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Solomon Islands PM to visit New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit New Zealand this week for talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. “It’s only been a few weeks since...
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Polls – New poll shows public know Holidays Act changes favour employers over workers – PSA
Source: PSA – 41% say the changes will benefit employers more. Only 11% say workers will benefit more. – Among part-time workers, those hit hardest by this Bill, just 10% think...
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Successful NZ-Australia PMs’ meeting concludes
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, have wrapped up their Annual Leaders’ meeting with a commitment to deepening cooperation and maintaining a...
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ANZLF brings business leaders together with Australian and New Zealand Prime Ministers ahead of leaders’ meeting
Source: BusinessNZ The Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) today convened a Business Dialogue with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and senior business leaders from...
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Opinion: Average annual household spending for war is $2917 and rising fast – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington Average annual household spending for war is $2917 and rising fast: How to understand what the ‘Defence budget’ means. Most of us don’t have much of...
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Consultation on developing a specified prescription medicines list for designated paramedic prescribers
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 6 June 2026 The Ministry of Health is inviting submissions on a proposed list of prescription medicines for designated paramedic prescribers. ...
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Paramedics to be able to prescribe medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Paramedics will be given the authority to prescribe medicines, enabling more patients to be treated in the community and helping reduce pressure on emergency departments, Health...
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Hong Kong wraps up successful mission to deepen ties with Central Asia
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – A large high-level business delegation led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong...
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Green SM launches Green SM Limo, a fully electric taxi service in India
Source: Media Outreach NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – Green SM officially launched Green SM Limo in New Delhi today, marking the company’s entry...
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Agricultural snapshot: Insights into farmers’ lives – Stats NZ news story
Source: Statistics New Zealand Agricultural snapshot: Insights into farmers’ lives – news story 5 June 2026 Farmers across New Zealand will soon participate in the 2026 Agricultural Production Survey. This article...
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Definitive Feasibility Study Results and Reserves Upgrade Confirms Minim Martap as a Tier-One Bauxite Operation
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HIGHLIGHTS Ore Reserves Estimate Upgrade 33% increase in DSO (Direct Shipping Ore) grade Ore Reserves at Minim Martap to...
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For You Rehab Responds to Primary Healthcare Blueprint and Champions “Direct Access” Physiotherapy to Alleviate Public Healthcare Strain
Source: Media Outreach Founder Reveals Youthful Trend in Pain Conditions; Improving Service Efficiency through Precision Diagnostics and Integrity-Driven Rehabilitation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026...
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Waste funding for Waihi Refuse Transfer Station upgrade
Source: New Zealand Government An upgrade of the Waihi Recycling Transfer Station that will significantly reduce waste going to landfill and boost recycling capacity has been announced by Environment Minister...
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Greenpeace – Seamount closures for world’s largest orange roughy fishery as population plummets
Source: Greenpeace The New Zealand Government has announced temporary seamount closures in the world’s largest orange roughy fishery, following news that deep sea fish numbers are plummeting. The closures, set for six...
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How Auckland Council’s deconstruction approach is building a circular future
Source: Auckland Council When Auckland Council began the monumental task of relocating or removing more than 1,200 flood-affected homes across Tāmaki Makaurau following the 2023 severe storms, simply demolishing them...
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11 Stars Shine In The Michelin Guide Restaurant Ceremony 2026 Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang
Source: Media Outreach For the first time in Vietnam, the number of Starred restaurants reaches double digits – a milestone that reflects the country’s rapid ascent as a world-class gastronomic...
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Delivering in full, on time – rail and the rationale for the Marsden Point Rail Link
Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the Upper North Island Strategic Alliance, Whangarei] Good afternoon. Thank you to our hosts at Whangārei District Council, and to Mayor Ken Couper, Mayor...
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SKYWORTH Solar Accelerates Thailand Expansion as Part of New Global Growth Strategy
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – SKYWORTH Solar has reinforced its commitment to Thailand’s growing clean energy sector following the opening of...
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Environment – Danish Govt to lower drinking water nitrate limit, Greenpeace calls on NZ to follow
Source: Greenpeace The Danish Government has officially confirmed, via its coalition agreement, that it will dramatically lower legal limits for nitrate contamination in drinking water in line with authorities’ recommendations, following outcry...
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Auckland Council welcomes the government’s $10M boost into predator-free projects
Source: Auckland Council Auckland’s native wildlife and ecosystems will benefit from a $10 million investment from central government, helping speed up conservation work already underway across the region. Announced at...
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Workers’ analysis of Budget 2026
Source: NZCTU Security for all? The government has framed Budget 26 as one that will “secure New Zealand’s future”. The key argument that Minister Willis and Prime Minister Luxon want...
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Ashburton community birthing unit upgrade underway
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on a major upgrade of the community birthing unit at Ashburton Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This investment will help ensure...
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Parenting support strengthened with Budget investment
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more families will have access to evidence-based support to help parents meet their children’s learning and development needs, following a $20 million investment in parenting...
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Health Provision – GenPro cautiously welcomes once-in-a-generation funding reform
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) has cautiously welcomed the Government’s proposed changes to general practice funding, including a review and reweighting of capitation...
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$10m to accelerate predator free in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: New Zealand Government Toitu te taiao – Nature endures Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau is set to lead the next phase of Predator Free 2050, with a $10 million Government investment...
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WORLD VISION WARNS NZ IS NOT PREPARED FOR GROWING PACIFIC CLIMATE DISPLACEMENT
Source: World Vision Nearly one million Pacific people displaced by climate disasters between 2010-2021 New Zealand has no dedicated framework to manage cross-border disaster displacement New report calls for practical, Pacific-led...
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Partnership for a nature-positive Auckland endorsed by Auckland Council’s Governing Body
Source: Auckland Council Auckland is taking a big step towards restoring its natural environment, with a new partnership programme designed to make Tāmaki Makaurau a world-leading “nature-positive” city. Auckland Council’s...