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HKSTP Leads Delegation to Germany and Austria

· September 29, 2026

Source: Media Outreach Forging new Hong Kong–Europe pathways in AI, New Industralisation and smart city innovation with German Industry and Commerce and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach...

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Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) (Eligibility) Regulations 2026

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 29 September 2026 Document download Summary of Underpinning Analysis: Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) (Eligibility) Regulations 2026 ( pdf, 137.43 KB ) Good...

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Funding boost to cut food waste and emissions

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Funding of $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste across the country has been announced today by Environment Minister Nicola Grigg. “Reducing food waste...

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Tougher penalties to stop illicit tobacco

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tougher penalties and new offences agreed by Cabinet will help tackle the illicit tobacco trade, Associate Minister of Health Costello says. “Cheap illegal cigarettes are connected...

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Speech opening Red Meat Conference 2026

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. Thank you for having me to open this year’s conference. It’s good to be in a room with the people who grow it, process...

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PREFU shows jobs pain and service cuts locked in under Luxon

· September 29, 2026

Source: NZCTU Treasury’s Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) forecasts show ongoing pain for working people and declining public services if the fiscal approach doesn’t change. The election provides an...

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SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge work to get underway

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has now been signed for strengthening work the State Highway 50 (SH50) Ngaruroro River Bridge, south...

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Economy strengthening, books getting better

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s pre-election update forecasts healthy economic growth and a distinct improvement in the government’s books, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “I’m pleased that New Zealanders’ hard...

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SH1 Papakura to Drury upgrade hits new milestone

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed a significant milestone on the State Highway 1 (SH1) Papakura to Drury Road of Regional Significance, with southbound traffic now...

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Free parenting advice for families with Tākai

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Families across the country can now access free, trusted parenting information through Tākai, the national parenting platform, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says.  “Raising children is...

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NZCTU welcomes Labour pledge to restore pay equity

· September 29, 2026

Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes Labour’s commitment to reverse the Government’s gutting of pay equity within its first 100 days in office,...

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Webinar: Politicians to present lobbying reform policies

· September 29, 2026

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Media are invited to cover an upcoming webinar, where politicians from across the political spectrum will present their parties’ policies on lobbying reform. Lobbying is set...

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Man charged after election hoardings damaged

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged following damage to election hoardings in the south Auckland area.  Police have received multiple reports of election hoardings being vandalised in...

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Fuel volatility reinforces need for fuel security

· September 29, 2026

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is warning that continued volatility in the global fuel market highlights the importance of New Zealand having...