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Literacy and maths at forefront of new investment

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Raising achievement and lifting student performance in reading, writing and maths is at the centre of today’s Budget 2026 investment in education, says Education Minister Erica...

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New Chair for Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has announced today that a new Chair has been appointed to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board [the Board].  “I am pleased to announce that...

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New support for at-risk young people this Youth Week

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Youth Minister James Meager has confirmed at least 300 at-risk young Kiwis will be supported to re-engage in education or transition into the workforce, through new joint...

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Modern imaging technology for Southland Hospital

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Patients in Southland will benefit from higher-quality diagnostic imaging following the installation of an upgraded fluoroscopy machine at Southland Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This...

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Dairy Industry Restructuring Act statutory review begins

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has today published the terms of reference for a statutorily required review on the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA), Agriculture...

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Public service to be overhauled

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is embarking on a fundamental overhaul of the public service to improve services, lift productivity and deliver better value for money, Finance Minister Nicola...

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Pre-Budget speech to Business North Harbour

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone. It’s my pleasure to join Business North Harbour once again and to speak with you about this year’s Government Budget. Let me acknowledge...