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Sod turned on Hawke’s Bay Cancer Centre

· June 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Hawke’s Bay patients will soon be able to access radiation treatment closer to home, with today’s sod-turn marking the start of construction on the new Hawke’s...

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Thanks for your public transport feedback

· June 26, 2026

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 25 Jun 2026 We’ve heard you loud and clear! 11,738 people and organisations gave feedback on Environment Canterbury’s Metro bus and ferry services across...

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Primary birthing unit opens in central Auckland

· June 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand’s first primary birthing unit in central Auckland was officially opened by Associate Health Minister Casey Costello today. Whānau Ngā Uri, which is located...

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Speech to Transporting NZ Conference

· June 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Importance of the freight sector I want to begin by stating the obvious: we understand how critical the freight sector is to New Zealand’s success. Freight...

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Cutting red tape for freight operators

· June 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government From early August, practical regulatory changes will help businesses manage the impacts of fuel price uncertainty, Regulation Minister David Seymour and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say....

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Federated Farmers elects new national president

· June 26, 2026

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers has today voted in South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst as the organisation’s new national president. Gisborne farmer Sandra Faulkner has been voted in as vice president....

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India FTA bill passes first reading

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to implement the historic New Zealand – India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has passed its first reading, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says.  “India...

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Clarity for Herds of Special Interest confirmed

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager is welcoming the passing of legislation to clarify how a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) operates in a national park....

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Government acts on conservation bill concerns

· June 25, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  25 June 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation “New Zealanders care deeply about conservation – and so does the Government. We know how dear...

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Public Speech at Lincoln University

· June 25, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  25 June 2026 Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa. I’m delighted to be back here at Lincoln; you have a special place in my...

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Conservation Amendment Bill needs to start again

· June 25, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka’s decision to drop the disposal and exchange clauses from his Conservation Amendment Bill shows public pressure is working, but...

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Free holidays not worth dying for

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Young New Zealanders who courier drugs are risking their lives, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. “Our young people are being targeted to do things which...

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Tourism Policy Statement sets sector direction

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is setting a clear pathway to grow tourism so that New Zealand businesses, workers and communities see benefits, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston...

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New High-Grade Uranium Discovery Identified at PLS Project

· June 25, 2026

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) announces it has successfully completed its 2026 winter drilling...

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NZ Economy: No Strait answers says BusinessNZ

· June 25, 2026

Source: BusinessNZ The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows New Zealand’s economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic, but inflation, interest rates and business confidence remain closely linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising...