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Ban On Harmful Puberty Blockers Protects Children

· November 19, 2025

Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 19 November 2025 Family First NZ is applauding the government’s decision to end the use of GnRHa hormones (usually referred to as ‘puberty blockers’) for...

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Ferry solution saves New Zealand $3.2b

· November 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. Thank you, Lachie, for the introduction.  And thanks to CentrePort for having us here. We selected this site as it was the scene of...

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New safeguards for puberty blocker prescribing

· November 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to introduce new safeguards on the prescribing of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues, while ensuring patients with medical needs can continue to access appropriate care,...

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Minister Peters to travel to Asia

· November 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Rail Winston Peters will travel to Viet Nam, Thailand and China next week.  “Southeast Asia has been a strong...

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Ferry solution saves New Zealand $2.3 billion

· November 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has saved the taxpayer billions with two new Interislander ferries from Guangzhou Shipyard International and no-nonsense infrastructure in Picton and Wellington, Rail Minister Winston...

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Zero households in Emergency housing in Rotorua

· November 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has officially ended the use of Contracted Emergency Housing (CEH) motels in Rotorua, taking the number of households in CEH from its peak of...

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Smoking rate reduces to 6.8 per cent

· November 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has welcomed the latest New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) results showing smoking rates reducing to 6.8 per cent.  “Most of the...

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Law passed to support NZ’s defence and security

· November 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation ensuring national security is maintained during industrial action has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “The security of New...

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Crossroads: Business demands bold 2050 plan

· November 19, 2025

Source: BusinessNZ A new report by BusinessNZ calls for bold, long-term planning to enable a greater New Zealand by 2050. The report titled New Zealand 2050: A Long-Term Vision, makes a...