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Pruning the paperwork so hemp sector can bloom

· December 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour has today announced a reform of the regulations for the industrial hemp sector. “New Zealand’s hemp industry has been treated like a...

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Government launches ‘one-stop shop’ app

· December 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Digitising Government Judith Collins. Nick Monro The minister in charge of a new government app promises it will be “more secure than almost anything...

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Duane Kale appointed Chair of Sport NZ

· December 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Duane Kale ONZM has been appointed Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ), Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell announced today.  “It is with...

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Crown reaches major Treaty milestone with Ngai Tai

· December 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has signed an agreement in principle to settle the historical Treaty claims of Ngai Tai, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “This...

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Not just pizza: Italian cuisine makes UNESCO list

· December 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand UNESCO has recognised Italian food is more than pizza, pasta and gelato, adding the range and ritual of the famed cuisine to its list of intangible...

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International travel: October 2025 – Stats NZ information release

· December 11, 2025

Source: Statistics New Zealand International travel: October 2025 – information release 10 December 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements)...

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Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill passes third reading

· December 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill. “The...