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NZ Minerals Council says Coal isn’t going anywhere

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Coal isn’t going anywhere, despite the Green Party’s attempts to cancel it and risk tanking the New Zealand economy, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive...

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PM to visit Malaysia and Republic of Korea

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Malaysia and to the Republic of Korea from Sunday for high-level talks aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s ties across the...

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EU Trade Commissioner to visit New Zealand

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will visit New Zealand this week to participate in the European Union-New Zealand Business Summit and first NZ-EU Trade Committee...

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Civil disputes to become quicker and cheaper

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal will soon double, making civil cases quicker and more affordable for thousands of New Zealanders, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...

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KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2025

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good evening It’s a pleasure to be here tonight to celebrate the 13th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. Thank you to Dr James Hutchinson and KiwiNet...

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Eulogy for Jim Bolger

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government We are gathered to give thanks for the life of Jim Bolger, but, first, I thank  the Bolger family for the privilege of speaking here today...

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Granny flats get the consent-free go ahead

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Just-passed legislation will soon allow Kiwis to build granny flats up to 70 square metres in their backyards without a building consent, unlocking more housing choices...

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Farmers and foresters urged to stay safe, seek support

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers, and foresters are encouraged to not take unnecessary risks and to heed weather warnings today, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. “A state...

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210+ new social homes on the way for Waikato

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 210 new social homes will be delivered in Waikato by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka...

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Penk heads to Chile for South Pacific defence talks

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Chile this week to attend the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM).  “In an increasingly volatile world, the...

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Iceland and New Zealand enhance practical cooperation

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Iceland are deepening cooperation, in the areas of working holidays, taxation and geothermal energy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced.  “New Zealand and...

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State of local emergency declared for Canterbury

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has declared a state of local emergency for the Canterbury Region, to assist in the response to...

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Appointments to university and wānanga councils

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced five new appointments and three reappointments to the governing councils of Lincoln University, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington...