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Major Fast-track mining project approved

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The first major mining project, Waihi North, has gained consent today to expand operations until 2043 through the Fast-track process, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources...

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Gas Security Fund to seek expressions of interest

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The $200 million Gas Security Fund will open on 12 January 2026 to expressions of interest to help increase the availability of natural gas in New...

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Area School Principals’ Vote to Accept Settlement

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations to renew the Area School Principals’ Collective Agreement.  “Area schools principals play an integral role...

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Next steps in advanced tech research

· December 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Five leading AI concepts have been shortlisted to establish a world-class national platform for artificial intelligence research, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced...

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GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining

· December 18, 2025

Source: NZCTU New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still smaller than it...

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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...