OSI archive

New Zealand Government

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New Zealand joins fight against cybercrime

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will be better protected from cybercrime following legislation passing third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “11 per cent of New...

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Guidelines released for prescribing psilocybin

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming steps to provide medical practitioners with more tools to treat people with depression, with Medsafe publishing guidelines for experts...

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Deputy Commissioner of Police retires

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Police Minister Mark Mitchell today announced the retirement of statutory Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tania Kura. Ms Kura has served in the statutory Deputy Police Commissioner...

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New appointment to the TEC Board

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced the appointment of Yvonne Browning MNZM to a vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). ...

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New investment to drive AI and biotech innovation

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $24 million in smart, practical science that will help New Zealanders live healthier lives and support the development of sustainable food industries....

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10,000 to get family and sexual violence training

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Better, and more, training to help staff support in family and sexual violence responses are being rolled out across frontline services, with the goal of reaching...

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Overhauling unsustainable electoral laws

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is overhauling outdated and unsustainable electoral laws including stopping same-day enrolment, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “Allowing late enrolments, however well intentioned, has placed...

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More classrooms for state-integrated schools

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more parents have choice with their child’s education, delivering a $30 million investment package to deliver roll growth classrooms across the state-integrated...

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Modernising heart failure treatment in Hawke’s Bay

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new digital model of care is transforming how heart failure is managed in Hawke’s Bay, delivering faster treatment, fewer hospital visits, and better outcomes for...

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Tāwhaki aerospace venture supported to grow

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tāwhaki Joint Venture’s crucial role in the Government’s drive to grow our space and advanced aviation sectors has received a $5.85 million boost, Space Minister Judith...

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Removeable battery regulations revoked

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is revoking 2023 regulations requiring all vaping devices to have removeable batteries to resolve a current court challenge brought by Mason Corporation Limited. “Cabinet...

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Gumboot Friday supporting young people faster

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey joined the Gumboot Friday team today, an initiative that is helping thousands of young people access mental health support faster. “We...

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Take that! Tourism campaign a hit with Aussies

· July 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The ‘Everyone Must Go’ campaign encouraging Australians to pick New Zealand for their next holiday has hit its results out of the park, bringing in thousands...

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NZ renews commitment to Pacific health, agriculture

· July 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti this week attended the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Suva, Fiji, where he reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to...

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Ministers release Homelessness Insights Report

· July 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released the latest Homelessness Insights Report and announced a series of actions to reduce the number of people living without shelter, including sleeping...

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Speech to the Biogas Bridge Forum

· July 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Good morning everyone and thank you for the warm welcome. It’s a pleasure to be here today at the Biogas Bridge Forum, surrounded...

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New law to support safe, responsible space use

· July 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation regulating ground-based space infrastructure to deter foreign interference and protect New Zealand’s national interests has passed all stages under urgency in Parliament, Space Minister Judith...

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Fast-track on track to help deliver infrastructure

· July 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government It’s been nearly six months since the Fast-track Approvals system opened for business, and updated statistics show the one-stop shop is on track to make it...

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Secondary legislation access to be improved

· July 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A bill to make it easier to find and comply with the law and to digitise government services by improving access to secondary legislation has passed...

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UAE deal passes, unlocking $500 billion market

· July 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) legislation has passed into law today, clearing the way for Kiwi exporters to tap into a $500 billion market that imports...