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Fonterra revises forecast 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price

· September 21, 2026

Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd 21 September 2026 Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today revised its forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint for the 2026/27 season and narrowed its forecast range,...

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Work underway on early flood warning systems

· September 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Communities across New Zealand will gain access to faster, more reliable flood warnings with construction now under way in all 10 regions improving their systems, Associate...

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Govt delivers earthquake-prone building reforms

· September 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unanimously passed legislation to ensure New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system is appropriately focused on risk to life, saving communities billions in remediation costs,...

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Farm confidence reflects strength of primary sector

· September 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey shows New Zealand farmers are in their strongest position in a decade, Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay says. “The...

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Construction begins on Chatham Islands ship

· September 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction of the Chatham Islands’ new supply vessel is now underway, securing a vital economic lifeline for the local people and businesses living and working on...

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Modernising the Public Works Act

· September 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Land Information Hon Mike Butterick has welcomed the Public Works Amendment Bill passing its third reading in Parliament tonight. The Public Works Act enables...

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More local support for people experiencing homelessness

· September 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More support is on the way for people experiencing homelessness, with the Government strengthening local services in Lower Hutt, Hamilton, Upper Hutt and Whangārei, says Associate...

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MSF: The race to contain the Ebola outbreak is far from over

· September 18, 2026

Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders 18 September 2026 – The race to contain Ebola disease outbreak is far from over, warns Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders. While some indicators,...

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Federated Farmers slams TOP climate policy

· September 18, 2026

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is slamming The Opportunity Party’s climate change policy, describing it as ideological, unaffordable and totally unnecessary nonsense. “The Opportunity Party have now exposed themselves as...

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BusinessNZ: Corporate homicide law raises proportionality concerns

· September 18, 2026

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ supports strong accountability for workplace safety and recognises the profound impact workplace deaths have on families, workers and communities. However, Labour’s proposal to introduce a corporate homicide...