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Independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has instigated an independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the purpose of the...

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Palmerston North Hospital ED expansion underway

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction is underway to expand and upgrade Palmerston North Hospital’s emergency department, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This redevelopment is a practical, front-line investment that will...

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Nearly 40,000 more building products approved

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more plumbing and drainage products already used widely in Australia can now be accessed easily by Kiwi tradies and do-it-yourself homeowners.   “The Government is focused on fixing the...

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Equal employment opportunities

· February 11, 2026

Source: Privacy Commissioner This policy outlines the commitment of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating the barriers that cause...

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Minister to attend Munich Security Conference

· February 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Judith Collins departs today for Germany to attend the international Munich Security Conference.  “In a turbulent and unpredictable world, the Munich Security Conference is...

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Auckland’s international convention centre finally opens

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louse Upston open the New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland, RNZ / Paris Ibell The New Zealand International Convention...

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Bitcoin’s value halves: Should you buy it?

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half. CFOTO / NurPhoto via AFP Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half – but are investors who buy the...

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Consumer issues power price warning

· February 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer NZ is warning that power prices could rise at least another 5 percent this year, after a 12 percent increase in 2025. Powerswitch general...

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Parliament back to government business

· February 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/ Daniela Maoate-Cox After a stop-start beginning to the year, MPs are back in Wellington for a two-week sitting block. Most of the first sitting week...