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Boosting ambulance services across New Zealand

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More ambulance crews, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support will strengthen ambulance services across New Zealand, enabling quick and effective responses to emergencies, Health Minister Simeon...

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Stewart Island/Rakiura solar project underway

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on a major solar energy project on Stewart Island/Rakiura that will reduce the island’s reliance on diesel-generated electricity and cut power prices, Regional...

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Work on Second Ashburton bridge underway

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction of the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge has begun, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager have announced. “A second crossing over the...

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Package to support small businesses announced

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Small businesses will get practical support to strengthen performance and seize growth opportunities, with a new Government-backed training initiative announced today at the New Zealand Chamber...

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Projects selected to improve accessibility

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Programmes aimed at addressing access issues for disabled people in street navigation, reading, housing and sports education through technology will soon get a boost, Disability Issues...

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Hawke’s Bay mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure

· May 21, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley and Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum will be meeting with McCain representatives to discuss the reasons for the company’s closure. LDR...

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Move-on orders pass first reading

· May 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which provides Police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places has passed first reading...

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Wairoa youth benefit from new funding partnerships

· May 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than 80 Wairoa youth will be supported to re-engage with education or embark on the pathway to employment, through a joint Government and community funding...

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Family Violence and Sexual Violence Advisory Group Announced

· May 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new advisory group has been created to bring lived experience and frontline leadership knowledge to the government’s decision-making and strategic direction around preventing family violence...

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Roadside drug tests rolling out nationwide

· May 21, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Roadside drug tests are rolling out nationwide, as the government aims to crack down on impaired drivers. The new tests could detect...