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Proposed changes to New Zealand’s organic regulations

· August 16, 2026

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say MPI is seeking feedback on proposals intended to make the organic regulatory system clearer, more practical, and proportionate before businesses must...

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Overseas visitor numbers keep climbing

· August 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s tourism recovery maintains its momentum, with international visitor arrivals for June reaching 95 per cent of 2019 levels for the same period, Tourism and...

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Foxton Solar Farm Fast-tracked

· August 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A solar farm near Foxton is the 32nd project and eighth renewable energy project to be granted Fast-track approval. Genesis Energy lodged its application in February...

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Revised plan for protection and management of sharks

· August 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has approved a revised National Plan of Action to strengthen the conservation and sustainable management of sharks in New Zealand, says Minister of Conservation...

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Auckland youth supported from stage to study

· August 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new partnership is supporting The Polyfest Trust to strengthen hundreds of at-risk young people’s educational and employment pathways through leadership development and mentoring opportunities, Youth...

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Improving infrastructure tools to for Fast-track

· August 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will strengthen infrastructure funding settings to ensure the costs of growth from incoming Fast-track developments can be recovered, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop...

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New Zealand, Viet Nam advance relationship

· August 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Viet Nam’s President and Party General Secretary, To Lam, have agreed new steps to advance the New Zealand-Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership....

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Faster access to innovation for farmers and growers

· August 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers and rural businesses are getting faster access to the products they need to protect crops, manage pests and remain competitive, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg...

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Puka field mining permit application approved

· August 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new petroleum mining permit will bring additional natural gas to the domestic market over the next decade and generate valuable export earnings from new oil...

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Backing our frontline community organisations

· August 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Our frontline community organisations play a vital role supporting New Zealanders every day, and we are backing them with more funding and greater certainty, Mental Health...

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Charter school rolls grow again, by almost 18%

· August 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s roll return data tells us what we already knew; families want schooling options that reflect the needs of their children, says Associate Education Minister David...

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Young Kiwis turn weather tragedies into triumph

· August 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Youth Minister James Meager says the Government has helped more than 400 young Kiwis turn tragedy into triumph through support for hands-on youth development programmes in...

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Steady growth in infrastructure pipeline update

· August 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The latest quarterly update from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission shows the value of projects in the National Infrastructure Pipeline has increased by $15 billion, totalling...

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Disability community informs improvements to DSS Bill

· August 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Social Services and Community Select Committee’s report back on the Disability Support Services Bill includes a number of amendments responding to feedback from the disability...