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Special Agricultural Trade Envoy appointed

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay has announced the appointment of Nathan Guy as New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy...

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Pre-Christmas economic boost welcomed

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is  welcome news before Christmas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  Stats NZ reported...

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Best books of 2025

· December 18, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 has been a year of long books, which are often best saved for summer reading. Two are Booker-shortlisted finalists which explore diaspora: Susan Choi’s Flashlight...

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Starship patients light up Sky Tower for Christmas

· December 18, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The patients find it exciting to have control of the large landmark, Starship Foundation says. Facebook / Sky Tower Rainbows, fire engines and Christmas trees are...

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Households ponder future of gas as supply dwindles

· December 18, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The rate of gas installations has slowed, as the supply shrinks. 123RF.com Renewables advocates claim it’s “madness” that thousands of new piped gas connections are being...

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Minister to Japan for defence, security meetings

· December 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Judith Collins will travel to Japan tomorrow for defence and security meetings. “I am looking forward to travelling to Tokyo to discuss regional security...

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Another busy year in the House

· December 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government It has been another busy and productive year in the House as the Government continues to fix the basics and build the future, Leader of the...

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Bill passed to improve court timeliness

· December 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which improves court timeliness by updating procedures and adding more High Court Judges has passed in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister...

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Voter suppression law must be reversed

· December 17, 2025

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning the National-led Government’s Electoral Amendment Bill, rushed through Parliament this week, which will disenfranchise tens of thousands of New Zealanders. “Voter...