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New plan to tackle organised crime

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new all-of-government plan to tackle organised crime was released today by  Associate Police Minister Casey Costello. “We are at a critical time in the fight...

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New Plant Health and Environment Laboratory

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has committed to a major biosecurity investment to protect New Zealand’s primary industries and drive economic growth, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard and Infrastructure...

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Extended urgent care coming to South and East Auckland

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government People in South and East Auckland will soon be able to access urgent care earlier, later, and overnight, reducing pressure on hospitals and keeping care close...

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Parent Portal updated with new maths practice tool

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Parents will know more about what their children are learning at school and will have the tools to help them learn at home through new updates...

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Strengthened accountability for Treaty settlement delivery

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has published the Whole of System (Core Crown) Report on Treaty Settlement Delivery 2025, providing transparency for Treaty settlement delivery and setting a benchmark...

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Kiwibank scraps $500 million capital raising plan

· December 19, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi State-owned Kiwibank’s $500m capital raise won’t go ahead Its parent Kiwi Group Capital cited recent RBNZ capital settings and $400m raise KGC...

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Children’s Exposure to Gambling and Gambling Marketing

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 Kids Online Aotearoa Gambling and High Stakes research investigated the extent and nature of children’s exposure to gambling activities...

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Speed limit changes proposed

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Targeted speed limit changes are being proposed on state highways across the South Island after community concerns were raised about safety. Next month, New Zealand...

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Cutting red tape so restaurants can sell take-home alcohol

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is cutting unnecessary red tape so restaurants with on-site retail areas can finally sell take-home alcohol to their customers. The Government...

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NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink resigns after controversy

· December 19, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Weenink. photosport NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned following a disagreement with the organisation’s board and the sport’s key stakeholders. Weenink’s departure follows...

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Funding shot in the arm for hornet eradication

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced additional funding to support efforts to eradicate yellow-legged hornet in Auckland, following detections on the North Shore earlier this year.Biosecurity Minister Andrew...

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Number of abortions jumps 34% since law change

· December 19, 2025

Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 19 December 2025 The Abortion Services Annual Report 2025 was quietly released last week and signals a massive jump in abortions from 13,246 in...

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Changes for Northland spiny rock lobster fishery

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Northland’s rock lobster fishery will have a reprieve from fishing to help build stocks of spiny rock lobster, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “I...