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Queenstown hotel fined $22,000 for illegal crayfish sale

· July 15, 2025

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Queenstown hotel has been fined $22,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and failing to keep records. The Rees Management Limited which trades...

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Cost of living remains priority in Q3

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions...

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Consultation on 2026 funding determinations is now open

· July 15, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 15 July 2025 Last updated 15 July 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding...

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Feedback sought on national fuel security plan

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan that provides a long-term strategy to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel...

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Northland News – Plan winter earthworks carefully; NRC

· July 15, 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council As Northland moves through the wetter months from May to September, the Northland Regional Council is warning effective planning and management of earthworks is critical to reducing...

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Fresh look for remote Trains Hut

· July 15, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 July 2025 Trains Hut is a well-loved, six-bunk hut used regularly by trampers and hunters, reached by a 15 km tramp along the rugged...

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Refocusing local government to deliver for Kiwis

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s plan to refocus councils on core services, such as roading, core infrastructure, water, and rubbish, has taken a major step forward with the introduction...

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Education – Ara to stand-alone from 1 January 2026

· July 14, 2025

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Attribution: Darren Mitchell, Executive Director – Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury welcomes the Government’s decision to re-establish Ara as a stand-alone institution from...

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The beginning of a new era for EIT

· July 14, 2025

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 17 seconds ago Today the Minister for Vocational Education announced that EIT is one of the Polytechnics which will be standing up as independent institution...

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Tāmaki Makaurau by-election date set

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Tāmaki Makaurau by-election will be held on Saturday 6 September, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced.  The by-election follows the death of MP Takutai Tarsh...

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Making NZ top destination for international students

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s going for growth in international education, releasing its plan to double the sector’s economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034.  “International education is one...

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Regional governance will return to ten polytechnics

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ten polytechnics will be re-established from 1 January 2026, restoring regional decision-making that supports strong communities and economic growth, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This...

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Warrant to arrest – Louis Pukeroa

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking Louis Pukeroa, who has a warrant for his arrest. Pukeroa is believed to be actively evading Police and should not be approached. If...

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Learner eligibility – DQ7-10

· July 14, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission On this page: Tertiary education organisations (TEOs) must ensure that learners are eligible to be enrolled in DQ7-10 funded programmes. Learner eligibility requirements  Learner eligibility verification ...

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Learner eligibility – DQ3-7

· July 14, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission On this page: Tertiary education organisations (TEOs) must ensure that learners are eligible to be enrolled in DQ3-7 funded programmes. Learner eligibility requirements  Learner eligibility verification ...

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Enrolment – DQ1-2

· July 14, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission On this page:  Enrolment process We recommend that your tertiary education organisation’s (TEO’s) admission and enrolment process for DQ1-2 includes the steps below: Step Responsibility Action...

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Enrolment – Youth Guarantee

· July 14, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Definition of an EFTS From 1 January 2023, we are defining an equivalent full-time student (EFTS) of YG provision leading to: a Level 1 or 2 qualification as 80 credits,...