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$1m compensation to oyster farmers a start

· November 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A $1 million payment from Watercare to oyster farmers impacted by sewage contamination of Mahurangi Harbour is a welcome first step but more is needed, Parliamentary...

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Historic moment for Kiwis’ rights

· November 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of the Regulatory Standards Bill into law.  “This is a historic moment for Kiwis’ rights. Politicians will no longer...

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New declaration strengthens bond with Niue

· November 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi met in Auckland today to agree a foundational Political Declaration, encapsulating the partnership between the two...

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Media Advisory: Police graduation in Auckland tomorrow

· November 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of Recruit Wing 390 in Auckland tomorrow. The ceremony mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course...

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Aussies lead the way in tourism growth

· November 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed official stats out today showing continued growth in New Zealand’s overseas visitor numbers, with Australian tourists continuing to...

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Bill to expand Road User Charges introduced

· November 13, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The shift from a system of matching odometer readings to paper labels on the windscreen, towards using subscriptions through private companies. RNZ A bill to make...

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New IP rules to boost research commercialisation

· November 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new national intellectual property (IP) policy will give New Zealand researchers more control over their inventions and greater opportunities to turn world-class ideas into commercial...

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Modernising road funding

· November 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill to Parliament, taking the next step towards a fairer, simpler, and more modern transport funding system....

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Some schools defy government move on Te Tiriti o Waitangi

· November 13, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Tom Furley Some schools are defying the government’s removal of their Treaty of Waitangi obligations. Their boards have published public statements affirming their commitment...

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Government accepts banking recommendations

· November 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has accepted or partially accepted all the recommendations made by the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s inquiry into banking competition.   The inquiry examined the state...