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No Power in Government Electricity Reforms

· October 1, 2025

Source: NZCTU The Government’s proposed package of reforms to the electricity sector will do nothing to stem job losses, or manage the cost of living for New Zealanders said NZCTU...

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More social homes for less with loan guarantee

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing community housing providers to deliver more social homes for less cost, with the introduction of a new loan guarantee scheme. The scheme...

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More help for Kiwi families with young kids

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government From today more Kiwi families can apply for more help with the cost of early childhood education (ECE) under the Government’s expanded FamilyBoost scheme. Households are...

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New leadership to drive performance at ACC

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for ACC Scott Simpson has appointed Jan Dawson as Chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Board. “Jan Dawson is a highly respected leader with...

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Energy Resources Aotearoa backs pragmatic energy security package

· October 1, 2025

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa acknowledges the Government’s response to the electricity market review conducted by Frontier Economics, calling it a measured and pragmatic package that strikes the right...

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Leadership appointments confirmed

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has today confirmed seven new appointments to key Māori entities, bringing leadership, expertise and experience to the organisations to further support...

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Government sets consent expectations to councils

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for RMA Reform, Minister of Agriculture, and Minister for the Environment have set clear expectations to all Regional and Unitary Councils to take a...

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Aged Care funding and service improvements

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new system for delivering home care services for older people, focusing on restorative care, begins in the South Island today. “This is one of a...

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Securing New Zealand’s energy future

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has assured the power companies in which it is a majority shareholder that capital is available to support investment in critical electricity infrastructure.  “Reliable...

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Rural health roadshow is in Thames today

· October 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Thames today to hear directly from the...