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Three million screening kits help find thousands of cancers

· September 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than three million bowel screening kits have now been distributed nationwide since the National Bowel Screening Programme began, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This programme...

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Cardiac lab upgrade complete at Auckland City Hospital

· September 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The first of three cardiac catheterisation (cath) lab upgrades at Auckland City Hospital is complete, part of a multi-million dollar investment in Auckland’s cardiac services, Health...

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Health targets: shorter waits for South Islanders

· September 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government South Islanders are getting faster access to care, with shorter waits for surgery and specialist appointments, the latest health target results show, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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Great New Zealand Dumpling Trail opens across the country

· September 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Chinese Language Week Trust Saturday September 26 was International Dumpling Day, and it marks the three-week-long exploration of the Great New Zealand Dumpling Trail across the country....

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Partnerships to empower at-risk Rotorua youth

· September 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than 400 young people across Rotorua will be supported to stay engaged in education and develop employment skills, through two new funding partnerships totalling nearly...

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$2m grant secures Matakana Island lifeline

· September 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $2.01 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to upgrade Matakana Island’s Opureora Wharf, the island’s only vehicle and freight gateway, Regional Development...

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KOF Consensus Forecast: Upward revision of 2026 forecasts

· September 25, 2026

Source: KOF Swiss Economic Institute Zürich, 25 September 2026, 9:00h CEST The economists surveyed by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute expect gross domestic product (GDP, adjusted for major sporting events)...

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Ferry ‘Perfect Storm’ Fails to Arrive

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed Interislander will soon be back to its full complement of vessels ahead of the busier spring and summer months, following Kaitaki...

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Growth of frontline mental health workers to continue

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The refresh of the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Plan has been released today, building on strong workforce growth that has resulted in more New Zealanders...

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New councillors to strengthen Game Animal Council

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments to the Game Animal Council (GAC) will broaden its expertise and ensure it has the community connections required to drive New Zealand’s largest-ever...

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Improving Blue Spring visitor experience

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Upgrades to visitor infrastructure at Te Waihou Blue Spring in South Waikato will help manage growing visitor numbers and protect the quality of the visitor experience,...

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Council performance data puts ratepayers in the driver’s seat

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting accountability and transparency for ratepayers by releasing a second round of council performance data today, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says.   “Rates...

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Appointment to Monetary Policy Committee

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced the short-term appointment of Rebecca Williams as an internal member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Monetary Policy Committee...