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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...

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Greatest ever protection for Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has moved a step closer to nearly tripling marine protection for the beautiful Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana to help restore precious biodiversity while enabling New...

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Defence helicopter, plane decisions announced

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Seahawk helicopters and Airbus planes are set to replace aging New Zealand Defence Force aircraft in the first major investment decisions to be made as part...

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First Fast-track project approved

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed news that the first Fast-track project has received consent, less than seven months since...

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Term two attendance higher than pre-covid

· August 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Every term since Term 1 2024 has record higher attendance than the same term the year before. It’s a good run, thanks to the students who...

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Psychology Assistants to grow workforce

· August 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the New Zealand Psychologists Board’s move to approve the development of the Psychology Assistant role, saying it will increase...

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Falling interest rates good for growth and jobs

· August 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Falling interest rates are good for growth, businesses, jobs and Kiwis paying off their mortgages, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Reserve Bank announced today that...

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Farming to get easier with improved freshwater farm plans

· August 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has made significant improvements to the freshwater farm plan system through the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act which has now...

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Consultation on refreshed Disability Strategy

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government People can now have their say on the New Zealand Disability Strategy with public consultation opening today. “The draft strategy now out for discussion sets out...

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Writing Action Plan to raise student achievement

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering a Writing Action Plan to supercharge writing achievement and better set Kiwi kids up for success.  New baseline data collected in 2024,...

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Medsafe consents improve year on year, again

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Annual performance statistics released today show Medsafe following my direction and approving new medicines faster than last year, which was faster than the year before, and...

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Appointments strengthen local conservation

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The latest New Zealand Conservation Authority and Conservation Board appointments will help to strengthen environmental efforts across Aotearoa New Zealand. Minister for Conservation Tama Potaka has...

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New data emphasises focus on teaching basics

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New literacy and numeracy achievement data reinforces why the Government must continue to have a relentless focus on teaching the basics brilliantly, Education Minister Erica Stanford...

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Boosting competition for affordable electricity

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts welcomes the new rule agreed to by the Electricity Authority will level the playing field for smaller power companies, boosting retail competition...

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Confirmation of AA+ credit rating welcomed

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed confirmation from Fitch Ratings that the Government’s careful management of the books has preserved New Zealand’s strong credit rating.  The...

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Biggest building consent system reform in decades

· August 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is announcing the biggest change to the building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk...

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Midwives to play greater role in immunisation efforts

· August 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Community midwives will now be funded to deliver antenatal immunisations to pregnant women, Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today. “Community midwives play a vital role in...

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Faster, more accurate brain tumour diagnoses for Kiwis

· August 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 100 New Zealanders have already benefited from a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that is delivering faster, more accurate brain tumour diagnoses, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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New offence for demonstrations outside homes

· August 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing a new offence for engaging in disruptive demonstrations outside private homes, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The public’s ability to demonstrate is...

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KiwiRail settlement with Hyundai

· August 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government KiwiRail and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard have reached a full and final settlement on the cancelled Project iReX ferries, KiwiRail confirmed today. “The net $144 million final...