the-art digital X-ray system at the Stratford...
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Disrupting organised criminals and taking their money to fight meth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is using money seized from criminals to fund a nationwide campaign against methamphetamine use and is moving to make it easier to strip gangs...