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Pharmac performing well against Minister’s expectations

· November 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes the summary report on Pharmac’s progress against his 2024/25 Letter of Expectations (LoE). “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals...

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Protecting New Zealand from infectious disease

· November 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest $75 million to boost New Zealand’s resilience to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness, says Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane...

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Upgrades to Auckland and Wellington metro rail

· November 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Rail passengers in Auckland and Wellington can look forward to more reliable commuter train services with funding confirmed for critical overdue upgrade programmes, Transport Minister Chris...

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Widened scope for co-investment in new gas

· November 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government has broadened the scope and terms of a $200 million commercial co-investment fund designed to boost New Zealand’s constrained gas supply and reduce...

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Independent Children’s Board steps up for kids

· November 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Rev. Murray Edridge and Hon Jo Goodhew have been appointed to join Chair Dr Ang Jury on the Board of the Independent Children’s Monitor. The Monitor...

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Michelin adds New Zealand to the menu

· November 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is welcoming the Michelin Guide for the first time, showcasing our country’s incredible food and wine to an international audience, as well as boosting...

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One Step One Realm IP Makes Appearance at APEC 2025

· November 6, 2025

Source: Media Outreach GYEONGJU, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – On October 31, 2025, the “One Step One Realm” international integrated cultural tourism brand IP...

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New Inspector-General of Defence

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The House has today agreed to High Court Judge Hon Justice Timothy Brewer ONZM ED being appointed as the next Inspector-General of Defence and barrister Natalie...

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New Zealand entering a resources golden era

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is set to benefit from the renewed global interest in gold and other metals and minerals, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones says...

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Jobs data shows importance of driving economic growth

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Labour market statistics released today highlight the importance of the Government’s ongoing work to rebuild the economy and deliver more job opportunities for Kiwis, Finance Minister...

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New research grants to grow the economy

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest more than $80 million in research projects starting this year, for projects that have transformative potential for New Zealand’s economy, health, and...

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Crown settles with Ngāti Pāoa after 14 years

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has settled 14 years of negotiations with Ngāti Paoa following legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Treaty for Waitangi Negotiations Paul Goldsmith...

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No surprise unemployment at nine year high

· November 5, 2025

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to act in response to new data released by Stats NZ today which shows unemployment has reached a...

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Better help for high support needs young people

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More services, made possible thanks to increased funding achieved under this government, have had a positive impact on the lives of high support needs young people...