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Electoral reforms pass final reading

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has passed legislation which helps ensure future elections are timely and efficient, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “While the core principles guiding our elections...

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Earthquake-prone buildings Bill passes first reading

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will bring significant financial relief to many building owners by refocusing the earthquake-prone building system has passed its first reading in Parliament. “Building a...

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Willis v Richardson debate unlikely to go ahead

· December 16, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Current Finance Minister Nicola Willis and former minister Ruth Richardson. RNZ/Reece Baker/Supplied The debate between Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Taxpayers Union chair Ruth Richardson seems...

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Planning reform bills pass first reading

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The legislation underpinning New Zealand’s new planning system has passed its first reading in Parliament, marking a major step toward replacing the RMA with a system...

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Forecasts show Govt economic strategy failing workers

· December 16, 2025

Source: NZCTU The Treasury’s latest forecasts, released today, show the Government’s economic strategy isn’t working and that workers will be paying the price for years to come, said NZCTU President...

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Health targets: Patients getting improved care

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis are receiving faster access to healthcare, with the latest quarterly results showing year-on-year improvements across all health targets despite a busy and challenging winter, Health...

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Latest police wing to graduate this week

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 391 Louisa Wall recruit wing graduation. What:              Graduation of the New Zealand Police 391 Recruit Wing.Who:               For families and friends to...

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HYEFU 2025: Economic and fiscal repair job continues

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update confirms that continued fiscal discipline is required to restore the books to surplus and bend the debt curve down,...

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Shoppers get surcharge warning

· December 16, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer says that shoppers using cards should not pay more than about 1.3 percent in surcharges and anything close to 2 percent was likely to be...