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New Zealand Government

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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...

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Consultation open on changes to emergency management legislation

· April 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is seeking public feedback on options to strengthen New Zealand’s overarching emergency management legislation, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. “The...

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Reserve Bank funding reduction agreed

· April 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government and the Reserve Bank board have agreed a funding agreement that will reduce budgeted operating expenses for the bank by about 25 per cent...

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Welcome insights to make hospitality thrive

· April 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed a report from the Restaurant Association and Hospitality New Zealand on steps to support the hospitality sector to...

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Fiji and New Zealand: an indispensable partnership

· April 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Fiji and New Zealand will work together ever more closely to navigate the challenging strategic environment, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Peters says. “New Zealand and Fiji share an...

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Appointments to the Waste Advisory Board

· April 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Environment Minister Penny Simmonds has today announced two new appointments and two reappointments to the Waste Advisory Board. The Waste Advisory Board provides independent advice to...

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Kiwi Farmers doing their bit on emissions

· April 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New figures released today confirm that New Zealand farmers are on track to meet the target of a 10 percent reduction in biogenic methane emissions by...

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Government strengthens protections for dogs

· April 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is cracking down on the prolonged tethering of dogs, with progress being made on new regulations targeting owners who fail to properly care for...

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Government surpasses violent crime reduction target

· April 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New data shows Kiwis are becoming safer with the Government tracking ahead of its violent crime reduction target, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark...