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Emergency closure put in place to protect hoiho

· September 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to protect mainland New Zealand’s hoiho population through a temporary emergency fishery closure, and will seek public feedback on permanent measures,...

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Not forgotten: SH43 bridge renewal begins

· September 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Construction on a new bridge replacement on State Highway 43 (SH43) the Forgotten World Highway will get underway this month, kicking off a raft of priority...

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Next level boost for Major Events and Tourism

· September 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced the next level boost for major events and tourism projects, a package which Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says will drive...

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Firearm, drugs found in vehicle stop, Queenstown

· September 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A 30-year-old man faces a range of charges after Police seized a modified firearm, cocaine, and shotgun shells from a vehicle in Queenstown. About 4:30am yesterday,...

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Upgraded dental unit opens in Whanganui

· September 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Patients attending Whanganui Hospital’s onsite dental unit will now benefit from a modernised and upgraded facility following a refurbishment, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The refurbished...

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New accommodation a collaborative success

· September 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A joint effort to build new accommodation in Buller using local labour, local procurement and local businesses has been warmly welcomed by Regional Development Minister Shane...

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Health workforce regulations to put patients first

· September 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Patients will get faster access to care under new changes to modernise health workforce regulation, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Outdated and bureaucratic red tape is...

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Boots stay on the ground in Nelson Tasman

· September 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing an additional funding boost of $300,000 to support the ongoing clean-up work in the Tasman district resulting from the significant rainfall events...

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Whakamanawa Social Service Providers conference

· September 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government I am honoured to be here today in my capacity as Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, and Minister for Children.  I want to...

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NZ celebrates Papua New Guinea’s independence

· September 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Peeni Henare will represent New Zealand at Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations in Port Moresby...

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New Zealand strengthens Russian oil price cap

· September 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand is lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil, joining Canada, the EU, and the UK.    “Lowering the...

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Re-opening the Great Taste Cycle Trail

· September 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $1.6 million to repair and reopen Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, which was badly damaged by recent storms.  “This funding means the...

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Tourism recovery for Nelson Tasman region

· September 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will provide a $50k injection to Nelson Tasman for domestic tourism marketing, giving a much-needed boost to local businesses following severe weather events, Tourism...