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New school property agency begins operations

· October 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s overhaul of school property takes another significant step forward today, with the New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) formally beginning operations, Education Minister Erica...

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Free breast screening extends to women aged 71 from today

· October 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government From today, women turning 71 are eligible for free breast screening as BreastScreen Aotearoa’s age extension programme enters its second year, Health Minister Simeon Brown and...

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Planning changes to support Wellington’s growth

· October 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed a package of changes to Wellington’s district plan following an investigation into heritage planning provisions affecting five key sites....

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Bowel screening age drops to 56 from today

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government From today, the starting age for free bowel screening is being lowered to 56 for thousands of New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “As part...

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New era begins for Auckland’s transport system

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Auckland’s new transport governance, planning and delivery arrangements will be in effect from tomorrow, restoring democratic accountability and resetting how transport decisions are made in Auckland,...

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New planning laws receive Royal assent

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Planning Act and Natural Environment Act have received Royal assent and are now law, marking the beginning of New Zealand’s transition to a new and...

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City Rail Link: One Million trips and counting

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than one million train rides have been recorded on Auckland’s rail network in the first two weeks since the City Rail Link (CRL) opened, with...

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Proposal to reduce flight passenger security levies

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A proposed reduction to flight passenger security levies will generate millions of dollars in annual savings for the aviation sector and meets the Government’s commitment to...

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Prime Minister pays tribute to Adrian Rurawhe

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has expressed deep sadness at the death of former Labour MP and Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe. “Adrian was one of...

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KiwiRail steamrolls the naysayers again

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters welcomed State Owned Enterprise KiwiRail’s annual result today and issued congratulations to every rail worker, including Board Chair Suzanne Tindal, the newest...

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KOF Economic Barometer: Economic outlook remains favourable

· September 29, 2026

KOF Economic Barometer: Economic outlook remains favourable The KOF Economic Barometer rises in September. After its consecutive increases over the previous months, it continues to stay above its medium-term average....