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Regulation Ministry caters to $15.7 billion industry

· October 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The hospitality industry employs 145,000 people and is key for New Zealand’s economic growth. The Ministry for Regulation will conduct a sector review into the $15.7...

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Focus on basics improving student achievement

· October 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The latest research from the Education Review Office (ERO) shows the Government’s decision to mandate structured literacy and introduce structured mathematics was right, as student engagement...

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Insights show WorkSafe’s influence in action

· October 15, 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 15 October 2025 Two new reports reveal WorkSafe’s frontline activity is making a tangible difference to the factories, farms, forests and construction sites of New Zealand....

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Levelling playing field for broadcast advertising

· October 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Advertising restrictions for broadcasters on Sundays and public holidays will soon be scrapped as legislation passes third reading in Parliament today, Media Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We...

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New Zealand secures major shipbuilder for new ferries

· October 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government, through its procuring company Ferry Holdings Limited has secured Guangzhou Shipyard International as the builder of two new ferries, Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed...

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Simpler science funding to drive innovation

· October 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Better access to a new, more efficient science funding system will make it easier for researchers to focus on delivering results that matter for New Zealand,...

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Plan to ease home lending restrictions welcomed

· October 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s intention to relax restrictions on lending, making it easier for first home buyers to get started. “Home...