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New Bill to boost labour market flexibility

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says amendments to the Employment Relations Act will improve labour market flexibility and help businesses to grow, innovate,...

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Priority One: Twelve months in, 2100 children housed

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government In the first twelve months of the Government’s flagship Priority One policy, nearly 1000 families with more than 2,124 children have been moved from dank emergency...

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Attendance rates rose in Term 1 2025

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says this Government has prioritised student attendance and as a result we’ve seen every term since Term 1 2024 record higher...

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New CT scanner to improve cancer services in Invercargill

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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New halal agreement unlocks opportunity in Indonesia

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta over the weekend to strengthen trade access to Indonesia and create new opportunities for New...

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Government turns its back on workers’ safety

· June 16, 2025

Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the new International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on biological...

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Celebrating health volunteers during National Volunteer Week

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey are marking National Volunteer Week by recognising the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to New Zealand’s health...

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Pharmac funding u-turn for patients

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the oestradiol patch funding decision is an example of Pharmac’s new patient-centric approach. From December 2025 Pharmac will fund two...

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Welcoming more visitors from China

· June 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting New Zealand’s attractiveness as a destination for Chinese tourists by improving visa settings and processes. From November, New Zealand will trial visa...

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Help prevent elder abuse

· June 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Seniors Minister Casey Costello is urging older New Zealanders to safeguard their rights by establishing Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs)....

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Affordable homes to address Rotorua housing shortage

· June 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Rotorua whānau will enjoy greater access to modern affordable housing thanks to a community-led partnership delivering 189 affordable homes backed by the Government, Associate Housing Minister...

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Foreign Minister visit strengthens ties with Indonesia

· June 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ visit to Indonesia today has secured tangible progress in New Zealand’s relationship with Southeast Asia’s most populous nation. “Indonesia is an indispensable...

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Skilled trades on fast tracked to residence

· June 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is tackling talent shortages in manufacturing and boosting New Zealand’s economic recovery by fast-tracking residency for skilled tradespeople. “We know how important skilled workers...

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High Court Associate Judge appointed

· June 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Liz Gellert as an Associate Judge of the High Court.  Associate Judge Gellert graduated from the University of...

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Supercharging residential solar power generation

· June 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for electricity networks, so Kiwis with solar panels can send more power back to the grid. Changes are...

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Wool carpets for state houses a win-win

· June 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The return of wool carpets to state homes has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson.  State housing agency...