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Cost of living remains priority in Q3
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
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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Economy – RBNZ explores the impact of an ageing population on the financial system
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – New Zealand faces an economic shift as the population ages, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in a Financial...
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Rural News – Alternative grass grub weapon now urgent – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says urgent action is needed to plug a looming gap in treatments to fight native grass grub, which costs the agricultural sector hundreds of millions of...
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Marine Environment – Sea spurge found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Northland
Source: Northland Regional Council A new sea spurge infestation has been found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) – the first discovery of the unwanted beach weed east of Cape Reinga and at...
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Feedback sought on national fuel security plan
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
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
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
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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Application to establish the Puketeraki mātaitai reserve near Karitāne, north of Dunedin
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Your views sought Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki has applied for a mātaitai reserve (Puketeraki mātaitai reserve) near Karitāne, north of Dunedin, Otago. Kāti...
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NZ-AU: MiningToken Launches Version 2.0 of Its Mobile Cloud Mining App, Expanding Global Access to Bitcoin Mining
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND , July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MiningToken, a Swiss-based cloud mining platform, has officially launched Version 2.0 of its mobile mining application. The upgraded...
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Advocacy – Government told NZ should not follow Australia’s lead to criminalise support for Palestine – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is urging the New Zealand government NOT to follow Australia’s example with measures which would effectively criminalise the Palestine solidarity...
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Stats NZ information release: Electronic card transactions: June 2025
Post navigation Archives Electronic card transactions: June 2025 – information release 14 July 2025 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based...
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Education – Ara to stand-alone from 1 January 2026
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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Rural News – New finance rules risk cutting off rural lending – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling for new proposed ‘green’ finance rules to be scrapped, warning they’re ideologically driven, unworkable, and risk doing real harm to rural communities. In a...
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The beginning of a new era for EIT
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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Storm damage cuts off access to part of Kahurangi National Park
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 July 2025 DOC Northern South Island Operations Director Martin Rodd says storm damage to DOC-managed sites is wide-spread and it will take time to...
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Tāmaki Makaurau by-election date set
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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Childhood immunisation rates continue to climb
Source: New Zealand Government New figures released today show childhood immunisation rates at 24 months continue to rise, reflecting the Government’s strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Kiwi children,...
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Statement of Performance Expectations
Source: Privacy Commissioner The Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE) describes our intended financial and non-financial performance during the financial year (1 July – 30 June). Publishing a Statement of Performance...