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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...

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New code of welfare for farmed deer

· August 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A revised code of welfare for deer balances ensuring the protection of farmed deer with practicality and the economic impacts on farmers, says Associate Minister of...

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Investing in Whanganui Airport’s future

· August 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A major investment in Whanganui Airport will improve safety, enhance regional connectivity and aid economic growth for the region, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. The...

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Two new seasonal work visas to grow economy

· August 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing two new seasonal visa pathways to help New Zealand businesses access the workers they need during peak periods, while also prioritising jobs...

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PM Luxon concludes successful Aus-NZ meeting

· August 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese today in Queenstown. “It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome my great mate Anthony to the...

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Minister launches mental health campaign

· August 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today announced a national promotion campaign focused on getting Kiwis to Top Up with everyday actions that promote better mental health....

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Military-Style Academy pilot closes

· August 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The first 12-month Military-Style Academy pilot has now concluded, having provided support and opportunities that have made our communities safer and turned young lives around. The...

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Speech: Connecting Communities Through Impact

· August 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ngā mihi te rangi, ngā mihi te whenua, ngāmihi ki a koutou. Vice-Chancellor Professor Nic Smith, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Hyland, Director of Wellington UniVentures, our...

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Boots on the ground for Nelson and Tasman

· August 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Eighteen job seekers have now started work clearing flood-damaged farms and orchards in Tasman, supported by the Government’s Enhanced Task Force Green programme. Social Development and...

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Strengthening fire safety in buildings

· August 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will amend the Building Code to better protect New Zealanders, following strong calls for change as part of a nationwide fire safety review, Building...

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Empowering young Kiwis’ economic potential

· August 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 5,300 young Kiwis will benefit from new funding which invests in their business potential, develops enterprise skills, and better prepares them for their future...

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Dangers of excessive spending highlighted

· August 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Treasury’s latest report highlights the dangers of excessive government spending, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Treasury’s Long-term Insights Briefing released today explores the role of...

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Faster access to neurosurgery for South Islanders

· August 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Fewer South Island patients are waiting for life-changing neurosurgery, with more people getting the specialist treatment they need faster, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Neurosurgery is...

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PM to host Anthony Albanese in Queenstown

· August 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will host Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the annual Australia New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting in Queenstown later this week.  “I look...

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Rural health conversation continues in Kaitaia

· August 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey, and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Kaitaia today...

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NZ assists Samoa in dengue outbreak response

· August 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will assist Samoa as it grapples with a major dengue outbreak that has so far killed five children. “Samoa and New Zealand have a special...

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Unemployment lower than forecast

· August 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The latest labour market data showing lower than forecast unemployment has been noted by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Stats NZ data released today shows the unemployment...

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Speech to Building Nations 2025

· August 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be here today at Building Nations 2025. I’d like to thank Nick Leggett and his team at Infrastructure New Zealand...

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Rural health roadshow reaches Tūrangi

· August 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Tūrangi today...

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Fisheries reforms support economic growth

· August 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing a package of major fisheries reforms that will remove obstacles to the fishing industry achieving its enormous potential for sustainable growth, Oceans...

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World Triathlon races into Tauranga

· August 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is set to welcome the world’s top athletes as Tauranga is announced as the host city for a series of World Triathlon events over...