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Boosting competition for affordable electricity

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts welcomes the new rule agreed to by the Electricity Authority will level the playing field for smaller power companies, boosting retail competition...

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Confirmation of AA+ credit rating welcomed

· August 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed confirmation from Fitch Ratings that the Government’s careful management of the books has preserved New Zealand’s strong credit rating.  The...

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2025 TRENDY TAIPEI Officially Kicks Off

· August 18, 2025

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – Over 150 music performances in two weeks, 35+ cross-industry music forums—Taipei launches Asia’s newest music platform...

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Biggest building consent system reform in decades

· August 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is announcing the biggest change to the building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk...

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Property Council welcomes landmark building consent reforms

· August 18, 2025

Source: Property Council New Zealand Property Council New Zealand has welcomed today’s announcement from the Government, describing the reforms as a pragmatic step toward a more consistent and accountable building...

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Midwives to play greater role in immunisation efforts

· August 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Community midwives will now be funded to deliver antenatal immunisations to pregnant women, Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today. “Community midwives play a vital role in...

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Faster, more accurate brain tumour diagnoses for Kiwis

· August 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 100 New Zealanders have already benefited from a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that is delivering faster, more accurate brain tumour diagnoses, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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New offence for demonstrations outside homes

· August 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing a new offence for engaging in disruptive demonstrations outside private homes, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The public’s ability to demonstrate is...

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KiwiRail settlement with Hyundai

· August 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government KiwiRail and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard have reached a full and final settlement on the cancelled Project iReX ferries, KiwiRail confirmed today. “The net $144 million final...