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International visitor numbers continue to climb

· June 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New data out today shows tourism is continuing its positive trajectory, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Stats NZ data out today shows 288,500 international...

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The Point Mission Bay Retirement Village Fast-tracked

· June 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Point Mission Bay retirement village project in Auckland has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. This...

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Celebrating New Zealand’s native forest champs

· June 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today congratulated the winners of the 2026 Growing Native Forests Champions Awards at Fieldays.   “These awards, now in their second...

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New District Court Judges appointed

· June 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of 4 new District Court Judges.   The appointees will take up their roles in July and October, filling...

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Game Animal Council appointees confirmed

· June 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has confirmed four new appointments to the Game Animal Council, including a new Chair. Matthew (Matt) Clarke has been appointed...

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Backing Young Farmers

· June 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting the next generation of young farmers, growers, and rural leaders by backing NZ Young Farmers’ national network of clubs, Agriculture Minister Todd...

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NZ Forum On The Family 2026 – Register

· June 12, 2026

Source: Family First Not to be missed – the annual NZ Forum on the Family (also Family First’s 20th Anniversary!) is bringing together some exceptional international speakers (see below). This...

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Strengthening the future of NZ forestry

· June 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s forestry sector is set to benefit from sensible regulation to help meet environmental obligations whilst lowering the cost of compliance, Forestry Minister Todd McClay...

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NZ Pine brand launched to support Kiwis wood exports

· June 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A partnership between the Government and the forestry and wood processing sector will result in the new ‘NZ Pine’ brand, strengthening New Zealand’s position as a...

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NOVONIX Delivers Mass Production AAM Sample to Panasonic

· June 12, 2026

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials company, today announced the delivery...

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Government backs AI support for small business

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s small businesses are getting a boost of AI-powered support to unlock new growth opportunities with new Government funding announced today, Minister for Small Business...

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Kiwi space tech innovation awarded

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Space Minister Chris Penk has today announced the successful recipient of round two of the Kiwi Space Activator pilot programme, which is helping launch innovative Kiwi...

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Boosting returns for Kiwi wool growers

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A partnership between Government and industry will help turn New Zealand strong wool into high-value cutting-edge products and boost returns for growers, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...

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Nearly 1400 classrooms fully funded in two and a half years

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford announced a $160 million investment to deliver new classrooms that will support growing communities across Auckland and the upper North Island. “This...

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New Zealand signs defence arrangement with Timor-Leste

· June 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Timor-Leste have signed an updated defence cooperation arrangement, Defence Minister Chris Penk says. “This was an excellent opportunity to review and restate our...