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New boat hoist lifts Port Nelson’s marine capability
Source: New Zealand Government The opening today of a new hardstand and mobile boat hoist near the slipway at Port Nelson marks a major milestone in the region’s marina upgrade,...
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Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, Calls for Justice and Accountability
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people today, April 17, in commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that...
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Risk the AI investment bubble will burst this year, Australian professor says
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand is a small country but how it regulated advances in technology were closely watched, Chris Marsden says. 123rf A visiting Australian law professor says...
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Year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston, welcomes new figures out today showing more New Zealanders moved off benefit and into work over the year...
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WoF and CoF A changes to save Kiwis billions
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Certificate of Fitness A (CoF A) light vehicle inspection requirements will soon be significantly reformed, saving Kiwis time and money,...
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins calls for return of free and safe Strait of Hormuz
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ The Finance Minister has joined international counterparts in calling for a return to free and safe transit through the Strait...
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SH73 Candys Bend resilience project getting underway
Source: New Zealand Government A major resilience project on State Highway 73 (SH73) at Candys Bend between Christchurch and the West Coast is getting underway to repair a damaged retaining...
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Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions
Source: Radio New Zealand Two religious processions organised by members of the Sikh community have been disrupted in recent months by protesters linked to Destiny Church. Supplied The Indian government...
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New appointments for Health New Zealand Board
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a new Chair and members for the Board of Health New Zealand, reinforcing its focus on delivering for patients....
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SH73 Candy’s Bend resilience project getting underway
Source: New Zealand Government A major resilience project on State Highway 73 (SH73) at Candys Bend between Christchurch and the West Coast is getting underway to repair a damaged...
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Marlborough moves ferry solution forward
Source: New Zealand Government The Marlborough District Council has today started its consultation programme to fund Port Marlborough’s $110 million capped contribution to revenue-earning port assets in Picton, Rail Minister...
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SH2 roundabout boosts road safety in Eastern Bay of Plenty
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed completion of a new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road near Ōpōtiki, making this key corridor significantly safer and...
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Investment strengthens resilience for two Tākitimu marae
Source: New Zealand Government Two Hawke’s Bay marae damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle will be rebuilt in safer locations following a $27.6 million Government investment, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Through the Whenua Māori and Marae Pathway, the Government has approved $11.54 million for Petāne Marae and $16.06 million for Tangoio Marae to relocate and rebuild after both sites were severely affected by...
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Tony Balfour Appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board
Source: New Zealand Government Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced Tony Balfour as the new Chair of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board. “Tony Balfour will join the New Zealand Lotteries Commission...
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Zero Waste – NZ must not export waste to Fiji
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Zero Waste Aotearoa is calling on the New Zealand government to explicitly reject the export of New Zealand’s waste to Fiji. A massive incinerator has been...
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Report shows economic contribution of seniors
Source: New Zealand Government The latest Business of Ageing report shows older people are increasing their contribution to New Zealand’s economy through paid work, running businesses, taxes, spending, and unpaid...
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Expanded role for community pharmacists
Source: New Zealand Government From June, it will be easier and more affordable for parents to get treatment for their children for a range of common health conditions, with expanded...
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Minister welcomes Landcorp special dividend
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will receive a $10 million special dividend from Landcorp Farming Limited today, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says. “We expect our state-owned enterprises...
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Dunedin to get new Crisis Recovery Café
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has today announced the second South Island Crisis Recovery Café will open in Dunedin. “Talking to people with lived experience, the...
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New Zealand tourism continuing to rise
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor numbers continue to rise, with particularly strong growth from people visiting from China over Chinese New...
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New Retirement Commissioner appointed
Source: New Zealand Government David Boyle has been appointed as Retirement Commissioner, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer has announced. Cameron Brewer says Mr Boyle has had a strong...
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Medicinal cannabis export licenses take 6.4 working days in 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Cutting red tape to speed up medicinal cannabis export licensing is growing the export industry in New Zealand, Associate Health Minister David Seymour says. For licences...
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New unit speeds up surgical care at Dunedin Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Otago and Southland are already benefiting from faster assessment and earlier treatment, with Dunedin Hospital’s new Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) now fully operational, Health...
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Queenstown’s Ayrburn Screen Hub granted Fast-track approval
Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted for a screen hub, a full-service film and television production village in Queenstown. Waterfall Park Developments Limited lodged a substantive application...
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First Crisis Recovery Café in the South Island
Source: New Zealand Government South Island’s first Crisis Recovery Café has been officially opened in Christchurch today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, marking a significant step forward for faster...
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Nelson Hospital ED expansion complete
Source: New Zealand Government A major expansion of Nelson Hospital’s emergency department has been completed, boosting capacity and strengthening care for patients across the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. ...
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World Vision – A GENERATION LOST: SUDAN’S CHILDREN PAY THE PRICE OF THREE YEARS OF CONFLICT
Source: World Vision The conflict in Sudan enters its fourth year with more than 17 million children in desperate need as famine-like conditions grip the nation Malnutrition is rife and nearly one million ...