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NZ-UAE partnership boosts advanced tech capability

· February 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new Antarctic science partnership with a leading UAE university will grow New Zealand’s advanced engineering and modelling capability, supporting high-value jobs, encouraging economic growth, and...

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Call to levy services to keep financial mentor sector viable

· February 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Fincap, the organisation that represents financial mentors around the country, has made the proposal to the Finance and Expenditure Committee. Financial mentors say organisations that benefit...

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New trans-Tasman standards agreement signed

· February 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new agreement between Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia means improved products and opportunities for local businesses and households, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott...

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Uncertainty for Auckland amid housing rule changes

· February 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland is left wondering about the future of housing intensification plans after another potential u-turn in rules from central government. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Government interference in planning...

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New Zealand Governor-General’s visit to Tokelau

· February 8, 2026

Source: Government House The Governor-General of New Zealand, Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, and Dr Richard Davies will travel to Tokelau from Samoa aboard HMNZS Canterbury on 10 February 2026, to...

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Replacement of century-old Canterbury bridges begins

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The replacement of two century-old South Canterbury bridges will provide safer and more reliable travel on an important inland route, Associate Transport and South Island Minister...

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Breakthrough in SH2 Waioweka Gorge

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government After three weeks of intensive work, SH2 through Waioweka Gorge will re-open to the public tomorrow Monday 9 February for single-lane controlled access, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says....

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Tails wagging as over 1,700 pet bonds lodged

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than 1,700 pet bonds have now been lodged with Tenancy Services since the pet bond system started on 1 December 2025, Housing Minister Chris Bishop...

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One year on, Fast-track is building NZ’s future

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the Coalition Government’s Fast-track approvals system opening for business, New Zealand is already benefiting from faster approvals, lower costs, and real infrastructure...

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Ministry of Justice publishes Long-Term Insights Briefing

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Ministry of Justice publishes Long-Term Insights Briefing gure class=”featured-image”> The Ministry of Justice has released its second Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) on The...

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RIF funding supports 100 new homes in Kaikohe

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $4 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for infrastructure to support the Bisset Road social housing project in Kaikohe, Regional Development Minister...

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Ministers welcome settlement for psychologists

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for psychologists employed by Health New Zealand,...

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RIF investment supports Māori horticulture

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Government investment in two horticulture developments on underutilised Māori land will unlock economic potential in Northland and Waikato, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development...

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Joint action stops 4.2 tonnes of cocaine

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand agencies have collaborated with French authorities in a major international operation that has intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia, Customs Minister Casey...

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Christopher Luxon – Waitangi Speech

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau Rangatira mā. Tēnā koutou katoa. Ki ngā mate, haere, haere, haere atu ra. Kia tatou te hoonga...