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Environment – The polls are open on this year’s WILDEST election
Source: Forest & Bird Voting opens at 9am this morning. More than 70 native birds are standing across six parties, and you get to vote for up to five candidates...
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Health – General practice must be involved in design of free cervical screening
Source: General Practice Owners Association September 4, 2026 GenPro is calling for meaningful involvement in developing the contractual arrangements that will deliver free cervical screening to all eligible women aged...
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Health – Government must adopt Wai 2713 recommendations on disability system
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government must urgently adopt new recommendations from the Waitangi Tribunal which has found significant parts of the disability system prejudice tāngata whaikaha Māori...
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New Zealand begins Pacific leadership role
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika, taking on an expanded leadership role ahead of hosting the Forum in Auckland in 2027. “New...
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NZ property values ease for fifth straight month amid elevated stock levels and cautious buyer demand
Source: Cotality NZ NZ property values edged lower in August, extending a period of subdued market conditions across much of the country. Cotality NZ’s latest Home Value Index (HVI) showed...
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Stronger safety measures for children’s sand products
Source: New Zealand Government Proposed mandatory asbestos testing for children’s toys and craft products containing sand will better protect Kiwi consumers, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer. “Many...
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HKUST Tops Hong Kong Universities with More Than 1,000 HKPFS Recipients
Source: Media Outreach Advancing the City’s Development as an International Hub for High-Caliber Talent HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – As a global magnet...
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Oxfam – Nepal’s catastrophic floods must be a wake-up call on climate action as death toll passes 1,000 warns Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa A week on, search and rescue operations and humanitarian aid efforts are a desperate race against time Almost 4,000 people are missing, and some 50,000 people urgently...
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Greenpeace – Govt pours fuel on Conservation Bill backlash by retaining controversial purpose change
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the Government has poured fuel on the growing backlash over its Conservation Amendment Bill, with a revised version of the Bill retaining controversial changes to the...
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RNZ Investigative Reporter Anusha Bradley Named 2026 Jefferson Fellow
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation WELLINGTON, 2 September 2026 – The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Asia Media Centre has selected RNZ investigative reporter Anusha Bradley as this year’s Jefferson Fellow,...
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Children separated from family in Nepal floods need urgent protection – World Vision
Source: World Vision New Zealand World Vision warns that children separated from family in the aftermath of Nepal’s devastating flash floods are at risk of trafficking and exploitation. The child-focused...
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Real estate agency guilty of misconduct for breaches of trust account audit regulations
Source: Real Estate Authority 3 September 2026 In a decision released on 14 August 2026 the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal found One Up Realty Limited (the Agency) guilty of...
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Mixed findings in Ombudsman’s latest investigation into OIA practices of Govt agencies
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Office of the Ombudsman has released its findings of an investigation into the Official Information Act practices and capabilities of five government agencies. The...
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Defence News – NZDF teams with Customs to monitor Pacific regions
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 3 September 2026 Surveillance assets from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Customs Service have been in action across the Pacific in...
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Tenchijin Joins “Science Castle Asia 2026” as Official Main Partner to Inspire Asia’s Next Generation of Researchers
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator founded as a JAXA venture, participated as the Official Main...
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Wellcome Partners with CJ Foods to Bring Over 100 Korean Favourites to Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach Strategic Collaboration Targets Over US$22 Million in Sales HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – Wellcome, Hong Kong’s longest established supermarket chain...
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Crown settles with Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has settled historic Treaty settlement claims with Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana as legislation passes its final reading in Parliament today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul...
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Single point of contact simplifies State redress for survivors
Source: New Zealand Government Survivors can now go to a single place for information about State redress, to make a new claim, or to find out what happens next, Lead...
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Speech to Constructive 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here today at Constructive 2026. I’d like to thank Ankit Sharma, Phil Brosnan and their team at Master...
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Community trust board members appointed
Source: New Zealand Government A total of 25 appointments and reappointments have been made to nine of the 12 community trusts around the country, Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones says....
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Faster access to addiction support now available
Source: New Zealand Government More people in communities hardest hit by meth are now getting faster access to treatment and recovery support, with new services rolled out across the country,...
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Crown settles with Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has concluded nine years of negotiations with Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui as legislation passes its final reading in Parliament today, Treaty...
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New board member appointed to Maritime NZ
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed the appointment of a new board member to Maritime New Zealand (Maritime NZ). Jonathan Moore begins his one-year term...
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Industry roadmap to help hospitality succeed
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston is welcoming an industry report outlining practical steps to support the long-term success of New Zealand’s hospitality sector. “Our hospitality...
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Aged care excellence in the spotlight as 2026 finalists announced
Source: Aged Care Association From an 85% reduction in pressure injuries to resident-led sustainability projects and technology giving people with dementia greater freedom, the finalists in the 2026 ACA |...
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Kiwibank on the Economy – Recovery underway, but many regions still waiting for a meaningful rebound
Source: Kiwibank 3rd September, 2026 New Zealand’s economic recovery is slowly gaining ground, but not fast enough for many households and businesses. Kiwibank’s latest Regional Score found economic conditions improved...
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New Zealand has a window to build a more competitive economy, BusinessNZ says
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says New Zealand’s economic recovery is gaining real traction – and the country now has a rare opening to put itself on a more competitive international footing...