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New Zealand Government

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Pacific community-led solutions to address alcohol harm

· March 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new $330,000 funding initiative to help prevent and address alcohol-related harm in New Zealand’s Pacific communities was officially launched today by Mental Health Minister Matt...

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Health Minister outlines 5 key health priorities

· March 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today released his five key priorities for Health New Zealand in a speech to the BusinessNZ Health Forum in Auckland. “The...

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Speech to the BusinessNZ Health Forum

· March 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Check against delivery. Kia ora koutou. Thank you, Phil, for the opportunity to speak to you today to the Business NZ Health Forum. Since my appointment as Health Minister,...

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RIF support for West Coast projects

· March 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A total of $15.3 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will go towards upgrading Hokitika Airport and key port facilities at Greymouth and Westport, Regional Development...

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Government backs Mangawhai tornado clean-up

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed a $435,000 contribution from the Ministry for the Environment to support emergency waste clean-up after a recent tornado, say Environment Minister, Penny...

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First Financial Statements including 2025 released

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The latest interim Financial Statements of the Government show results were more positive than expected at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update for most indicators,...

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Crown settles eight years of Treaty negotiations

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is demonstrating its commitment to prioritising treaty settlements with the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill passing third reading in Parliament today, Treaty...

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Bowel screening changes to save hundreds of lives

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progressively lower the age of eligibility for bowel cancer screening tests to align with Australia.“Today, I am pleased to announce that...

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Four-year term legislation takes first step

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“As stipulated...

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New Zealand backing new justice building for Niue

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will support Niue with the design and construction of a new justice building in the capital Alofi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has announced. Niue’s...

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Economic green shoots start on the dairy farm

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Increased production and higher export prices mean that New Zealand dairy farmers will play a big role in New Zealand’s economic recovery Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...

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Minister acknowledges outgoing RBNZ Governor

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis acknowledges the resignation of the Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr, and his seven years of service. “I wish him well for the...

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Boost for Rotorua’s youth mental health services

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says funding from the Mental Health Innovation Fund will support an additional 560 young people in Rotorua to get mental health...

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Time of use charging Bill passes first reading

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A Bill to reduce travel times, increase efficiency, and help boost economic growth and productivity on our busiest roads has passed its first reading in Parliament...

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School property back on track

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken decisive action to address the inequitable state of school property to ensure better outcomes for all students. “It is crucial that the school...

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Greater role for nurses in primary care

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Boosting our nursing workforce will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Kiwis will get better access to primary healthcare under our...

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More recreational hunting opportunities on offer

· March 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Game bird hunters can look forward to more hunting opportunities in the future, with the Government announcing three new commercial upland game preserves today. The new upland...

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More locally trained doctors in primary care

· March 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced further initiatives as part of a package to tackle shortages in general practice and improve access to primary care and...