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Prime Minister to visit Singapore

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will depart for Singapore on Sunday for the inaugural Singapore-New Zealand Leadership Forum and meetings with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and...

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Reserve Bank transparency increasing

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new charter for the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will strengthen the committee’s transparency and accountability by making the views of individual members clearer, Finance...

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Junior doctors vote to accept settlement

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new 26-month collective agreement for members of Speciality Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ), who represent Resident...

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Funding boost for SunSmart cancer prevention programme

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government and the Cancer Society have jointly agreed to invest $1 million each to expand the SunSmart programme, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Expanded SunSmart programme to...

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Asia NZ Foundation Chair and Board appointments

· April 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new Chair and trustees for the Asia New Zealand Foundation.  Hone McGregor has been appointed as Chair, and Frances...

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Cracking down on nitrous oxide misuse

· April 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking further steps to tighten controls on nitrous oxide to reduce harm and curb its illegitimate use, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Police...

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Finalists announced for manufacturing awards

· April 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The finalists of the annual Minister for Manufacturing Awards reflect the innovation, creativity and tenacity of the industry, Minister of Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron...

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Business AI use covered by new national survey

· April 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The launch of the Survey of Business Operations, a new national survey, will provide a comprehensive, up‑to‑date picture of how New Zealand businesses use Artificial Intelligence and...

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Accelerated aviation rules programme takes off

· April 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government An ambitious programme to modernise New Zealand’s civil aviation rules has commenced, enabling 20 years of changes to be made over a two-year period, Associate Transport...

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Additional 90 million litres of diesel coming

· April 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has secured an additional nine days’ of diesel supply to boost New Zealand’s fuel reserves and help shield the country from the global oil shock, Finance...

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Kaitaia Hospital boosts access to specialist care

· April 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government People in Kaitaia and across the Far North are benefiting from improved access to specialist health services, with new and expanded facilities now in place at...

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Updated granny flat rules increase choice

· April 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is expanding its granny flat building consent exemption to support faster construction, more choice for homeowners, and a wider range of off-site building methods.  “Our granny flat...

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SH2 flood resilience works completed early

· April 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Major works have been completed two months ahead of schedule to improve one of the most flood affected stretches of State Highway 2 (SH2) in Tairāwhiti, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The Hakanui Straight project upgraded...

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Historic NZ-India FTA signed in New Delhi

· April 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and India have today signed a once-in-a-generation Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will lead to more jobs and higher incomes for Kiwis, Prime Minister...

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Rebuilding regional tourism after severe weather

· April 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair three of New Zealand’s Great Ride cycle trails following significant storm damage, plus marketing funding to aid regional tourism recovery, says...