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Luxon’s Government found breaching trade agreements again

· May 26, 2026

Source: Green Party Today’s report from Lawyers for Climate Action shows that Luxon’s handouts to fossil fuel companies likely breach New Zealand’s trade agreement with the United Kingdom, undermining our international reputation and trade relationships. “A business wouldn’t get away with...

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SH3 Mangapepeke culvert replacements now complete

· May 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Two new culverts have now been completed on State Highway 3 (SH3) north of New Plymouth, as part of the Government’s priority bridge replacement programme, helping...

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BusinessNZ – Gas transition plan will aid critical sectors

· May 25, 2026

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s announced loan scheme to help commercial and industrial gas users transition, in the face of significant gas price increases and rapidly declining domestic production. Director...

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Loans to help businesses transition away from gas

· May 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new initiative will help businesses transition from gas, protecting jobs and securing New Zealand’s dwindling gas supplies for other users, Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Energy...

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AIP Visa Growth Category expands to philanthropy

· May 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Investor migrants using the Active Investor Plus Growth category will soon be able to include a philanthropic component as part of their overall investment in New...

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ASB: Strait closure may squeeze NZ far beyond fuel

· May 25, 2026

Source: ASB As the Middle East conflict enters its 12th week, new ASB analysis suggests the economic fallout for New Zealand is spreading well beyond the pump, with supply chain...

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Government boosts funding to tackle wilding pines

· May 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in rural productivity by supercharging efforts to tackle the spread of wilding pines, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “Wilding pines threaten productive...

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Budget 2026 shores up maritime security

· May 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in drone systems, critical ship maintenance and work to replace our aging naval fleet as it bolsters New Zealand’s maritime defensive and...