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Positive Reserve Bank outlook heartening
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi families and businesses will be heartened by the Reserve Bank’s positive outlook for 2026 on the back of another reduction in the Official Cash Rate,...
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Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston. Marika Khabazi Newly released advice shows officials urged the government against its welfare crackdown on 18-and-19-year-olds,...
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Union calls for workers to ‘Take the Power Back’ with radical employment rethink
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union is proud to launch its new policy ideas paper, ‘Take the Power Back’, today at the union’s Regional Delegates Conference in Auckland. “’Take the Power...
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Regional council revamp ‘pretty serious attack’ on Treaty rights – Andrew Little
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington mayor Andrew Little RNZ / Mark Papalii The mayor of Wellington says the coalition’s proposed restructure of local government is a “pretty serious attack” on...
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Education – NZPF responds to Government’s “groundbreaking” maths results
Source: NZ Principals Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) has welcomed the Education Minister’s announcement to expand expert mathematics intervention programmes to all year 7 and 8 students who are...
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Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act amendments introduced to accelerate responsive development
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s introduction of the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill to Parliament marks an important milestone in making it easier for developments to get off the ground...
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Going for Housing Growth: Reforming infrastructure funding
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing its suite of reforms aimed at improving how infrastructure is funded and financed to support housing and urban growth across New Zealand,...
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Legislation – Govt’s Regional Councils proposal raises more questions than it answers – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s proposal to reform local government announced today (Tues 25 Nov) lacks detail and robust analysis of the problem it’s trying to address, the PSA says. The PSA...
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Maths teaching programme to be rolled out to 13,000 students nationwide
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is extending a maths teaching programme after a pilot showed it improved struggling learners’ maths knowledge...
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New one-stop shop for supermarket builds
Source: New Zealand Government The Christchurch City Council has been selected to serve as a one-stop consenting authority for large-scale supermarket developments. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the new service...
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Cheaper electricity for Chatham Islands
Source: New Zealand Government The completion of a $10 million wind turbine project in the Chatham Islands will reduce both local power prices and carbon emissions, Associate Minister for Regional...
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Minister Shane Jones says ‘green banshees’ in regional council are stifling growth
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says the current regional council structure stifles economic growth and that regional councils have suffered cost burdens,...
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Backing skills for business events sector
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today announced it is investing in the New Zealand Certificate in Business Events (Level 4) “Te Haeata”, a new industry-led qualification designed to...
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Long-term plan to rebuild Defence estate
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unveiled a long-term plan to modernise Defence Force infrastructure that will strengthen military resilience and create building and construction jobs across New Zealand. ...
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Annual Maximum Fee Movement (AMFM)
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Looking to apply for an exception? AMFM rates The 2026 AMFM is 6.00 percent. TEOs may increase their fees (GST exclusive) for eligible courses by up...
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Asset management for TEIs
Source: Tertiary Education Commission They are required to comply with statutory processes relating to the disposal of assets (including demolitions), or interests in assets (including granting of easements), and the...
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New international partnership to attract investment in critical minerals
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined the international Minerals Security Partnership to attract investment in our critical mineral sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston...
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AI navigation to deliver faster access to support
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders seeking mental health support will soon have a better understanding of what services are available to them, thanks to government funding for Whakarongorau to...
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Maths professor says Education Minister’s claims a school trial is ‘groundbreaking’ is problematic
Source: Radio New Zealand The 12-week trial involved 1500 Year 7 and 8 students who received small-group tutoring up to four times a week. Supplied / Ministry of Education A...
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Black Caps face tricky group at T20 World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps celebrate a wicket Photosport The Black Caps have been grouped with South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and UAE for this summer’s T20 World Cup. New...
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30 with Guyon Espiner: Sir Bill English believes Christopher Luxon will lead National to election victory
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite dropping in the polls and failing to resonate with voters on a range of issues, Sir Bill English is confident Christopher Luxon is the right...
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Auckland couple take legal action over refusal to buy out flood-damaged home
Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Stephanie Deacon at their property that was considered category one by Auckland Council despite their neighbours all being category three following flooding. RNZ /...
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Primary principals urge Minister to slow down curriculum changes
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii Primary principals say they are at an impasse with the government over its school reforms. In a series...
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Local government reforms: Need for local voices stressed
Source: Radio New Zealand Regional councils such as ECan may not exist for much longer, under new government plans. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon While opposition parties agree more...
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Social housing agency Te Toi Mahana hikes rents at double the rate ministry initially agreed to
Source: Radio New Zealand A Wellington social housing agency has hiked its tenants’ rent at double the rate the housing ministry initially agreed to. RNZ / REECE BAKER A Wellington...
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NZ-AU: LED Mirror World Introduces Smart LED Bathroom Mirror Collection with Bluetooth Speaker Integration
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, New South Wales, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LED Mirror World, a specialist in high-quality bathroom mirror solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation...
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World’s Largest Van Gogh Pikachu Card Wall Debuts at Hong Kong Grade10 Festival
Source: Media Outreach Record Turnout Signals City’s Rise as Asia’s Trading Card Hub Event Backed by Virtual Asset Venture MemeStrategy, Entertainment Platform 9GAG HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire...