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Long awaited Holidays Act replacement passes first reading

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A much-anticipated Bill to ensure employees are paid correctly when taking time off work has just passed its first reading at Parliament, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today.   The Employment Leave Bill seeks...

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Improved access to secondary legislation

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitise government services has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins says. “The Legislation...

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Partnership driving hospitality momentum

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has today highlighted the importance of the hospitality industry to New Zealand’s economy, while speaking at the 2026 Hospitality Summit.  ...

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Crown progresses Ngāti Ruapani settlement at pace

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The first reading for the Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill has passed today, just weeks after the deed of settlement was signed, Treaty of...

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Government supports Pacific cultures at Polyfest  

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in the world’s largest Pacific festival, Polyfest, supporting Pacific culture, young people and families, says Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti.   ...

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Building the future of coastal shipping resilience

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is committed to building the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping network, through six critical investments to deliver a more productive economy and ensure...

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Growing the frontline workforce in Wairoa

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A Rural Training Hub to grow the frontline rural health workforce will be established in the Wairoa District, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “This...

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Common sense proposal will benefit patients and save money

· March 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will shift responsibility for funding ambulance medicines from Health New Zealand (HNZ) and ACC to Pharmac because it will improve medicine procurement processes, and...