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Greater powers to go after fraudsters

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which provides the Serious Fraud Office with greater powers to go after criminals has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...

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Foundational legislation strengthens support

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The voice of the disability community is reflected in Disability Support Services legislation which passed its final reading in Parliament today. Minister for Disability Issues Louise...

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Rates Capping Bill passes first reading

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to halt excessive rates increases and ensure councils’ focus to be on fixing the basics and keeping rates affordable has passed its first reading in...

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Free cervical screening for all women

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Cervical screening will be free for all eligible women from 1 March 2027, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Women’s Minister Nicola Grigg say. “Today I am...

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Backing the Hauraki Rail Trail’s recovery

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing further in repairs to the Hauraki Rail Trail to ensure it remains a world-class attraction for tourists and local communities following severe...

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Flu vaccine funding criteria extended from today

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund the flu vaccine for children aged 6 months up until their...

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Minister sets clear expectations for new ECE regulator

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today provided an update on the implementation of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Sector Review. “The Review found that ECE regulation...

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New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building officially opens

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more scans, day surgeries, and specialist appointments will soon be delivered in Dunedin each year following the official opening of the new outpatient building today,...