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Ditch NZ Super entirely, minor party says
Source: Radio New Zealand Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong said her party would replace NZ Super – along with all other forms of government assistance – with a new citizens’...
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Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire in November burnt through almost 3000 hectares of the Tongariro National Park Kristina Montgomerie / @kristinamonts Waimarino business owners work through tough summer after...
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Arts – SCREENRIGHTS CULTURAL FUND OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS WITH $300,000 FUNDING POOL AND 2026 FOCUS ANNOUNCED AS LEARNING THROUGH STORY
Source: Screenrights Cultural Fund Screenrights has today opened applications for its 2026 Cultural Fund, inviting bold new initiatives to apply for a share of a $300,000 grant pool. With the 2026...
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Appointments – DING RETURNS TO GUARDIANS IN NEW INVESTMENT ROLE
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion NZ Superannuation Fund, has appointed Qing Ding to the newly-created role of Head...
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PSA calls for review of Law Commission President appointment
Source: PSA The PSA is calling for an independent review of the appointment of the new Law Commission President after revelations Hon Judith Collins was appointed without any recruitment process, selection...
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Business Canterbury – Our moment is now: Private sector leads development of ambition for Canterbury
Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury formally launched the Canterbury Ambition last night at its annual Back to Business event, a sold-out gathering held at the region’s brand-new Parakiore Recreation and...
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NZ-AU: U.S. Department of Commerce Increases Duties on Chinese Battery-Grade Graphite to 160%+ in Final Determinations
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), today acknowledged the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (“Commerce”) final...
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AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment forge strategic partnership to accelerate Hong Kong’s sustainability and climate resilience goals
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, and the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at...
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Land earmarked for new Kumeū high school
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering for the rapidly growing communities of North-West Auckland, with land now prioritised and earmarked for a much-needed new secondary school in Kumeū, Education...
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Welcome to the Year of the Horse
Source: NZ Department of Conservation The 2026 Chinese New Year is on Tuesday February 17, entering the Year of the Horse. As part of the celebrations, many people will be sharing...
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December visitor arrivals highest since 2019
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor arrivals continued to rise in December, with strong growth from China and Australia in particular. Tourism...
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Common sense approach to life-saving medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Trained Oranga Tamariki staff will shortly be able to administer life-saving medicines, in a common sense move that will also allow young people to access the...
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Foreign Minister hosts Commonwealth Secretary General
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on her first official visit to New Zealand today. “The Commonwealth plays an important role in...
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Health and Safety changes will harm workers
Source: NZCTU The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is a dangerous move away from the longstanding commitment to ensure all workers should come home healthy and safe,...
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Turkish delegation visit strengthens historic bond
Source: New Zealand Government The friendship forged after the Gallipoli campaign more than a century ago is stronger than ever, following an official visit by a senior Turkish delegation, Veterans...
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All Stars countdown kicks off in Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton is set to come alive this weekend as rugby league fans descend on the city for the 2026 NRL All Stars event, backed by the...
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National strategy launched to cut AML red tape and crack down on criminals
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has today released New Zealand’s new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) National Strategy. “The Strategy for 2026–2030 sets...
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NZ-Singapore e-certification arrangement to boost trade in food & primary products
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement that will streamline trade and reduce costs, Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...
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LNG plan sparks showdown in parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s announcement about a plan to establish an LNG import facility, and the levy to fund it, has been badly received. Marika Khabazi...
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Nicola Willis urges Adrian Orr to front up in inquiry into economic responses to Covid-19
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis is urging the previous Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr to front up to the...
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‘Nakedly political’: No rivals considered for Judith Collins’ new job
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins will remain an MP and continue to hold her portfolios until she moves to her new position as Law Commission president in the middle...
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‘Hundreds of thousands’ of files to be reviewed in council-led Mt Maunganui inquiry
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Davison KC has been named to help Tauranga City Council’s external review. RNZ Hundreds of thousands of files have been identified by Tauranga City Council...
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Vape stores within stores allowing retailers to get around flavour restrictions
Source: Radio New Zealand Regulations mean only specialised vape retailers are allowed to sell the full range of vape products and flavours. Unsplash Vape stores within stores like dairies and...
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About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – Stats NZ methods paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand About the transition from the Household Economic Survey to the Household Income and Living Survey – methods paper 12 February 2026 This report introduces the Household Income...
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Household Economic Survey population rebase: Year ended June 2019 to 2024 – Stats NZ methods paper
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household Economic Survey population rebase: Year ended June 2019 to 2024 – methods paper 12 February 2026 We have revised the Household Economic Survey (HES) weights for...
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FutureOne MENA (FOM) and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization and Establish a Wealth Corridor Linking the Middle East and Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – As real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization shifts from niche pilots to core infrastructure for institutional wealth...
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EMA backs broad direction of new Health and Safety Bill – but warns key gaps must be fixed
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the government’s new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill takes a constructive step towards a modern, risk-based system – but warns...