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Education – Ara to stand-alone from 1 January 2026

· July 14, 2025

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Attribution: Darren Mitchell, Executive Director – Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury welcomes the Government’s decision to re-establish Ara as a stand-alone institution from...

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The beginning of a new era for EIT

· July 14, 2025

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 17 seconds ago Today the Minister for Vocational Education announced that EIT is one of the Polytechnics which will be standing up as independent institution...

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Tāmaki Makaurau by-election date set

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Tāmaki Makaurau by-election will be held on Saturday 6 September, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced.  The by-election follows the death of MP Takutai Tarsh...

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Making NZ top destination for international students

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s going for growth in international education, releasing its plan to double the sector’s economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034.  “International education is one...

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Regional governance will return to ten polytechnics

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ten polytechnics will be re-established from 1 January 2026, restoring regional decision-making that supports strong communities and economic growth, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This...

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Childhood immunisation rates continue to climb

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New figures released today show childhood immunisation rates at 24 months continue to rise, reflecting the Government’s strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Kiwi children,...

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Statement of Performance Expectations

· July 14, 2025

Source: Privacy Commissioner The Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE) describes our intended financial and non-financial performance during the financial year (1 July – 30 June). Publishing a Statement of Performance...

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Bringing dialysis care closer to home in Blenheim

· July 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new dialysis unit will be established in Blenheim, providing life-changing support for local patients and their families closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. ...

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New Zealand and Southeast Asia growing closer

· July 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s relationships in Southeast Asia have never been more important for our security and prosperity, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  “As we deal with the...

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NZ sends 43 more firefighters to Canada

· July 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying an additional 43-person taskforce to Manitoba, Canada on Sunday 13 July...

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Speech to Quarry NZ 2025 Conference

· July 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, everyone! It’s great to be back at the Quarry NZ conference for another year, standing before an industry that builds New Zealand from the...