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Getting more trainee teachers into rural schools

· June 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s ensuring some of New Zealand’s most isolated schools get the pipeline of teachers they need to teach the basics brilliantly. “For most new teachers,...

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Economic surprise great news for Kiwis

· June 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s surprise economic result is great news for workers, families and businesses, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said today. “Stats NZ reported today that the economy grew...

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Govt set to surpass both law and order targets

· June 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New quarterly data shows the Government is on track to deliver on both law and order targets ahead of schedule, Minister for Children Karen Chhour and...

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Strong interest in new programme for overseas-trained doctors

· June 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A total of 180 overseas-trained doctors have expressed interest in a new Government-funded training programme aimed at boosting New Zealand’s primary care workforce, Health Minister Simeon...

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Consultation on ECE licensing criteria open

· June 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says that the Ministry of Education are now consulting on changing, merging, or removing approximately three-quarters of the Early Childhood Education...

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Backing biodiversity protection for Kaimai Mamaku

· June 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A $750,000 investment into Iwi and community led biodiversity protection at Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park will benefit the environment and sustainable tourism, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka...

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Safety of New Zealanders in Middle East paramount

· June 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The safety of New Zealanders in the Middle East is a pressing priority for the Government, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.   “We do not want New...

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Government expands access to Melatonin and Psilocybin

· June 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the Government is delivering on its promise to cut red tape and give Kiwis greater access to more treatments, starting...

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Delivering better orthopaedic care for Northland

· June 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to improve healthcare access across the country, with expanded orthopaedic services now reaching more patients in Northland, Health Minister...

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Sharpened focus on quality economic, population stats

· June 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti has today announced a major new direction for Stats NZ, replacing the traditional paper-based census and increasing the frequency and quality...

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Tougher sentences ahead as Three Strikes returns

· June 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Repeat violent and sexual offenders are officially on notice Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says. “Tougher penalties are now in place as the Three Strikes law...

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Data shows mental health access improving

· June 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed the latest quarterly results for the Government’s mental health and addiction targets, saying the access targets reflect real...

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Going for growth with more overseas investment

· June 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour welcomes the introduction of legislation to make it easier for New Zealand businesses to receive new investment, grow and pay higher...

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Saying yes to housing growth

· June 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders have an opportunity to help shape the new planning system replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) through public consultation on removing unnecessary barriers to...

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New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Reset: Progress & Reflections

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government [Keynote speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) national conference, Takina Convention Centre, Wellington] Good afternoon. National Chair of the New Zealand Institute of...

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Targets continue to get health back on track

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s focus on restoring performance and accountability in the health system is delivering real outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The latest quarterly...

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Modernising Early Childhood Education funding

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Funding Review to ensure the funding system is simple, fair, and gets value...