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New Zealand Government

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Rate Rebate Scheme to assist ratepayers

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Increases to the Rates Rebate Scheme will help ease cost of living pressures for ratepayers in need of assistance and lower income SuperGold Cardholders, Local Government...

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NZ Ambassador to Chair WTO General Council

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Clare Kelly as Chair of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council.  It is...

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Senior doctors vote to accept settlement

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for members of Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS), who represent Senior Medical...

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Frigate project progress key for maritime security

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing work to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s aging frigates as part of broader efforts to strengthen New Zealand’s Defence capability, Defence...

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Boost for cycling infrastructure across NZ

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing up to $7.1 million to upgrade six Great Rides cycle trails, strengthening regional tourism and safety, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston...

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Protections locked in to stop abuse in overseas adoptions

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to permanently shut down loopholes that allowed children adopted overseas to be brought into unsafe homes, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee....

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New Zealand welcomes Costa Rica joining CPTPP

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed Costa Rica to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) today.  “Costa Rica is a close...

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Building better school infrastructure for the future

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s $2 billion investment into school infrastructure, $56.6 million has today been announced to fix longstanding condition issues and bring facilities up...

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Research underway to update deer hunting rules

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New research is underway to support better targeted food safety rules for commercial and recreational deer hunters, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. Under current food...

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Rule changes to support aquaculture

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has updated national rules for marine aquaculture to make it easier for operators to improve how they farm, adopt new technology and carry out...

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Government to disestablish the BSA

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progress with disestablishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority and investigate self-regulation options, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “New Zealand’s media...

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More care, closer to home for Otago Central Lakes

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Planning is underway to expand locally delivered healthcare services for people living in Wānaka, Cromwell, Queenstown, and across the wider Otago Central Lakes area, Health Minister...

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Test to strengthen citizenship by grant process

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden announced today that a test to strengthen the citizenship by grant process will be introduced from late 2027. “Citizenship...

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Young people in Northland to get better crisis support

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Young people in Northland will have access to a better crisis response, with a dedicated Youth Acute Respite Service opening alongside three additional Youth Suicide Prevention...

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Prime Minister wraps visit to Singapore

· May 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded a two-day visit to Singapore, where he met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and shored up critical fuel supply with...

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New Appointment to Tertiary Education Commission Board

· May 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the appointment of Michelle Findlater to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).  Michelle began her career as...

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Cheaper, smarter EV charging on the way for Kiwis

· May 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers supplied in New Zealand will make it easier and more affordable for people to charge their vehicles, while helping...

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Councils invited to fast-track local reform

· May 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is giving councils a three-month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government in their regions, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister...