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Work to replace SH27 Ohinekaua Stream Bridge begins

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction of a new bridge on State Highway 27 (SH27) between Tahuna and Patetonga in the Waikato will get underway this month, Transport Minister Chris Bishop...

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Taupō fishing regulation updates increase bag limits

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Taupō District’s trout bag limits will increase for the new fishing season, improving stock quality and creating more opportunities for anglers and local businesses, Hunting and...

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Christchurch SH75 improvements complete

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Major roading improvements for State Highway 75/Halswell Road in Christchurch have finished months ahead of schedule, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager...

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New doctors to train in the regions that need them most

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The regions that will host clinical training for the University of Waikato’s new medical school from 2028 have been confirmed, alongside a new nationwide approach to...

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Charter schools helping students achieve their potential

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Education David Seymour welcomes the publication of the first public annual reports from charter schools. “Charter schools are unlocking young New Zealanders’ potential. Students...

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Creating certainty for Rural catchment groups

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Farmers are an integral force behind improving land management practices and the Government is backing their efforts by increasing the footprint of rural catchment groups and...

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Food and fibre exports set to hit record $64.3 billion

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s farmers and growers are powering the economy with exports set to reach a record $64.3 billion, Forestry and Trade Minister Todd McClay announced today....

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Boosting support for school choirs

· June 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Big Sing, involving more than 9000 students and 280 choirs, has had its funding secured, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today. The New Zealand Choral...

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Federated Farmers support ACT’s split-gas approach

· June 10, 2026

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming ACT’s announcement that it will campaign on New Zealand adopting a split-gas approach to both its international Paris Agreement targets and its domestic emissions...

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Māori Development Fund backing growth, jobs and exports

· June 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than $5.3 million in Māori Development Fund investments are helping grow Māori-owned businesses, create jobs, strengthen regional economies and expand export opportunities across New Zealand,...

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Optimising land use to power rural productivity

· June 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A thriving food and fibre sector depends on lifting productivity through greater flexibility, and the Government is backing that future, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Agriculture...

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Land Use Flexibility: empowering horticulture

· June 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is empowering New Zealand’s horticulture sector with greater land use flexibility, enabling innovation and sustainable productivity, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Greater land use...

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Land Use Flexibility: greater options for whenua Māori

· June 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Greater land use flexibility ensures whenua Māori landowners can achieve their productivity and environmental aspirations, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say....

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Land Use Flexibility: empowering forestry and wood through tech

· June 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing the New Zealand’s forestry sector’s innovation and sustainable productivity, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through...

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More work revealed to keep Kiwis’ money safe

· June 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis and businesses are getting a stronger line of defence against scammers, with the Anti-Scam Alliance releasing a raft of new initiatives to help protect people...