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Independent Children’s Board to protect Kiwi kids

· July 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is fulfilling a significant commitment to vulnerable Kiwi kids, with the appointment of Dr Ang Jury, ONZM as Chair of the new Board for...

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Kiwibank gets green light to grow

· July 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwibank has been given the green light to compete more vigorously with the big four Australian-owned banks that dominate the New Zealand banking sector. Finance Minister...

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Taking the next step in tackling boy racers

· July 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Boy racers will face serious consequences for anti-social and intimidating driving under tough new laws, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “New...

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Regulatory relief for manufacturing sector

· July 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is consulting with manufacturers, including wood processors, bakers, and millers to help businesses focus on managing genuine risks...

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Cyberport Leads Nine Start-ups to Join WAIC 2025

· July 29, 2025

Source: Media Outreach Project from the Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme Shortlisted for Top 30 of the SAIL Award HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2025 –...

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HTP change aimed at stopping smoking

· July 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s move to reduce the excise on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) is about getting more people to quit smoking, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said...

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Orthopaedic waitlists fall across central North Island

· July 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Fewer people in the Midland region are waiting for orthopaedic surgery, with the total waitlist down 15 per cent since November 2023, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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Farmers urged to prepare for wet weather

· July 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government With adverse weather forecast for the Top of the South, the Bay of Plenty and parts of Northland, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay is urging farmers, foresters,...

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Practical safety changes coming for family farms

· July 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced targeted consultation with farmers and the wider agriculture sector to ensure health and safety regulations reflect...

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PM Luxon to host Solomon Islands Prime Minister

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Solomon Islands is an important partner for New...

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Government delivers further cost of living support

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is focused on growing the economy to create jobs, lift incomes and help Kiwis with the cost-of-living, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of...

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Judicial Conduct Panel members appointed

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Members of a Judicial Conduct Panel have been appointed to inquire into and report on the alleged conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken, Acting...

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Scrapped surcharges a win for New Zealanders

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government  Surcharges will be axed to put money back in Kiwis’ pockets, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson.  “Surcharges are a hassle and an unwelcome surprise when shoppers...

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Government engaging in anti-democratic voter suppression

· July 28, 2025

Source: NZCTU New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff has said the union movement is appalled by the Government’s proposed electoral law changes, which include...