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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...

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Urgent economic action to protect exports

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken urgent action to prevent what could have amounted to a ‘stop work’ notice for thousands of New Zealand farmers, RMA Reform Minister...

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Regulatory Systems Amendment Bill passes first reading

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Bill, which seeks to...

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Pacific Foreign Ministers to meet in Suva

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji this week to discuss key regional issues with counterparts.   “In an...

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Speech: Quantum Technologies Aotearoa

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ngā mihi te rangi, ngā mihi te whenua, ngā mihi ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tatou. Good evening. Thank you, Margaret, for your warm introduction,...

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Digital Identity NZ Trust Hui Taumata

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone.  It is a pleasure to be speaking to you as the Minister for Digitising Government here at the Digital Identity New Zealand Hui...

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More protection for Marlborough Sounds blue cod

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A longer seasonal closure for blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds will reduce pressure on the fishery and help support its sustainability, Oceans and Fisheries Minister...

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New $3m focus on partnerships to improve youth outcomes

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new $3 million fund to support outcomes-focused programmes will significantly enhance our ability to improve the lives of at-risk young New Zealanders, Minister for Youth...

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Rail Safety Week Launch

· August 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. First, thank you to our speakers: Peter Jackson, Megan Drayton, Peter Reidy, Her Worship Adrienne Wilcock, and Deklin Frew-Parks. Welcome to Members of Parliament,...

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NZ considering recognition of state of Palestine

· August 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “The humanitarian...

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Appointments to strengthen Fiordland marine protection

· August 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka says. “I am pleased...

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Faster heart specialist access in Northland

· August 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The number of people in Northland waiting for their first heart specialist assessment (FSA) has dropped significantly, with the waitlist decreasing by 36 percent since November...