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ECE sector review changes begin

· April 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today provided an update on the implementation of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulatory review.“This review and the changes announced today...

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Prime Minister to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

· April 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government  The Prime Minister will represent New Zealand at the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday, after attending Anzac Day services in Gallipoli the day prior. “I will...

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Prime Minister to visit the United Kingdom and Türkiye

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to the United Kingdom and Türkiye next week, visiting London, Gallipoli, and Istanbul. “New Zealand has enduring bonds with both the UK and...

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Supporting New Zealand Sign Language

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The release of a draft New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) strategy for consultation will help drive better support for the Deaf community, Disability Issues Minister Louise...

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Minister condemns mining protest

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Protesters camping at a West Coast mining site should be condemned for their selfish and dangerous actions that put themselves and others at risk, Resources Minister...

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Improving New Zealand’s environmental reporting

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving the way the state of New Zealand’s environment is measured and reported on, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says.“Having data and information about...

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SH2 Pāpāmoa East Interchange ramps up

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The early opening of the eastbound off-ramp on the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is great news for the local community says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “Construction of...

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Financial support on the way for drought-hit farmers

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making more financial support available for eligible farmers in many parts of the North Island and upper South Island to help with essential...

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Podiatrist prescribers will increase access to medicines

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Regulations that will soon allow podiatrists to prescribe certain medicines have been approved, giving patients with painful foot and leg conditions better access to healthcare, Health...

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Veterans Minister to attend Anzac Day services in Niue

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Veterans Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will visit Niue this week to honour the contribution of Niuean service personnel to New Zealand and the...

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Compulsory consent education proposed in schools

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Parents are being encouraged to provide feedback on how relationships and sexuality education (RSE) is taught in schools.“As young people grow up, they deserve the chance...

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PM sends condolences on passing of Pope Francis

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today expressed the Government’s condolences to the Holy See and to Roman Catholics in New Zealand and around the world on the...

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Upgraded ASEAN-Australia-NZ FTA enters into force

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government An upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) takes effect today, strengthening New Zealand’s trade ties with Southeast Asia and Australia.“At a time of global uncertainty,...

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Backing community-led biodiversity protection

· April 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A $9.2 million investment into community-led biodiversity protection will benefit the environment and sustainable tourism, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.  The Department of Conservation – Te...

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Stay safe on our roads this Easter

· April 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging all road users to make safe choices and be patient with other drivers while on the roads this Easter.“Road safety...

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Latest figures confirm inflation back under control

· April 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The latest inflation figures confirm inflation is back under control, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ reported today that inflation increased slightly to 2.5 per cent...

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Enduring Pacific bonds reinforced

· April 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A high-level delegation from across Parliament has reinforced New Zealand’s enduring bonds to the Pacific over the past week, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.“Our New...

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More Jobseekers finding work

· April 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 2,000 additional Jobseekers found work in the first three months of 2025 than in the same period last year, statistics Social Development and Employment...

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Minister welcomes newest electricity retailer

· April 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts welcomes Lodestone Energy’s move to become New Zealand’s newest electricity retailer. “Energy is critical to growing New Zealand’s economy and lifting productivity....

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Government Moves to Improve Freshwater Farm Plans

· April 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to make freshwater farm plans more practical and affordable, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard...

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Earthquake & renewable energy a focus in Vanuatu

· April 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is boosting support to Vanuatu to recover from last year’s earthquake and develop its renewable energy sector, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says. “Being in...

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Courts’ caseflow management going digital

· April 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis will soon be able to file and track their court cases online as the Government signs off the business case to finally go digital, Justice...

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SH1 Central North Island now smoother and safer

· April 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government In great news for Kiwi road users, the first season of the country’s most ambitious road maintenance project ever has seen 119 lane kilometres of State...