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Holidays Act headache finally over as leave reform delivered

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Employment Leave Bill has passed its third and final reading, ushering in a long-awaited overhaul of the law that provides employees with employment leave entitlements, like annual and sick leave, Workplace Relations and Safety...

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Better firearm laws locked and loaded

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Arms Bill passed its final reading in Parliament today meaning New Zealanders will soon have much better firearms laws that respect licenced firearm owners and...

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New investment to boost Otago predator control

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Otago is the latest region to benefit from the Government’s next phase of Predator Free 2050, with a $3.9 million investment to expand successful predator elimination...

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Defence Force to modernise with strike drones

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is beginning the process to purchase long-range one-way strike drones, looking particularly toward Kiwi industry for solutions, Defence Minister Chris Penk says. “We will...

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Youth Hubs to deliver faster access to support

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Young people in Hamilton, Nelson and Hawke’s Bay will soon have faster access to mental health and addiction support through three new Youth Hubs, Mental Health...

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3,000+ social homes delivered in Auckland so far

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has met its 2023 election commitment to deliver 3,000 additional social homes in Auckland during the current term of government, reaching the milestone months...

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Government responds to COVID-19 Inquiry

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today released its response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Emergency support in future shocks to...

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Better crisis response for Auckland region

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today visited the Auckland Police Station to launch the region’s third mental health co-response team, which will help ensure people experiencing...

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First new offshore petroleum permit granted

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A bid to undertake exploration over an area east of Kupe gas field in Taranaki has become the first new petroleum exploration permit to be granted...

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Welcome to Pacific Women Parliamentarians meeting

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good evening. Honourable Ministers, Members of Parliament and representatives from across the Pacific, and distinguished guests.  Warm Pacific greetings to you all.  It is a pleasure...

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AI search harnessed to back tourism growth

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in initiatives to help ensure New Zealand tourism experiences are visible and accessible to international visitors through artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Tourism...

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Better tools to fund and finance new infrastructure

· July 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill passed by Parliament today will give developers and councils more innovative tools to fund and finance the infrastructure New...

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Simpler, clearer, more effective RSE scheme

· July 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is modernising the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, making it simpler and clearer to use while maintaining protections for workers and opportunities for New...

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Judicial Conduct Commissioner appointed

· July 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Auckland based barrister Paul Collins has been confirmed by parliament as the new Judicial Conduct Commissioner, Attorney-General Chris Bishop announced today. Mr Collins has almost 40...