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Customs levies bill passes
Source: New Zealand Government A bill to make revenue collection on imported and exported goods fairer and more effective has been passed by Parliament, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today....
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Families to get extra help with ECE costs
Source: New Zealand Government From the start of next month tens of thousands of households will get extra help with the cost of early childhood education (ECE) thanks to the...
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Remarkable reduction in youth offending
Source: New Zealand Government A ‘tough but fair’ approach, and greater unity across both our communities and government, is keeping people and property safer. Minister for Children Karen Chhour has...
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Nurse-led cystoscopy clinics delivering timely cancer care in Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Government A new nurse-led cystoscopy service at Dunedin Hospital is helping bladder cancer patients receive their essential follow-up care on time, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Bladder...
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Promoting resilience and insurance ties in London
Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience...
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Government takes action on Bird Flu preparedness plan
Source: New Zealand Government New proposals for a long-term approach to manage high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as Bird flu, aim to reduce the impacts on poultry...
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Working together to keep Crowded Places safe and advice on what to do in the unlikely event of an attack
Source: New Zealand Police Police has today released a suite of resources to help increase awareness about what to do in the unlikely event of an active armed attack in...
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Minister Simpson promotes resilience and insurance ties in London
Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience...
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Bill to ban surcharges passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stamping out another payment pain point – extending its surcharge ban to foreign issued cards and commercial cards to make life easier for...
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Provinces backed by $1.3 billion rail infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government The 2024/25-2026/27 Rail Network Investment Programme has been finalised, providing $1.360 billion over three years with infrastructure investment that backs provincial New Zealand, Rail Minister Winston...
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New safety campaign for crowded places incident
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of a new safety campaign guides Kiwis on what to do to stay safe during an armed offender incident in a crowded place, says...
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NZ-Singapore-UAE-Switzerland launch new investment and trade partnership
Source: New Zealand Government Today New Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, have announced the establishment of a new partnership to generate trade and investment opportunities and support...
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Clearing the path for offshore wind investment
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to legislation to unlock New Zealand’s offshore wind potential, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. “New Zealand has some of the world’s...
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Strengthening NZ–Saudi Arabia investment ties
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay has met with His Excellency Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, to progress opportunities for deeper...
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Further detail on Auckland plan change
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will ensure Aucklanders can have their say on the city’s future growth, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “Last month, as requested by Auckland...
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New hub will bring outpatient services together in Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Government The refurbishment of Christchurch Hospital’s new Ambulatory Care Hub is now complete, with services beginning to transition into the new space, Health Minister Simeon Brown says....
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Government temporarily suspends recognition of unsafe international adoptions
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving with urgency to suspend recognition of unsafe international adoptions to protect children and young people from harm, Associate Justice Minister, Nicole McKee...
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Government restores real consequences for crime
Source: New Zealand Government Today the Government’s sentencing reforms take effect, restoring real consequences for crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Communities and hardworking New Zealanders should not be made...
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Ambitious new Aviation Action Plan takes flight
Source: New Zealand Government An ambitious new Aviation Action Plan has been released, containing 25 actions to grow and future-proof the aviation sector, ensuring it continues to deliver for all...
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Going For Growth: Competition Reform
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is beefing up the Commerce Act for the first time in nearly 20 years to provide greater protection to the public and more certainty...
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Immigration Minister travels to US to meet investors and boost economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government Immigration Minister Erica Stanford will head to the United States this week to lead a delegation of immigration and investment private sector participants to promote our...
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Consultation closes on new national qualifications to replace NCEA
Source: New Zealand Government Public consultation has now closed on a proposal to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), aiming to lift outcomes and better prepare students for...
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Levelling the playing field for fish exporters
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand exporters will benefit from fairer competition as the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies takes effect...
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$100m NZ-Saudi trade boost through 5 key partnerships
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade, Investment, and Agriculture, Todd McClay, today announced the signing of five new commercial partnerships between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian companies, formalised at a...
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Kicking off Eden Park’s full potential
Source: New Zealand Government The Government wants to boost Eden Park’s status as a major events venue and is starting an investigation into changing the local rules that could be...
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Crown Response Ministerial Advisory Group Established
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has appointed eight members to a Ministerial Advisory Group to provide advice on the Crown’s approach and response to recommendations from the Abuse in Care...
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New cellular network visibility tool strengthens emergency services’ operations
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s emergency services are getting another digital boost to strengthen communication resilience and situational awareness and planning, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell. The PSN (Public...