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Exports grow amid worst conditions on record – BusinessNZ

· July 15, 2026

Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand’s exporters are navigating the toughest trading conditions on record, yet nearly half report growing sales overseas. BusinessNZ says it’s a testament to the resilience of the sector,...

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H5 bird flu confirmed in New Zealand

· July 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders are being asked to be alert after a single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned a confirmed positive test for H5 bird flu today...

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Building the future of sika deer herd management

· July 15, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 July 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister for Hunting and Fishing Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says his landmark decision will see sika managed...

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New Chair for Electricity Authority

· July 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government John Harbord has been appointed Chair of the Electricity Authority for a three-year term, effective immediately, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. Mr Harbord is a barrister...

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New Dunedin Hospital takes shape as steel goes up

· July 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The New Dunedin Hospital’s inpatient building is rising from its foundations, with the first vertical structural steel being installed today, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “One...

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WorkSafe jumps up in reputation rankings

· July 15, 2026

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 15 July 2026 Public confidence in WorkSafe New Zealand is on the rise, with the organisation achieving its highest ever ranking in the Verian Public Sector...

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Faster access to forensic mental health support

· July 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More people in need of forensic mental health services will receive faster access to support following a significant investment, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Forensic...

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Improving how New Zealand plans for climate risks

· July 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making targeted changes to the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA) to ensure it is working efficiently and as intended, Climate Change Minister Simon...

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Brrrrrrrrrring it on – Polar Plunge for Special Olympics – Wellington

· July 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation/Advisory What:                  Polar Plunge Wellington, take part or donate:  www.torchrun.org.nz Where:               Freyberg Beach, Oriental Bay Wellington Why:                   To raise funds and awareness for...

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Federated Farmers warn of last-minute rush for iwi agreements

· July 14, 2026

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is sounding the alarm over councils rushing to sign new iwi partnership agreements before the Resource Management Act is replaced. Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark...

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Attacks on unions are costing working people

· July 14, 2026

Source: NZCTU A new report from the OECD shows that working people are being left behind by this Government, says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi Secretary...