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Reserve Bank refresh continues

· November 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Former investment banker Rodger Finlay has been appointed Chair of the Reserve Bank and businesswoman Rhiannon McKinnon has been appointed to the Bank’s Board.  “The appointments...

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Property managers fined for relying on QR code

· November 27, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Property Brokers were fined for having a QR code rather than a price on a sign. (File photo) 123RF A property manager says he was shocked...

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The fierce battle over mining on Denniston Plateau

· November 27, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Protesters at the mothballed Escarpment Mine say they won’t quit until Bathurst pulls out of the area. Fox Meyer A proposal to expand mining operations on...

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Investing government funding

· November 27, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 2 September 2025 We invest government funding, through Investment Plans and contracts with tertiary education organisations (TEOs). We invest government funding, through Investment Plans...

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Work-based learning changes from 2026

· November 27, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 11 September 2025 Earlier this year the Minister for Vocational Education announced the government’s decision to introduce an industry-led independent work-based learning model. Earlier...

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Govt cuts red tape for businesses developing new drones

· November 26, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Drone manufacturers will no longer need approval for small changes to their technology. File photo. 123rf.com A new government rule aims to reduce hurdles for businesses...

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Sharing information using the Privacy Act 2020

· November 26, 2025

Source: Privacy Commissioner 24 Nov 2025, 09:00 Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 11 permits the sharing of personal information that is held by agencies in certain circumstances. Download a copy of...