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More overseas investment, faster, means jobs and growth

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says overseas investment decisions being made more than twice as fast is a vital ingredient for businesses seeking capital to create...

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Passport processing times slashed by two-thirds

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says that increased efficiency for passport processing has resulted in an 18-day improvement to wait times compared to when...

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AI-powered mental health support tool launched

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Sir John Kirwan today launched Ask Groov, Health New Zealand’s first endorsed AI powered wellbeing guide for adults. “Access...

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Government considering Chorus divestment

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is exploring ways to free up capital locked in its investment in Chorus, to redirect into capital projects of more use to New Zealanders....

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Speech to Facilities Management Summit 2025

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the invitation to join you today. As Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister for Infrastructure, it is a real privilege to be here with...

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Government spending falls as percentage of GDP

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s government financial statements for 2024/25 are the first to fully reflect decisions made by the current Government and show the progress being made in getting...

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Ultrasound services now available on the Chatham Islands

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Residents of the Chatham Islands now have access to permanent ultrasound services at the Chatham Islands Health Centre, marking a major step forward in rural healthcare...

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New Zealand welcomes Middle East peace deal

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand welcomes the announcement of the first phase of the US-led peace deal between Israel and Hamas, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Over the past...

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Strengthened system protects children from harm

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening the children’s system to protect against and better respond to child harm.  Multiple agencies have been working on a response to the...

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Frontline roles up, spending on contractors down

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Frontline roles in the public service have increased in the past two years, while spending on contractors and consultants has fallen $915 million, Public Service Minister...

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Clear regulations for methamphetamine in rentals

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tenants and landlords will soon benefit from clear rules for safely managing methamphetamine residue in rental properties, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “For too long,...

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Procurement reboot helps Kiwi businesses

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand businesses will have a better shot at winning government contracts as a result of changes to government procurement rules, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis...

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More relief for families and businesses

· October 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s 50 basis point Official Cash Rate reduction will further ease pressure on Kiwi households and businesses, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Today’s Official Cash Rate...

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Peer support workers join Dunedin Hospital’s frontline

· October 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has celebrated the addition of peer support workers in Dunedin Hospital’s Emergency Department today with a visit to the region...

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New phase for space, advanced aviation sectors

· October 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The space and advanced aviation sectors are entering a phase defined by scale, ambition and global relevance, Space Minister Judith Collins says. “At this summit a...

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Frontline partnerships deliver job seeker support

· October 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says a concerted focus by MSD on frontline partnerships is helping better prepare jobseekers to match with prospective...

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Strong interest in programme to train nurse practitioners

· October 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 340 nurses have expressed interest in the Government’s plan to support 120 registered nurses each year to complete advanced training and become nurse practitioners...

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When the government takes attendance seriously, so do Kiwis

· October 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes the Education Review Office’s (ERO) report showing that parent and student attitudes to school attendance have improved under this Government. ...

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Minister for Small Business to attend G20 meeting

· October 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk will travel to South Africa this week to represent New Zealand at the Group of Twenty (G20) Trade and...

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Initial teaching training needs strengthening

· October 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The latest report from the OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 shows initial teaching training (ITE) isn’t sufficiently supporting new teachers to be confident...

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Permanent Aviation Council to shape sector future

· October 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed the appointment of the permanent Aviation Council, which will strengthen sector leadership and help shape the industry’s future.  Associate Transport Minister James...