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More beat officers, and fewer victims
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as Police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat, Justice Minister...
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Departing Reserve Bank Chair thanked
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has thanked departing Reserve Bank Chair Neil Quigley for his contribution to the Bank after 15 years as a board member and...
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Tasman flood waste recovery receives $2M boost
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has granted Tasman District Council up to $2 million to support the region’s recovery from the severe flooding this winter, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds...
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Advocacy – Auckland Harbour Bridge ‘March for Humanity’ Demands NZ Sanction Israel
Source: Aotearoa for Palestine Tens of thousands are expected to gather for the ‘March for Humanity’ across the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Saturday 13 September, to demand the New Zealand...
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Have your say on the Telco Sector Review
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis can now have their say on proposals for regulatory change in the telecommunications sector, because their voices are a cornerstone of the Review process, Minister...
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Legislation to support NZ’s defence and security
Source: New Zealand Government The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) will be better able to manage their workforce to ensure national security is maintained during industrial action under new legislation...
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Agreement signed on poultry biosecurity
Source: New Zealand Government The Government and poultry industry have struck a landmark deal, agreeing how they’ll jointly prepare for and respond to exotic poultry diseases, including any possible outbreak...
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Government’s creative sector strategy goes live
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has published its strategy to boost Kiwis’ engagement with the arts, grow the sector’s economic contribution and create more jobs, Arts, Culture and Heritage...
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Institute of Intelligence Professionals Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. Thank you to Dan Wildy for the kind invitation and for the hard work you do...
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Government reforms to improve alcohol regulation
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee today announced proposed changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, and says the focus is on restoring fairness...
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Demolition by neglect stops here
Source: New Zealand Government The Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand will receive an increased annual contribution to support its restoration efforts of rail heritage buildings and structures, Rail Minister...
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NZ–UAE Trade Agreement enters into force today, unlocking billions in new opportunities
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has officially entered into force today, opening the door to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies,...
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Speech to National Regulators’ Community of Practice: Business as usual?
Source: New Zealand Government Introduction Normally I’d start these things off by thanking you all for having me, thanking the conference organisers, and saying how nice it is to be...
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Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence centre announces new name
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour has today confirmed the new name for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence...
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Gender Pay Gap lowest since records began
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s gender pay gap has decreased from 8.2 percent in the June 2024 quarter to 5.2 percent in the June 2025 quarter, which is the...
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Express lane for new supermarkets
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will remove barriers preventing competitor supermarkets from launching or expanding in New Zealand with a series of urgent legislative and policy changes Economic Growth...
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$24.62m RIF funding for East Coast and Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Government Funding of $24.62 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will turbo-charge horticulture expansion in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti through water storage, flood resilience and whenua Māori...
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Canterbury and Waikato University appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced four new appointments and two reappointments to the governing councils of the University of Canterbury and the University of...
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Long-term safety and resilience improvements to start at Mangahauini Gorge
Source: New Zealand Government Major works are getting underway in Mangahauini Gorge on State Highway 35 (SH35) north of Gisborne, as crews tackle the final and largest phase of Cyclone...
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Water reform for sustainability and growth
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
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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Advocacy – New Zealand challenged to vote for Israel’s suspension in United Nations – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is challenging the New Zealand government to support the move by Türkiye to vote to suspend Israeli membership of...
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Government prioritises forestry sector amid ongoing safety concerns
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden today launched the Approved Code of Practice [ACOP] for Forestry and Harvesting Operations for the forestry industry. ACOPs...
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Tax bill to grow the economy and ease cost of living
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
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
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
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...