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New Zealand Government

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Winter cruise season setting sail from Auckland

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the cruise industry is poised for another significant step forward, with the Carnival line announcing a return to homeporting...

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Pet bonds for renters start 1 December

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a...

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Work accelerates on ambitious land transport reforms

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three significant areas...

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$60 billion industry protected with biosecurity improvements

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says that changes to New Zealand’s biosecurity laws will strengthen protections against invasive pests and diseases while protecting and promoting economic growth....

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EU Business Summit Opening Address

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou. Ka mihi ki te mana whenua ko Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Kia ora and good morning everyone – its great...

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Refreshed national curriculum to raise achievement

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced the release of the full draft of New Zealand’s new Year 1–10 curriculum, another significant step toward delivering a world-leading...

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New protections and new funds for Hauraki Gulf

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing the biggest step in a generation to restore the Hauraki Gulf / te Pātaka kai a Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi, with...

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District Court Judge appointed

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Whanganui barrister Bernadette Arapere as a District Court Judge.  Judge Arapere (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Maniapoto)...

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Building fit-for-purpose Aged Care

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to an integrated approach to reform the aged care system including the establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Group to recommend changes to...

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New leadership for WorkSafe Board

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has appointed new members to the WorkSafe Board to provide strong governance as WorkSafe refocuses on early engagement...

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Simpson to visit Australia

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson will today travel to Canberra and Sydney to strengthen New Zealand’s trans-Tasman partnerships and share insights on regulatory approaches,...

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AI scribe to speed up emergency care for patients

· October 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government An artificial intelligence (AI) scribe tool will be rolled out to 1000 doctors and frontline staff working in emergency departments across the country, Health Minister Simeon...

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Government support for Clutha and Southland communities

· October 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making a contribution of $150,000 to help communities in Clutha and Southland impacted by the Labour Weekend severe weather, Minister for Emergency Management...

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Deep geothermal project experts announced

· October 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Stanford University earth science and engineering expert Professor Roland N Horne will chair the international review panel for New Zealand’s pioneering supercritical geothermal exploration project, Resources...

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The importance of geothermal energy in New Zealand

· October 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora koutou, and warm greetings from New Zealand. It’s an honour to be here in Reno, Nevada, speaking as New Zealand’s Minister for Resources and...

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No more red tape for garden sheds and garages

· October 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Changes have now come into effect which mean homeowners building garden sheds, sleepouts, or garages face less red tape and fewer delays, Regulation Minister David Seymour...

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Improved dialysis services for West and North Auckland

· October 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Dialysis patients in West Auckland and on the North Shore will benefit from improved access to life-saving treatment, with the installation of 35 upgraded dialysis machines...

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Speech to European Union-New Zealand Business Summit

· October 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, representatives from across the European Union and New Zealand – good morning and welcome to Auckland. Can I begin by acknowledging...

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Universities Minister to promote NZ education in China

· October 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Universities and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti will travel to Beijing this month to promote New Zealand’s high-quality education offering at the China...

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Whakatāne crisis recovery café gets boost

· October 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced on the final stop of the Rural Health Roadshow that Whakatāne’s Resilience Café, the town’s local crisis recovery café,...