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NZ underscores commitment to Pacific regionalism

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has emphasised New Zealand’s commitment to Pacific regionalism during the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji today.  “New Zealand is...

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RMA reforms to deliver jobs and growth

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s second RMA Amendment Bill has passed into law, bringing in sweeping changes to many of the handbrakes on New Zealanders’ lives, helping to drive...

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New research centre boost to Upper Hutt economy

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in a new Biodiversity Research Centre future-proofing New Zealand’s unique natural history and providing construction jobs right now, Arts, Culture and Heritage...

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Proposals to support rock lobster fishery

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Feedback is being sought on proposals to cut the rock lobster catch on Northland’s east coast to allow the fishery to recover. “Rock lobster, which plays...

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Shortest citizenship queue since 2020

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the number of people waiting for an outcome of their Citizenship by Grant application is at the lowest...

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Support for changes to emergency management legislation

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to a series of policy proposals following public consultation for a new Emergency Management Bill, says Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark...

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New headquarters for cutting-edge Squadron

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Defence Judith Collins today opened the new headquarters of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 5 Squadron at Ohakea and its four P-8A...

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Funding for Christchurch’s new Pages Road bridge confirmed

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Replacement of the earthquake-damaged Pages Road bridge in Christchurch will proceed, with Government funding of $38.5 million approved by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board, Minister...

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Disruptive secondary teacher strikes condemned

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is extremely disappointed the secondary school teachers’ union (PPTA) has chosen to walk out of classrooms after only six days of bargaining. Public Service...

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Improving support, encouraging new caregivers

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour is calling on anyone able to provide a loving and stable environment for a child to seriously consider becoming a caregiver....