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Auckland hornet eradication enters new phase

· May 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity New Zealand’s yellow-legged hornet eradication in Auckland remains on track, with growing confidence the pest can be wiped out, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says.“It’s been...

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Tourism industry takes another look at its future

· May 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The operating environment for tourism continues to shift, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa. 123rf The tourism industry will refresh its future strategy – released in 2023 –...

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New Bill strips employment rights for family carers

· May 20, 2026

Source: NZCTU The introduction of the Disability Support Services Bill is another instance of this Government seeking to undercut the Courts’ decisions and revoke access to justice for working people,...

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Asia in Transition: The Middle Power Moment

· May 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon  We’d like to start by acknowledging distinguished guests here today – parliamentary colleagues, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Honorary advisors to the Asia New Zealand Foundation, and the outgoing, and newly...

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Medicines (Consent by Verification) Rules 2026

· May 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 20 May 2026 Status: Not yet in forceCommencement date: 3 July 2026 The Medicines (Consent by Verification) Rules 2026 are made pursuant...

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Trade Minister to visit China for APEC meeting

· May 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay will travel to China for bilateral trade talks, industry promotion and a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Trade...