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Urgent care coming to Lower Hutt and Dunedin

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders will be able to access urgent care 24/7 before Christmas, with new and expanded services opening in Dunedin and Hutt Valley, Health Minister...

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International tourism numbers continue to rise

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government International visitors are spending more and arriving in greater numbers, driving growth in New Zealand’s tourism sector and economy, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says....

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Appointments made to NZ’s community trusts

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A total of 38 appointments and reappointments have been made to the 12 community trusts around New Zealand that serve their regions, Associate Finance Minister Shane...

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Building inspection target drives accountability

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The first release of data shows 66 out of 67 Building Consent Authorities have hit the Government’s new mandatory target for building inspection wait times.   “In...

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Community education professionals settle pay negotiations

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for community education professionals following a majority vote from Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA)...

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New diplomatic appointments

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced seven new diplomatic appointments:   Wendy Matthews, High Commissioner to Canada. Olivia Owen, Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union. Jane Coombs, Ambassador...

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New Disability Strategy drives change

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says a new action-focused disability strategy will be a lever to drive positive change.   The New Zealand Disability Strategy 2026-2030...

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High calibre appointments for Industry Skills Boards

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has confirmed the ministerial appointments to the eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs). These appointments begin immediately, as the ISBs are...

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Regional leadership returns to polytechnics

· December 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the ministerial appointments to the inaugural governing councils of New Zealand’s ten re-established polytechnics, marking a milestone in returning...

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How leadership challenges happen in New Zealand politics

· December 2, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, centre, with (clockwise from top right), former prime ministers Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Mike Moore, David Lange, Bill English and John Key....