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NZDF liaison officer deployed to Israel
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Defence Force has deployed a liaison officer to Israel to help inform the Government on possible next steps on the Gaza peace deal,...
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Pharmac to change brand of fulvestrant injection for New Zealanders with breast cancer
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac has confirmed a change in the funded brand of fulvestrant injection, a medicine used to treat certain types of breast cancer. From 1 December 2025, the funded...
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Climate – Nationwide study reveals escalating flood risk – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand New research led by Earth Sciences New Zealand reveals that more than 750,000 New Zealanders live in locations exposed to flooding from one-in-100-year rainfall flooding events....
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Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand, 29 October 2025
Source: New Zealand Government [Joint Statement delivered by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand, at the Nordic 5/New Zealand Foreign Minister’s...
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New Zealand expands sanctions on Russia’s oil industry and shadow fleet
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil trade while meeting with the Nordic 5 Foreign Ministers in Stockholm. “New Zealand...
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Population growth slows in all regions – Subnational population estimates: At 30 June 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Population growth slows in all regions – news story 29 October 2025 Population growth slowed in all of Aotearoa New Zealand’s 16 regions in the year ended June 2025, according...
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“Chengdu Panda Week” Series of Events Reach Multiple European Cities, Extending an Invitation from the Hometown of Pandas
Source: Media Outreach CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – From October 24 to 27, Chengdu, China, hosted the “Invitation from the Hometown of Pandas–Chengdu Panda...
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Reserve Bank of NZ – Protecting independence while embracing partnership
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 October 2025 – Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby has reaffirmed the crucial importance of central bank operational independence, while highlighting the need for partnership...
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Federated Farmers – Survey reveals shocking cost of consents
Source: Federated Farmers A new survey shows the cost and complexity of resource consents have reached breaking point, highlighting the need for urgent Government intervention. Federated Farmers’ Survey on Resource Consents found four...
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Greens re-litigate losing cannabis argument
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 29 October 2025 Family First says that the Green Party’s attempt to relitigate the cannabis debate is desperate politicking that refuses to accept democracy...
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6 Startups Selected for Batch 2 of “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia” by Creww and Real Madrid Next
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Creww Inc. (Japan Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Sorato Ijichi, hereinafter “Creww”), Japan’s leading open innovation platform...
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Transporting New Zealand calls for more ambitious high productivity truck reforms
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand calls for more ambitious high productivity truck reforms Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that getting higher capacity trucks on...
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Canon Envisions a ‘Future-Ready Malaysia’ at Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025
Source: Media Outreach Forum invites businesses to Lead with Smart Tech towards Innovation, Resilience, and Growth in today’s digital-first economy KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October...
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Animal Welfare – SAFE challenges Select Committee on cruel pig caging Bill
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE has presented its oral submission today to the Primary Production Select Committee, calling for the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill to be...
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Online Legislation – New National Bill may Fail to Meet its Own Criteria or Scope
Source: Trend Analysis Network Initial analysis of the recently introduced member’s bill: ‘Social Media (Age-Restricted User) Bill’ appears to indicate the legislation does not meet its own criteria with regard to...
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Direction set for Auckland’s new housing plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has formally confirmed the Streamlined Planning Process that will be used for Auckland Council’s new housing plan, known as Plan Change 120 (PC120), RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says....
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Driving growth through tax work programme
Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts has today announced a refreshed Tax and Social Policy Work Programme which sharpens the focus on growing the economy by making New...
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Patient advocates report Pharmac reset is going well
Source: New Zealand Government Pharmac’s Reset Programme is on track, with the completion of first 90-day action plan, Associate Health Minister David Seymour says. 90-day plans promote transparency and accountability....
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Major investments announced on Malaysia visit
Source: New Zealand Government Two significant investments were announced during the visit of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Malaysia this week, in the areas of renewable energy infrastructure and tourism. ...
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Winter cruise season setting sail from Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the cruise industry is poised for another significant step forward, with the Carnival line announcing a return to homeporting...
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Pet bonds for renters start 1 December
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a...
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Online Casino Gambling to fund local sports and community groups
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, is listening to New Zealanders by introducing community funding returns through the Online Casino Gambling Bill, announced today. “The...
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Economy: Reserve Bank – Transmission currents and the flow of monetary policy to domestic financial conditions
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 October 2025 – In a speech presented today at the CBA Global Markets conference, RBNZ Director of Financial Markets, Adam Richardson, outlined the...
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Oxfam – Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, rich countries’ pitiful climate targets fall drastically short
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa In response to the latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) synthesis report published yesterday, Nafkote Dabi, Climate Lead at Oxfam, said: “Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, we...
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PSA backs CTU blueprint to drive economic growth through better labour relations
Source: PSA A better New Zealand is possible if the Government stopped fearing unions and adopted reforms suggested by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions that respected the rights of...
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Work accelerates on ambitious land transport reforms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three significant areas...
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$60 billion industry protected with biosecurity improvements
Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says that changes to New Zealand’s biosecurity laws will strengthen protections against invasive pests and diseases while protecting and promoting economic growth....