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New peer-led beds for a better crisis response
Source: New Zealand Government People in need of a better crisis response will have faster access to support with new peer-led beds being opened in Auckland and the lower South...
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Education – NZPF calls for an independent body to bring stability to curriculum reform
Source: New Zealand Principals’ Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) is calling for a permanent, independent, and statutory Curriculum and Assessment Council to break the cycle of disruptive education...
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Economy – RBNZ explores issues facing New Zealand’s payments system
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 18 August 2026 We are seeking feedback on the issues we have identified with ourpayments system, and the proposed areas of work needed to...
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Government backs Hawke’s Bay businesses with targeted recovery support
Source: New Zealand Government Hawke’s Bay business owners will get more hands-on help to plan, grow and make good decisions, with the Government funding an additional Growth Advisor at the...
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Fiordland mountain officially named Mount Kirk
Source: New Zealand Government A mountain in Fiordland National Park has been officially named Mount Kirk in honour of former Prime Minister Rt Hon Norman Kirk. Minister for Land Information...
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State of Origin 2027 date confirmed as Major Events momentum continues
Source: New Zealand Government The countdown is officially on for New Zealand’s first-ever State of Origin match, with the historic fixture now confirmed as Game Two, 16 June 2027 at...
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Permanent Chair appointed to New Zealand Institute of Advanced Technology
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the appointment of Steve O’Connor as permanent Chair of the New Zealand Institute of Advanced Technology (NZIAT)....
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New Zealand and Viet Nam deepen education connections
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Viet Nam have strengthened their commitment to education cooperation and deepening connections between tertiary education institutions, says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds....
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New grant for poultry industry launches
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has launched a new $1.5 million grant to help Kiwi poultry operators prepare for the possible arrival of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5...
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1,000th wagon shows Hillside is back at work
Source: New Zealand Government The 1,000th rail wagon has rolled out of Dunedin’s Hillside Workshops, showing what happens when New Zealand backs practical industry, puts rail assets to work, and...
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Ministerial Advisory Group’s report welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government The Ministerial Advisory Group’s independent report on aged care provides valuable insights to help guide future policy and funding decisions, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said...
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SPEAKIN SPIRE Brings Industry Expertise Directly Into Education To Prepare Asia’s Next Generation of Job-Ready Talent
Source: Media Outreach Flagship Regional Launch in Singapore Brings Together Academic, Corporate and Policy Leaders, with a Focus on Internships Through SPIRE Partner Companies. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire –...
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Health – Attack on Nursing Council’s cultural safety work condemned – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Government’s gutting of the Nursing Council has been condemned by the largest gathering of Māori nurses, kaimahi, kaiāwhina and tauira (students) in Aotearoa New Zealand,...
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Aged care report moves beyond diagnosis towards solutions
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association has welcomed the release of A place to grow old: Securing the future of aged care and thanked the Government and the Ministerial...
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INDONESIA: Over 8,000 children face disruptions to education following deadly earthquake – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children More than 8,000 children in Indonesia’s southernmost province of East Nusa Tenggara are facing safety risks and disruptions to their education after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake...
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IHC – People with intellectual disabilities have untapped employment potential
Source: IHC New Zealand Research by IHC shows that New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities want to work and can work but are shut out of employment opportunities. A new report,...
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Burnett Foundation Aotearoa calls on all parties to commit to zero local HIV transmissions
Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Burnett Foundation Aotearoa today called on all political parties to commit to the goal of zero local HIV transmissions by 2030. “With numbers tracking downwards in...
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Aged care report step in right direction, but reform must fix pay equity for care workers
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Today’s Ministerial Advisory Group report on aged care will only deliver the system older New Zealanders need if it comes with...
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A Place to Grow Old: Securing the future of aged care
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 17 August 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> A Place to Grow Old: Securing the future of aged care is a report by the...
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Government appoints facilitator to restore confidence in Tairāwhiti forestry
Source: New Zealand Government Forestry Minister Todd McClay is appointing a Facilitator to advise the Government on what further support or intervention may be needed around forestry in Tairāwhiti. “I...
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WPATH admit their position is debatable
Source: Family First The so-called experts on chemicalising and confusing children in the false attempt to make a boy a girl and a girl a boy (WPATH) made a stunning...
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Next steps on Waitematā Harbour crossing
Source: New Zealand Government Government will undertake a Detailed Business Case (DBC) on options for an additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing (WHC), including looking at funding and financing and delivery Project...
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Thailand Prime Minister to visit New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will make an official visit to New Zealand this week, accompanied by a delegation of leading Thai business representatives, Prime Minister Christopher...
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Government prioritises Solar Review
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progress the recommendations in the Ministry for Regulation’s Sector Review Report (“the Report”) to make residential and small to medium scale...
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The Cocoa Trees Launches Kaki’s, Its First In-House Chocolate Brand
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 August 2026 – The Cocoa Trees, a Singapore-based confectionery retailer and distributor established in 2000, has launched Kaki’s, its first...
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Emergency waste funding grants for five councils
Source: New Zealand Government Emergency waste funding of $250,000 for five councils affected by severe weather events in January and February, has been announced by Minister for the Environment Nicola...
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Construction begins on SH39 Mangati Bridge
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on the permanent two-lane replacement of the Mangati Bridge on State Highway 39 (SH39), between Ōtorohanga and Pirongia, Transport Minister Chris Bishop...