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No surprise unemployment at nine year high

· November 5, 2025

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to act in response to new data released by Stats NZ today which shows unemployment has reached a...

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Better help for high support needs young people

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More services, made possible thanks to increased funding achieved under this government, have had a positive impact on the lives of high support needs young people...

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First dialysis unit opens in Blenheim

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government People in Marlborough no longer need to make the long journey to Nelson for dialysis, with the opening of the region’s new dialysis unit in Blenheim,...

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Delivering a better mental health crisis response

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has today announced the government is delivering more frontline workers and establishing new services for people in need of a...

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Full farm-to-forest conversion limits now in place

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to protect productive farmland by limiting farm-to-forest conversions is now in place, marking a campaign promise fulfilled, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. The...

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Next steps on Eden Park restrictions

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released an investigative report showing Eden Park planning restrictions could be costing hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue with hundreds of...

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Improving New Zealand’s climate change act

· November 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has released a new Assessment Framework for Carbon Removals, alongside a range of improvements to New Zealand’s climate change legislation. “The...

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Board appointments to strengthen Pacific leadership

· November 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced new appointments to the Pacific Business Trust Board and the Centre for Pacific Languages Board.   Uluomato’otua Saulaulu...

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Fuel Security Plan provides assurance to Kiwis

· November 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s Fuel Security Plan has been released, a comprehensive strategy to ensure Kiwis have reliable access to fuel in case of global and domestic disruptions,...

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Doors open to Nelson’s expanded emergency department

· November 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Nelson families will benefit from faster, more modern emergency care with the opening of the expanded Nelson Hospital’s emergency department, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This...

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Recognising Dr Allan Freeth’s service to the EPA

· November 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Environment Minister Penny Simmonds has acknowledged the contribution of Dr Allan Freeth, following the announcement of his resignation as Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority...

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Backing innovation to boost farm productivity

· November 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A $1.2 million Government–industry investment through AgriZeroNZ into a breakthrough technology to cut agricultural emissions, reduce farm costs, and boost productivity, has been welcomed by Economic...