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NZ food price inflation improving, but prices skyrocket for poor nations – WorldVision
Source: World Vision Food price inflation for ten basic food items has improved in New Zealand from a 56% rise in 2023 to an 18% drop in 2024 It...
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Ocean Race returning to Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government The Ocean Race will return to the City of Sails in 2027 following the Government’s decision to invest up to $4 million from the Major Events...
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First stage of Manukau Health Park expansion open to patients
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened the new East Building expansion at Manukau Health Park. “This is a significant milestone and the first stage...
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Advocacy News – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Israel’s Resumption of Military Operations in Gaza
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns Israel’s resumption of military aggression in Gaza. This reckless escalation further endangers innocent lives and deepens...
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Activist News – Immediate condemnation of Israel must be NZ government priority – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Israel has today relaunched widespread genocidal air attacks on the besieged Palestinian people of Gaza. “Immediate condemnation of Israel’s resumption of attacks on Gaza...
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Proceeds of crime to fund safety measures in central Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will boost anti-crime measures across central Auckland with $1.3 million of funding as a result of the Proceeds of Crime Fund, Auckland Minister Simeon...
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Consultation on options to strengthen food waste for pigs regulations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to strengthen rules for feeding food waste to pigs to protect New Zealand from exotic animal diseases like foot and mouth disease...
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PMs Luxon & Modi deepen NZ-India ties
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive talks in New Delhi today.Fresh off announcing that New Zealand and India would commence negotiations towards...
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New Zealand & India strengthen horticultural ties
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) today during the Prime Minister’s Indian Trade Mission, reinforcing New Zealand’s commitment to...
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New Zealand & India strengthen forestry ties
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) today during the Prime Minister’s Indian Trade Mission, reinforcing New Zealand’s commitment to...
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New associate psychology role to grow the mental health workforce
Source: New Zealand Government Improving access to mental health and addiction support took a significant step forward today with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announcing that the University of Canterbury...
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Family Court Judges appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of two new Family Court Judges. The new Judges will take up their roles in April and May and...
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New High Dependency Unit will expand critical care services in Wellington
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Wellington Regional Hospital’s first High Dependency Unit (HDU).“This unit will boost critical care services in the lower North...
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Strengthening education ties across the Pacific
Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti will travel to Port Moresby this week to attend the Conference of Pacific Education Ministers alongside representatives from Pacific nations and...
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Education delegation departs for Europe & UK
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is leading a New Zealand delegation to Iceland to participate in the 2025 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP). “The summit...
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Health requirements strengthened for children of temporary visa holders
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening health requirements for dependent children of people on temporary visas to ensure more consistency in the immigration system.“In recent years, a spike...
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NZ & India launch Comprehensive FTA negotiations
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay today announced New Zealand and India have formally launched negotiations on a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. Mr...
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Community tackles kina barrens with great effect
Source: New Zealand Government More than 8000 kina have already been removed from Matheson Bay/Te Kohuroa north of Auckland under a special permit issued to deal with the problem of...
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INVESTMENT SUMMIT: New Zealand – open to the world
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. I’m Todd McCay, Minster of Agriculture, Forestry, Trade, the first minister for Investment – or Foreign Direct Investment, as well as associate minister...
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INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Boosting Energy Security – Wood Pellets Set to Cut Coal Dependence
Source: New Zealand Government Energy and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts is welcoming a Memorandum of Understanding by Genesis Energy and Carbona to produce torrefied wood pellets with the potential...
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Streamlining identity verification online
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Government is making it easier for businesses to verify the identity of their staff and customers by...
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New practices to improve the safety of people affected by family violence
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour has launched the new Family Violence Risk and Safety Practice Framework, which will improve...
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INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Growth sectors on offer
Source: New Zealand Government Global investors, worth a combined $6 trillion, at the Infrastructure Investment Summit in Auckland were today told New Zealand will be saying yes to investment, by...
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Pharmac Acting Chief Executive welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has welcomed Pharmac’s Acting Chief Executive Brendan Boyle. Brendan Boyle will start as Pharmac’s Acting Chief Executive on...
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INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Tolling concessions could help deliver more roads sooner
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is exploring toll concessions as a tool for delivering important new roads faster and more efficiently, with an initial focus on six potential opportunities,...
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INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Waitematā Harbour Crossing
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.“The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of the...
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2025 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships announced
Source: New Zealand Government Thirteen students from across New Zealand have been awarded the prestigious Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards for 2025, Minister of Education...