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Over 90,000 plumbing products flow into New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government The first tranche of overseas building products has received the stamp of approval to be used in New Zealand following a law change to expand access,...
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Yes to getting things built in Q4
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s relentless focus on growth and pragmatic solutions to help New Zealand get ahead are features of its work programme for the rest of the...
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Fixing what matters: Attendance services to reach twice as many absent students
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour is changing how the Government contracts school attendance services to increase capacity to reach chronically absent students. Budget 2025 added $140...
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Launch of new Top Up Community Grants
Source: New Zealand Government New Top Up Community Grants to boost local mental health initiatives have been launched by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Mental Health Foundation of...
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Defence News – Statement on the marking of one year since the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The following is attributable to Captain Rodger Ward, who has recently taken over from Commodore Andrew Brown as the HMNZS Manawanui Response Lead Today marks one...
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Payment to Samoan Government re HMNZS Manawanui
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Government has made a payment to the Government of Samoa of Samoan Tala (SAT) 10 million (approximately NZD 6 million) following the grounding...
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Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Statement on World Habitat Day
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On this World Habitat Day, we reflect on the universal right of every human being to live in dignity, with secure shelter, access to...
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Advocacy – IWCNZ Urges NZ Government to Act on International Law, End Silence, and Recognise Palestine
Source: Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ) It is a universal principle of humanity that all people should be entitled to safety, security, and life. The past two years...
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Proposed updates to MPI’s cost recovery for plant and forestry export certification
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Background to phytosanitary certification The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reviewing how much it charges to recover the costs of providing export phytosanitary...
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Securing a future for our young people
Source: New Zealand Government Two initiatives to move young people out of benefit dependency and incentivise them to stay in work will be significant for thousands of young New Zealanders,...
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Commemorating 160th anniversary of The Battle of Te Tarata Pā
Source: New Zealand Government The Battle of Te Tarata Pā reminds us of the extraordinary courage, determination and resilience of our tūpuna in a time of conflict and change, Māori...
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Bowel screening expansion underway to save more lives
Source: New Zealand Government From Monday, the starting age for free bowel screening will be lowered from 60 to 58 in Northland, Auckland, and the South Island, with the rest...
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CER Trade Ministers agree to fast track Single Economic Market agenda
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Australia have agreed to fast-track work on a more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM), as Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and Australian...
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New investment to boost NZ bioeconomy and drive export-led growth
Source: New Zealand Government A major government investment in cutting-edge science will unlock new economic opportunities by transforming New Zealand’s unique natural resources into high-value pharmaceutical and bio-based exports, Science,...
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Building a strong and resilient defence industry
Source: New Zealand Government Supporting New Zealand industry to deliver defence equipment and infrastructure while growing local businesses is behind a strategy launched today by Defence Minister Judith Collins and...
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Second Fast-track housing development project gets green light
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the second housing project under the Fast-track Approvals Act. Fulton Hogan...
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Health targets: faster gynaecology care in Counties Manukau
Source: New Zealand Government Women in Counties Manukau are now receiving specialist gynaecology care much sooner, with long waits for a first specialist assessment significantly reduced over the past year,...
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Port Otago Rail Siding Opening
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. Port Otago directors, management and workers, thank you for hosting us here today. It is good to share this milestone with you and your...
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Port Chalmers rail siding unlocks regional growth
Source: New Zealand Government Completion of Port Otago’s container terminal rail siding marks an important milestone for the Southern Link Logistics Park partnership, Rail Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development...
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CER Trade Ministers to discuss more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM)
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will meet Australian Trade Minister Senator Don Farrell in Adelaide today for the Annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’...
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Advocacy – New Zealand Activists Abducted – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses its deep alarm and outrage at the abduction of Rana Hamida, Samuel Leason, and Youssef Sammour....
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Major roof upgrade serves it up for tennis stars
Source: New Zealand Government It’s game, set and match for sports fans, with the Government announcing a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor...
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Tourism and hospitality career pathways for job seekers
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Social Development Louise Upston says the opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland represents an important opportunity for job seekers....
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Convention centre boosts job seeker opportunities
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Social Development Louise Upston says the build and opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland continue to represent important opportunities for...
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Advocacy – New Zealand government urged to demand Israel release humanitarian boats to Gaza – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is calling for the New Zealand government to demand Israel release the activists kidnapped from the global flotilla in international waters and...
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Advocacy – Global Sumud Flotilla Amnesty International Statement
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amnesty International STATEMENT 02 October 2025 – In response to reports that Israeli forces have intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla and detained peaceful protestors, including three...
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Driving growth: Taking action for the freight sector
Source: New Zealand Government Three practical initiatives to improve our freight system will support economic growth, productivity, resilience and safety, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “New Zealand’s freight system is...