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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...

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Farmer confidence at 8yr high, but still more to do!

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Farmer confidence has surged to the highest level in eight years, with Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay describing it as a clear sign of the resilience...

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Reducing councils’ ridiculous use of road cones

· July 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s drive to cut down on excessive use of road cones – and reducing the eye-watering cost of temporary traffic management –...

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Overseas products to make it cheaper to build

· July 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government From tomorrow, thousands of additional building products including plasterboard, cladding systems, external doors, and windows will all be easier to use in construction sites across New...

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Building Code pause brings certainty to construction

· July 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing more certainty for the building sector by pausing any new major changes to the Building Code system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...

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Common-sense change clears way for counsellors

· July 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the completion of a revised accreditation process has removed an unnecessary workforce barrier preventing more than 330 experienced counsellors from...

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Faster cancer diagnosis pathway for women in Auckland

· July 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new outpatient hysteroscopy service launched at North Shore Hospital will help women get faster diagnoses by combining their first specialist assessment and diagnostic procedure into...

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Ratepayers win in collaboration over Local Water

· July 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have delivered the first multi council water services delivery plan, an achievement that will be welcomed by all ratepayers, says...

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Clamping down on overdue court fines

· July 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is trialling new technology which will help clamp and seize cars of people evading paying court fines, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “If you...