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New Zealand entering a resources golden era
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is set to benefit from the renewed global interest in gold and other metals and minerals, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones says...
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Jobs data shows importance of driving economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government Labour market statistics released today highlight the importance of the Government’s ongoing work to rebuild the economy and deliver more job opportunities for Kiwis, Finance Minister...
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New research grants to grow the economy
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest more than $80 million in research projects starting this year, for projects that have transformative potential for New Zealand’s economy, health, and...
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University Research – Vaping widening inequities in youth smoking – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The advent of vaping slowed progress on reducing smoking, especially for Māori and Pacific teens. The rise of vaping in Aotearoa, New Zealand may be...
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Crown settles with Ngāti Pāoa after 14 years
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown has settled 14 years of negotiations with Ngāti Paoa following legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Treaty for Waitangi Negotiations Paul Goldsmith...
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University Research – Vaping contributing to higher rates of smoking in Māori and Pacific youth
Source: University of Otago Aotearoa’s progress in reducing smoking has slowed for Māori, Pacific and European adolescents, and vaping could be the reason, according to research published today in The...
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No surprise unemployment at nine year high
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
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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Health – Upper Hutt a Canary in the Coal Mine for General Practice, says GenPro
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The collapse of after-hours and emergency care in Upper Hutt is a warning sign for the rest of New Zealand unless the underlying problems...
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First dialysis unit opens in Blenheim
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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Economy – Financial stability risks remain heightened – Reserve Bank of NZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 5 November 2025 – “Financial stability risks remain higher than in recent years”, says Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby in releasing the Financial Stability Report...
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Delivering a better mental health crisis response
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
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
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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Vietnam Exposition Center and dmg events announce strategic partnership to launch global energy congress and exhibition
Source: Media Outreach HANOI/ ABU DHABI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – The Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) and dmg events have announced a strategic partnership and...
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KPMG successfully concludes Digital Assets Forum: Policy, Market Dynamics and Institutional Adoption
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – KPMG is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Digital Assets Forum: Policy, Market...
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Improving New Zealand’s climate change act
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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Environment – KASM appalled at government plans to change Fast-Track Act
Source: Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) Reaction from Cindy Baxter, chair, Kiwis Against Seabed Mining, reaction to the government’s announced plans to change the Fast Track Approvals Act. “This is...
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Education and Politics – Minister’s Teaching Council move undermines profession
Source: NZ Principals Federation The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the independent professional body for schoolteachers, and like all other professional bodies such as the Medical Association or Law...
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Politics and Education – School boards question removal of Te Tiriti clause
Source: Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (NZSTA) Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) President Meredith Kennett, speaking on the behalf of the Association’s...
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Visa and DealMe launch NanuPay, the world’s first cross-border card installment service, available in South Korea for Vietnamese cardholders
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – Visa (NYSE: V) and fintech DealMe have launched NanuPay – the first solution...
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Board appointments to strengthen Pacific leadership
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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Indian Commerce Minister makes first official visit to New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will make his first official visit to New Zealand this week to strengthen the growing New Zealand-India trade...
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Fuel Security Plan provides assurance to Kiwis
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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IPP3A: notification requirements for indirect collection of personal information
Source: Privacy Commissioner This new rule will come into force on 1 May 2026. The IPP3A requirements only apply to personal information collected from 1 May 2026. On this page:...
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Doors open to Nelson’s expanded emergency department
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
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...