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New Administrator of Tokelau announced

· July 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced the appointment of Andre van der Walt as the next Administrator of Tokelau. “2026 is significant year in the relationship...

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Nationwide roll-out of oral language programme to ECEs

· July 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is funding a major expansion of the New Zealand-developed ENRICH programme to help young children build the language skills they need, Education Minister Erica...

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Common-sense transport rule changes confirmed

· July 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Children will legally be able to ride bikes on footpaths with a grown up alongside them, and e-scooters will be allowed in cycle lanes, under a...

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Backing Kiwi veterans with support extension

· July 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A further 1300 Defence veterans will have their service to New Zealand recognised through health, rehabilitation and financial support for deployment-related conditions, Veterans Minister Chris Penk...

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Government books reflect improving economy

· July 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The latest set of government accounts supports other evidence that the economy is strengthening, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Financial Statements of the Government for...

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New Appointments announced for Kordia and QV

· July 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Kordia Group Deputy Chair Ben Kepes will become Chair from today and two new directors have been appointed to the company’s Board, State Owned Enterprises Minister...

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Patients now the focus of the health system

· July 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Patients will be at the heart of New Zealand’s health system under legislation passed by Parliament today that strengthens accountability, reduces bureaucracy, and keeps the focus...

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Building the future of offshore renewable energy

· July 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has opened its waters to offshore renewable energy, with Parliament today passing the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, Energy Minister Simeon Brown. “New Zealand’s renewable...

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NZ Minerals Council – Let reality rule

· July 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Advancing the Conservation Amendment Bill has become a contest that we hope reality wins, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. “What began as...