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New DOC concessions support regional economies

· February 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Long-term tourism concessions that will support jobs, strengthen regional economies, and keep visitor access open at key South Island destinations have been announced by Conservation Minister...

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Funding approved for final stretch of Eastern Busway

· February 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The final stretch of the Eastern Busway in Botany can now get underway, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say. “The NZ Transport...

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Speed limit increases on Transmission Gully

· February 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Transmission Gully. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Transmission Gully will move to a 110km/h speed limit from next week. The 27km stretch of State Highway 1 was...

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Transmission Gully accelerating to 110km/h

· February 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Transmission Gully has received the green light for a new 110 km/h speed limit for drivers travelling between Wellington and the Kāpiti Coast, says Transport Minister...

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Space launch limits increased to support growth

· February 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A huge increase in the number of space launches allowed from New Zealand will enable our space and advanced aviation sectors to continue their rapid growth,...

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Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan is working

· February 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the announcement of Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan, the agency is getting its books back in order and improving performance – delivering lower build...

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Investment Boost driving real investment, lifting productivity

· February 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s Investment Boost is already changing investment behaviour, bringing projects forward, increasing scale, and lifting productivity across the economy, Minister for Economic Growth Nicola Willis...

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How much of NZ’s tax is your region paying?

· February 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland pays just under 38 percent of the country’s personal tax, and has just over 33 percent of the population. RNZ How much of the country’s...