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King’s Counsel appointments 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointments of 12 King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel is primarily awarded to barristers sole who have met the...
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Court backlogs shrink as justice moves faster
Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee says the Government’s focus on faster justice is delivering real results, from resolving civil disputes sooner, to reducing family wait times for...
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Govt increases support for thriving games industry
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced more support for early-stage game studios and startups, to boost New Zealand’s fast-growing game development sector....
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Support for sexual harassment complainants
Source: New Zealand Government Sexual harassment complainants in the public service will be treated with dignity and better supported under strengthened standards released today, Public Service Minister Judith Collins says....
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More diagnostics tests and faster answers for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand will deliver an additional 75,000 diagnostic procedures this year through its $65 million Diagnostic Improvement Plan, aimed at reducing wait times for critical...
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Massive new water storage for Northland
Source: New Zealand Government Horticulture and job opportunities in Northland will get a major boost with the completion of Te Waihekeora Reservoir, a large water storage project south of Dargaville....
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Green light for Army communications upgrade
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Army is set to receive a suite of hi-tech digital communications devices and systems to help it protect our country and our people,...
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Applications open for new exploration permits
Source: New Zealand Government Petroleum operators can once again apply for new prospecting and exploration permits beyond onshore Taranaki, enabling the work needed to grow New Zealand’s dwindling gas reserves,...
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Social bonds launch to help deliver social housing
Source: New Zealand Government Housing Minister Chris Bishop has congratulated Community Housing Funding Agency (CHFA) following their launch of $200 million of A+ rated bonds. “This means $200 million in...
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Appointments to health regulatory authorities
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a series of appointments and reappointments to four health regulatory authorities. At the Midwifery Council, Melanie Tarrant has been...
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New Reserve Bank Governor appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Dr Anna Breman, the First Deputy Governor of Sweden’s central bank, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Finance...
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Rural health roadshow lands in Te Kūiti
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Te Kūiti today as part of the...
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He poroporoaki ki a Ariki Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, KNZM
Source: New Zealand Government Tongariro te maunga Taupō te moana Te Heuheu te tangata! Whekuwheku ana te whenua i te tāhekenga o hūpē me roimata, haehae ana te manawa i...
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Pharmac saves money to spend on new medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased to see Pharmac negotiating savings to increase medicines access. “For...
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New appointments to Civil Aviation Authority Board
Source: New Zealand Government The appointment of three new members to the Civil Aviation Authority’s Board will bring fresh expertise and leadership to the entity, Associate Transport Minister James Meager...
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Advocacy – Israeli minister would embarrass NZ government with an official ‘thank you’ visit – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA says a proposed ‘thank you visit’ by Israel’s deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel would be embarrassing for the New Zealand government and...
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Kicking off the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway
Source: New Zealand Government Construction has kicked off on the new 24-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL), delivering major economic benefits for the...
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Aviation – Airways New Zealand announces 2025 full year results
Source: Airways NZ 492,037 flights safely managed through 30 million square kilometres of airspace No WorkSafe notifiable events involving our people Net operating profit after tax of $11.9m $10 million dividend...
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Speech to Employers and Manufacturers Association announcing Cabinet decisions on new employment leave legislation
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone, thank you for that warm introduction, and as always, it is a pleasure to be here. I know many of you are juggling busy...
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Overhaul of broken Holidays Act on the way
Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Holidays Act 2003 with a new Employment Leave Act giving confidence and certainty to both employers and employees,...
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First Rural Training Hub coming to South Taranaki
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson, are in Hāwera today for the ninth stop on...
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Shovels in the ground for new Defence housing
Source: New Zealand Government The largest Defence housing project in decades is officially underway, delivering modern homes for military families and driving job growth in regional communities, Associate Defence Minister...
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New residence options to bolster workforce
Source: New Zealand Government More Kiwi businesses will soon be able to attract and retain the workforce they need, with the Government’s introduction of two new skilled migrant residence pathways....
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Trade Minister to promote NZ trade at ASEAN Economic Ministers meeting
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay departs today for Kuala Lumpur to attend a series of high-level ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meetings. “This year marks the 50th...
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Supercharging school infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is accelerating $413 million of investment in school infrastructure to improve classrooms and provide a significant boost for builders and tradies across New Zealand immediately,...
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Anchors up for New Zealand cruise season
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston is welcoming a strong opening to New Zealand’s cruise season, thanks to joint government and industry efforts. “With the first...
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Advocacy – Recognition of Palestine: Symbolic but Insufficient – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The anticipated recognition of a Palestinian state by additional governments this week marks an important symbolic step. However, recognition alone will not bring meaningful...