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Settlement reached for dietitians

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for dietitians employed by Health New Zealand, following a successful vote by...

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Government policies are increasing child poverty

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is blaming the Government for new data released by Stats NZ today that shows child poverty continuing to be a stain...

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Parliamentary and business delegation to visit Latin America

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will lead a Parliamentary and business delegation to Latin America next week, highlighting the strategic importance of New Zealand’s ties with the region.   “This trip is a timely opportunity...

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Government receives final COVID Inquiry report

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes the delivery of the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons to the Governor-General this morning.   “I want to...

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Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime...

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New Zealanders in Iran urged to leave as tensions rise

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced travel bans on members of the Iranian regime involved in the violent suppression of protests. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Foreign...

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Child material hardship climbs to 10-year high – CPAG

· February 26, 2026

Source: Child Poverty Action Group The number of children living in material hardship has reached a 10-year high, with 14.3% of children, nearly 170,000 children, living in material hardship. Figures released...