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Stable credit rating a vote of confidence

· August 31, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed rating agency S&P’s vote of confidence in the New Zealand economy. The agency has affirmed New Zealand’s AA+ foreign currency...

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Government cancels fuel tax hike

· August 31, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The fuel excise hike planned for next year has been cancelled to help Kiwis with the cost of living and deliver lower taxes for New Zealanders,...

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NZ Minerals Council – Let mining grow

· August 31, 2026

Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Let mining grow is the message for the Government elected on 7 November, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. Today the minerals...

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GenPro launches seven steps to restore general practice

· August 31, 2026

Source: General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa New Zealand GenPro has today launched its election policy manifesto, Seven Steps to Restore General Practice, calling on all political parties to make...

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US Department of State – Kuwait Travel Advisory

· August 29, 2026

Source: U.S. Department of State Travel AdvisoryAugust 28, 2026 Kuwait – Level 3: Reconsider Travel There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary...

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Digital hunting permit system hits major milestone

· August 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than 53,000 hunting permits have been issued through a new self-service online system, surpassing projections and slashing administrative staff work, Hunting and Fishing Minister James...

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Ships Ahoy! Cruise season launches

· August 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Close to 200,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to arrive to New Zealand this season, a welcome boost for regional tourism, jobs, businesses and communities, Tourism...

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Tiaki Wai spending to be independently scrutinised

· August 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Wellingtonians will get independent scrutiny of how Tiaki Wai spends their money, with the Government imposing tougher regulation on the region’s water services provider, Local Government...