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New Zealand Government

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Driver licencing wait times shortest yet

· June 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s work to deliver better public services for New Zealanders is paying dividends for people working to gain their driver licence, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.  ...

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Canterbury granted permanent test flight airspace

· June 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Canterbury’s Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre has been allocated permanent test flight airspace, giving advanced aviation companies the freedom to safely trial next-generation technologies, Space Minister Judith...

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Roadmap to strengthen emergency management system

· June 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed in principle to an investment and implementation roadmap to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system so it can manage major to severe...

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New Taranaki Mental Health Facility opens

· June 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Te Puna Wai Kātea, a new mental health facility set to improve mental health and addiction outcomes...

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Supermarkets warned about unfair practices

· June 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has written to the major supermarkets to restate the basic expectation that they take all steps needed to comply with the...

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Herds of Special Interest one step closer

· June 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to clarify how Herds of Special Interest (HOSI) operate in National Parks has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Hunting and Fishing Minister James...

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PM wraps up Europe visit at NATO Summit

· June 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has attended the NATO Summit in the Hague, alongside other world leaders. “The Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions face many of the same...

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Strengthened oversight of Oranga Tamariki system

· June 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation strengthening independent monitoring and oversight of the children’s system will help better protect young New Zealanders. The Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation passed its...

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Invest New Zealand legislation passes

· June 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Parliament has today passed legislation to formally establish Invest New Zealand, clearing the way for the new investment attraction agency to begin operations on 1 July...

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Investment in water resilience for Wairarapa

· June 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A reservoir to be built near Carterton will be a game-changer for the town and wider Wairarapa region, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. The 20ha...

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Backing bold science with Endeavour funding

· June 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has reinforced its commitment to science-led economic growth by funding 46 high-potential research projects, says Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti. The...

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Going for growth around the City Rail Link

· June 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will require Auckland to allow even greater housing and development around City Rail Link stations, ensuring that Auckland takes economic advantage of this transformational...

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Legislation passed to secure the NZ racing industry future

· June 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister Winston Peters says the passage of legislation today will ensure the sustainability of the racing industry in New Zealand. The amendments to the Racing Industry...

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Farm-to-forest Ban passes first reading

· June 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken a major step towards protecting food production by ending the large-scale conversion of productive farmland into pine plantations, with the first reading...

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Fixing double dips for boarder and rent payments

· June 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation fixing the inconsistent treatment of boarder and rental payments has been passed into law in Parliament today.  The Social Assistance Legislation (Accommodation Supplement and Income-related...

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Minister welcomes launch of draft National Infrastructure Plan

· June 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop encourages New Zealanders to have their say on the draft National Infrastructure Plan released today by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission.  “Improving...

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Strengthening integrity of immigration system

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking another step to strengthen the fiscal sustainability and integrity of the immigration system following the successful first reading of the Immigration (Fiscal...

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New Zealand’s ties with Netherlands reaffirmed

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with the Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, to mark 60 years of diplomatic representation between New Zealand and the Kingdom of the Netherlands....

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Overseas Investment Bill passes first reading

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of first reading for a Bill to make it easier for New Zealand businesses to receive new investment,...

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Ministerial statement on the Middle East

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mr Speaker, The situation in the Middle East is of the gravest concern.  No New Zealanders want to wake up to news of more bombing, more...

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Government out of touch on employment rights

· June 24, 2025

Source: NZCTU The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected and out of...

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Prime Minister strengthens NZ’s ties with Europe

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held high-level talks with European Union leaders in Brussels, to underline the close ties between New Zealand and the EU. “The European...