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Homes for the hounds now the focus

· July 31, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister Winston Peters says a brighter future awaits the hundreds of dogs involved in the greyhound racing industry which winds up today. Commercial greyhound racing...

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American Rare Earths Advances Nasdaq Listing Strategy

· July 31, 2026

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Board committed to a NASDAQ listing and is evaluating pathways, including a NASDAQ compliance listing, in parallel with PCAOB audit work led by BDO, conversion of Halleck...

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New Dawn Raids stories share Pacific community voices

· July 30, 2026

Source: Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage New stories, videos and personal accounts about the Dawn Raids are now available online, giving New Zealanders new ways to engage with...

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Warkworth to Te Hana PPP signed

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement to deliver the first section of the Northland Expressway – Warkworth to Te Hana – starting one...

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Backing our frontline rural health workforce

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Rural communities across New Zealand will benefit from three new investments that will support the rural health workforce and help more people access care closer to...

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Final appointments to Teaching Council

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford has announced the remaining appointments to the new Governing Council of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.  Patrick Walsh MNZM...

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MSF: Pakistan must protect Afghan refugees from forced return

· July 30, 2026

Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Afghan refugees in Pakistan are living under constant fear of detention, loss of livelihood, and deportation The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’s (IFRP’s) impact...

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Practical changes introduced for laboratory safety

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says changes to hazardous substances regulations coming into effect today will provide regulatory relief and ensure laboratory safety requirements better reflect the realities of working in labs.  “I’m making practical changes to...

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Advisory: New Analytical Notes model pension scenarios

· July 30, 2026

Source: The Treasury The Treasury has published two Analytical Notes, the latest in a series of background papers to support the Treasury’s 2025 Long-term Fiscal Statement. These papers contribute to...

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Deputy Chair appointed to Reserve Bank Board

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis today announced the appointment of Byron Pepper as Deputy Chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board.  “Byron Pepper has made...

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The Notifiable Disease Selection Framework

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 30 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Notifiable Disease Selection Framework explains how decisions are made about which diseases must be notified...

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Contract signed for Scott Base redevelopment

· July 30, 2026

Source: Antarctica New Zealand 30 July 2026 The Scott Base redevelopment has entered its delivery phase following the signing of the main construction contract with Wellington-headquartered construction firm LT McGuinness....

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Business Canterbury Welcomes Employment Leave Act

· July 30, 2026

Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the passing of the Employment Leave Act, which replaces the Holidays Act after decades of complexity and uncertainty. Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “Congratulations...

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Dog control guidelines updated for safety

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Updated dog control guidelines released today will help keep Kiwis safer while the Government continues its review of dog control laws, Local Government Minister Simon Watts...