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New Zealand Government

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Water reform for sustainability and growth

· August 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Local communities across the country are set to benefit from the completion of the Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation, which will enable safe, reliable, and...

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New Business Investor Visa to support growth

· August 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is modernising visa settings to attract experienced businesspeople to help grow New Zealand’s future.“The Business Investor Visa (BIV) will provide a pathway to residence...

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Tax bill to grow the economy and ease cost of living

· August 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts has introduced a new tax bill aimed at boosting New Zealand’s economy, helping businesses grow, and making it easier for skilled people...

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Government introduces stronger protections for dogs

· August 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken action to ban the prolonged tethering of dogs, with new regulations targeting owners who fail to properly care for their dogs coming...

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Energy Minister to attend APEC Energy Meeting

· August 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts will travel to Busan, the Republic of Korea, to join leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region at the 15th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...

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Social Investment Fund open to change lives

· August 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Social service providers now have a new opportunity to change lives, with the opening of the Social Investment Fund this week, Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis...

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Pacific Healthy Homes initiative delivers for families

· August 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Pacific Healthy Homes Initiative has already helped over 300 Pacific households with warmer, drier homes, and the Government is extending it, Pacific Peoples Minister Dr...

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Whangārei Hospital parking expansion shifts into gear

· August 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Patients and families visiting Whangārei Hospital are one step closer to easier access, as a procurement process begins for additional and upgraded carparks to support the...

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Infrastructure Minister to visit Australia

· August 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure, RMA Reform, Housing and Transport Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Sydney and Canberra this week to for a series of engagements with the infrastructure...

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Level crossings work a boost for Aucklanders

· August 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Construction work to remove many of Auckland’s level crossings and replace them with over-bridges for vehicles and pedestrians begins next week in a boost for the...

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Report backs better banking competition

· August 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the release of the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) Inquiry into banking competition today.   The inquiry examines banking competition with...

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New members for New Zealand Tourism Board

· August 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston today announced the appointment of five new members – and one reappointment – to the New Zealand Tourism Board. “I’m...

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Building inspection target comes into force

· August 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A mandatory target to speed up building inspection wait times comes into force today, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced. “We know that standalone...

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Taranaki Maunga protected for generations

· August 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will be able to enjoy the beautiful Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki for generations thanks to support from a unique statutory body, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says....

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Law passed to speed up critical infrastructure

· August 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Shovels will be in the ground faster for critical infrastructure projects following the passing of the Public Works Act Amendment Bill today, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop...

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Community Magistrates to help ease bottlenecks

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will expand the role of Community Magistrates to help speed up the justice system and reduce unnecessary delays in the District Court, Associate Justice...