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New weekend urgent care service launched in Tairāwhati
Source: New Zealand Government Access to urgent healthcare on weekends will be restored in Tairāwhati this Saturday (3 May 2025) with the launch of a new service, Health Minister Simeon...
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Future of the Aratere
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters says the decision by the KiwiRail board to retire the Aratere from service is about the next 60 years of rail...
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Whānau Ora reset to support vulnerable whānau
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing four new community-based Whānau Ora commissioning agencies to ensure whānau with significant needs continue to benefit from the best possible support services....
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Chris Swasbrook appointed as Chair of Te Papa
Source: New Zealand Government Chris Swasbrook has been appointed as Chair of the Te Papa Board says Chris Bishop, Acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage. “Chris Swasbrook is a...
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Deputy Prime Minister to visit New Caledonia
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New Caledonia later this week. “This visit comes at an important moment in New Caledonia’s...
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Transforming financial education in schools
Source: New Zealand Government Financial education will be embedded as a core element of the refreshed social sciences curriculum for Year 1-10 students, set to be available for use from...
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Protecting New Zealand’s energy infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government Improving the current system to better protect power lines from falling trees will protect the security of New Zealand’s electricity infrastructure, says Energy Minister Simon Watts. “Secure...
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New commercial fish-landing rules come into force
Source: New Zealand Government Common sense new rules allowing certain species of live fish to be legally returned to the sea will reduce unnecessary red tape and support sustainability, Oceans...
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Government to reinstate prisoner voting ban
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“Cabinet’s decision will reverse the changes made by the previous...
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New Zealand ‘nowhere to be seen – again’ – on intensifying Gaza genocide – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is demanding the New Zealand government justify its absence from submitters to the International Court of Justice hearings at the...
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Health – Protecting our youngest citizens: put people before profit in infant formula rules
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa is deeply concerned by reports of industry lobbying that appears to have influenced Government decisions to weaken infant formula labelling standards in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Multinational...
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New appointments to Eden Park Trust Board
Source: New Zealand Government Two new members have been appointed to the board of Eden Park Trust, Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell says.“Marama Royal MNZM (Ngāti Whātua) and Hon...
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Supporting fintechs to boost competition
Source: New Zealand Government A pilot programme that will help financial technology (fintech) firms shake up competition in the financial and banking sectors is now underway, says Commerce and Consumer...
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Government exploring northern ‘energy bridge’
Source: New Zealand Government The Regional Infrastructure Fund will invest up to $2 million to investigate building additional electricity transmission and distribution capacity in Northland, which could also have benefits...
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Manawatū Tararua Highway open soon
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities and...
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Huge benefits available from medical conferences
Source: New Zealand Government Outdated regulations stopping trained medical professionals from learning about new medicines through trade show advertising are out of step with other countries and disadvantage New Zealanders,...
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Taupō Hospital accredited to train next generation of rural doctors
Source: New Zealand Government Taupō Hospital has become the first hospital in the North Island to receive accreditation to deliver Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) training, Health...
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Budget 2025: The Growth Budget
Source: New Zealand Government Tēna koutou kātoa. Greetings everyone. Can I thank you Malcolm for that kind introduction and thank everyone who has taken the time to be here today....
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Transport Minister to visit Sydney
Source: New Zealand Government Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Sydney today to further promote New Zealand’s infrastructure investment opportunities following the NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit last...
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Statement by Minister Todd McClay following the March 2025 Pastoral Sector Group meeting
Source: New Zealand Government The Pastoral Sector Group (PSG) has held its first meeting, discussing farm emissions.The group consists of Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay, Climate Change Minister...
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New rules for ground-based space infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government New legislation to deter foreign interference and protect New Zealand’s national interests and national security will be in place for operators of ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) by...
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Collaborative approach key to eradication of HPAI
Source: New Zealand Government Partnership with industry has been key to the successful eradication of high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a large commercial egg farm in Otago, says Biosecurity...
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Accelerating building projects with self-certification and inspection targets
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed on a new scheme allowing trusted builders to sign off their own work and will set a mandatory target to tackle building...
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NZ, Philippines to sign military agreement
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the Philippines will this week sign an agreement to enable the two countries’ militaries to work more closely, Defence Minister Judith Collins says....
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Backing teachers: Teacher registrations funded
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing New Zealand’s teaching workforce by funding teacher registrations and practising certificates, acknowledging the vital role educators play in driving positive change in...
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Speech at Chunuk Bair, Anzac Day 2025
Source: New Zealand Government There are few battlegrounds as ingrained in New Zealand’s history and identity as this place. The very name “Chunuk Bair”, like the name, “Gallipoli” resonates with...
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Government calls on mayors to boost school attendance
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour is calling on local leaders to join the Government in driving up school attendance, citing it as a foundation for community...