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Increasing resilience of economy welcomed

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Reserve Bank’s assessment that the economic recovery is resuming and expected to broaden, has been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Announcing a 0.25 basis...

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Nurses discuss what’s at stake for health

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Following on from the ‘state of emergency’ declared by North Shore Hospital’s emergency nurses last week, a meeting to demand an end to chronic understaffing...

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Labour backs PSA’s call for public good test

· September 2, 2026

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi PSA re-elects President Virgil Iraia for second term Labour leader Chris Hipkins backed the PSA’s call for a public good test...

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Restoration project to revive southern scallops

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A major new investment to restore a key area of the southern scallop fishery will help rebuild a valuable regional industry, restore marine habitat and create...

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Energy Sector – The lights stay on, but at what cost?

· September 2, 2026

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Genesis Energy’s new gas arrangements announced today will strengthen New Zealand’s electricity security, but Methanex’s decision to indefinitely idle its methanol plants shows the economic cost...

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NZ welcomes US energy support to the Pacific

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the United States’ decision to provide energy support to the Pacific.  “Since travelling to Washington DC in April, we’ve been...

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A brighter future for derelict MIT sites in Ōtara

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Deteriorating and vacant buildings at two former Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) sites in Ōtara will be demolished, clearing the way for future redevelopment of more...

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Opening the farm gate to first-time buyers

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Farm workers will soon be able to use their own KiwiSaver savings to buy their first home under legislation introduced this week, say Finance Minister Nicola...

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New roadmap for supporting unpaid carers

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has launched today a new action plan to recognise the thousands of unpaid or informal carers across the country who are at home providing care for...

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Sod turned on Nelson Hospital’s new inpatient building

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The sod has been turned on Nelson Hospital’s new 128-bed inpatient building, marking the beginning of construction, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “We know how important...