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Proposed temporary fishery closures in the Hauraki Gulf
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Tamaterā, and Ngāti Pāoa have each requested a further 2-year temporary closure to the harvest of...
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Statistical area 2 and 3 population projections: 2023(base)–2053 – fourth instalment – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Statistical area 2 and 3 population projections: 2023(base)–2053 – fourth instalment – information release 27 May 2026 Statistical area 2 (SA2) and statistical area 3 (SA3) population...
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Thailand Positions SITE 2026 as a Regional Platform Where Innovation Meets Investment
Source: Media Outreach Under the theme “Global Innovation Impact: The Year of Investment,” NIA is bringing together startups, investors, corporates, and global partners to turn innovation into real business opportunity...
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Bill passed to pave way for MCERT
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has passed legislation enabling the creation of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), marking a major milestone in its programme...
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Manufacturing excellence celebrated at annual awards
Source: New Zealand Government The people and businesses driving innovation, growth and resilience across New Zealand’s manufacturing sector have been recognised at the second annual Minister for Manufacturing Awards. “This...
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“End of an era” as Government law change disestablishes Ministry for the Environment
Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s disestablishment of the Ministry for the Environment, following the law change required to scrap the Ministry passing through Parliament on...
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Sri Lankan Foreign Minister visit to New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, on his first official visit to New Zealand. Mr Herath is the first Sri Lankan Foreign Minister...
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Defence Minister to visit Singapore for global security conference
Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Singapore this week to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, an international security conference focused on issues confronting the Indo-Pacific region. ...
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Auckland Mayor and core leadership protect Auckland’s financial stability
Source: Auckland Council This year’s Annual Plan 2026/2027 has been agreed at the Budget & Performance Committee meeting today at Auckland Town Hall and has been formally approved by the...
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Auckland Council announces new Transport and Infrastructure Director
Source: Auckland Council Highly experienced transport and infrastructure expert Steve Mutton has been appointed as Auckland Council’s new Transport and Infrastructure Director. Auckland Council Chief Executive Phil Wilson today announced...
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Save the Children – Young people call on Government to back rangatahi in Budget 2026
Source: Save the Children Young people from across Aotearoa are calling on the Government to use Budget 2026 to invest in the wellbeing, opportunities, and futures of rangatahi, with calls for...
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Remuneration Authority appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced the elevation of Dallas Welch to Chair of the Remuneration Authority [the Authority], the reappointment...
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More than Events – 240 Muslim Women Gather in Christchurch for IWCNZ’s 35th National Conference
Source: Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ) More than 240 Muslim women from across Aotearoa New Zealand gathered in Christchurch for the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand’s (IWCNZ)...
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Economy – Reserve Bank Full Statement: The Monetary Policy Committee today voted to hold the OCR at 2.25 percent
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Annual consumers price inflation was 3.1 percent in the March quarter. The Middle East conflict is increasing near-term inflation and weakening economic activity. Inflation...
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Luxon quietly borrows $1.4 billion more to hide climate failure
Source: Green Party The Green Party has revealed Luxon’s failed climate policies have created a $1.4 billion fiscal hole, after the Government’s retreat on climate caused the carbon auctions to...
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Government listens to feedback on homeschool regulations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has listened to feedback from the homeschool sector and has agreed to pause work on regulation changes, says Education Minster Erica Stanford. “The Ministry...
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Hunting opportunities increase in Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Government Opportunities to hunt in New Zealand are growing, with a new commercial game preserve to open in Hawke’s Bay, increasing outdoor access for Kiwis and boosting...
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AI Guidance issued to clipboard wielders; how to raise productivity
Source: New Zealand Government This week the Government issued guidance to regulators on how to utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) to raise productivity, Regulation Minister David Seymour says. “Outside of Wellington,...
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Government Cuts – Privacy Commissioner’s findings on Manage My Health breach another wake-up call to resource health IT properly after 1000 jobs go
Source: PSA The Privacy Commissioner’s finding that Health NZ and Manage My Health had deficient security safeguards confirms what the PSA warned about in January: the health sector’s IT systems are...
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New technology means safer communities
Source: New Zealand Government New investment in Budget 2026 will ensure faster, better emergency responses, and make New Zealand more resilient, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Right...
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Budget 2026 – College of GPs: The future and sustainability of general practice – Why this must be a Budget and election priority
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The College will be releasing a series of advocacy White Papers that set out our priorities for strengthening Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system through...
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Business Sector – Insolvency data reveals New Zealand business stress has peaked, but risks persist
Source: BWA Insolvency New Zealand insolvency activity has eased in the first quarter of 2026 after peaking late last year, according to new data from BWA Insolvency. BWA Insolvency’s Quarterly...
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Housing and Finance – More existing borrowers are about to see higher mortgage costs – Cotality
Source: Cotality Growing numbers of NZ mortgage holders are set to face higher financing costs over the next six to 12 months, after a previous period where they got used...
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Budget 2026 delivers $100 million investment in Rotorua courts
Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee has announced a major investment in Rotorua’s justice infrastructure, with Budget 2026 allocating $100 million for new court facilities. The investment will...
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Government Cuts – Underfunded, understaffed, and struggling – PSA survey confirms grim impact of cuts
Source: PSA – 77% say Government is not funding services well enough – Only 5% believe restructuring has helped agencies deliver better services – Big Budget head count cuts will make service delivery worse...
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AI breast screening tool one step closer
Source: New Zealand Government The next steps are underway to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into breast screening, supporting earlier detection and better outcomes for women, Health Minister Simeon Brown says....
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New investigations into heritage and housing rules
Source: New Zealand Government An investigation has been launched into whether council planning rules in Wellington and Hamilton are getting in the way of new homes and economic growth, RMA...