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New Zealand Government

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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...

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NZ underscores commitment to Pacific regionalism

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has emphasised New Zealand’s commitment to Pacific regionalism during the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji today.  “New Zealand is...

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RMA reforms to deliver jobs and growth

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s second RMA Amendment Bill has passed into law, bringing in sweeping changes to many of the handbrakes on New Zealanders’ lives, helping to drive...

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New research centre boost to Upper Hutt economy

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in a new Biodiversity Research Centre future-proofing New Zealand’s unique natural history and providing construction jobs right now, Arts, Culture and Heritage...

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Proposals to support rock lobster fishery

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on proposals to cut the rock lobster catch on Northland’s east coast to allow the fishery to recover. “Rock lobster, which plays...

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Shortest citizenship queue since 2020

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the number of people waiting for an outcome of their Citizenship by Grant application is at the lowest...

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Support for changes to emergency management legislation

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to a series of policy proposals following public consultation for a new Emergency Management Bill, says Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark...

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New headquarters for cutting-edge Squadron

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Defence Judith Collins today opened the new headquarters of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 5 Squadron at Ohakea and its four P-8A...

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Funding for Christchurch’s new Pages Road bridge confirmed

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Replacement of the earthquake-damaged Pages Road bridge in Christchurch will proceed, with Government funding of $38.5 million approved by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board, Minister...

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Disruptive secondary teacher strikes condemned

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is extremely disappointed the secondary school teachers’ union (PPTA) has chosen to walk out of classrooms after only six days of bargaining. Public Service...

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Improving support, encouraging new caregivers

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour is calling on anyone able to provide a loving and stable environment for a child to seriously consider becoming a caregiver....

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Putting the needs of sexual violence victims first

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Victims of sexual violence will soon have the power to determine name suppression orders, with legislation passing third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...

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Strengthening trafficking and smuggling laws

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening trafficking and people smuggling laws to stop criminals using loopholes to evade real consequences for crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Since...