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Return of domestic coal for back-up generation

· September 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Reintroducing domestically sourced coal as a back-up fuel for electricity generation during shortages is a pragmatic move that will bolster New Zealand’s energy resilience and the...

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Government digital changes to bring big savings

· September 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A major shift in how the public sector undertakes digital investment and procurement could save up to $3.9 billion in the next five years, the Government...

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$20 million to boost ED staffing

· September 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Emergency departments will receive a $20 million boost to increase frontline staffing across hospitals nationwide over the next nine months, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced....

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$100 million boost to upgrade hospitals nationwide

· September 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering a major $100 million investment to accelerate improvements across New Zealand’s hospital facilities, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This Government is doing...

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Quickest citizenship processing in five years

· September 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says a sustained focus on delivering efficient government services has produced the shortest citizenship wait times in five years. ...

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Greenpeace – Historic Ocean Treaty to enter into force

· September 20, 2025

Source: Greenpeace In a landmark moment for ocean protection, the Global Ocean Treaty has now been ratified by 60 countries, meaning the historic agreement can now enter into force. The agreement...

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Work ramps up on Nelson Hospital Redevelopment

· September 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Enabling works are now in full swing for the Nelson Hospital Redevelopment, with the site being prepared for major construction, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “In...

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The 22nd CAEXPO and CABIS Open in Nanning, Guangxi

· September 19, 2025

Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – On September 17, the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened in Nanning,...

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Women’s Day of Action 20 September 2025

· September 19, 2025

Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand 19 September 2025 marks 132 years since Aotearoa became the first country in the world to secure women the right to vote – a...

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New Teacher Bonding Scheme supports schools and teachers

· September 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new Teacher Bonding Scheme is offering teachers incentives and will support schools with persistent recruitment challenges to attract and retain great teachers, Minister of Education...

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Local Water Done Well delivering for Kiwis

· September 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Twenty percent of councils have now had their water services delivery plans approved, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “Within two weeks of councils submitting their...

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NZ-AU: Perseus secures approvals for underground mining at Yaoure

· September 19, 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Perth, Western Australia, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PERSEUS MINING SECURES APPROVALS FOR UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT AND MINING OPERATIONS AT YAOURÉ Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX: PRU) wishes...

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SH2 Melling interchange construction begins

· September 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Melling Transport Improvements Road of Regional Significance that will create a safer, more resilient and accessible transport...