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Public consultation begins on legal aid review

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Public consultation begins today aimed at improving the legal aid scheme for those who cannot afford advice and representation, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We have...

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Partnership approach to FMD signed and sealed

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new agreement between the Government and key livestock industry groups marks a major milestone in New Zealand’s readiness for a potential foot and mouth disease...

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Solar on Farms: Unlocking farm cost savings

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts has announced the Government’s new Solar on Farms initiative, which will support farmers in taking the next step towards installing solar and...

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Radiology backlog cleared at Taranaki Base Hospital

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the clearance of a significant radiology backlog at Taranaki Base Hospital, calling it a practical outcome that puts patients first....

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Innovative pasture project to drive farmgate returns

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a $17 million partnership with farmers to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability by identifying the most resilient, high-performing pastures for New Zealand...

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Health – No pregnancy warning labels on alcohol

· June 11, 2025

Source: Alcohol Healthwatch – 34% of alcohol products have no pregnancy warning label, shows new report. – 16% of alcohol products with the correct label have it hidden on the bottom...

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Saying yes to more housing

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government City-shaping changes are coming to New Zealand’s largest city, ensuring that Auckland can fully harness the economic growth benefits of the new City Rail Link, RMA...

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New Zealand Veterinary Association Award Evening

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good evening,It’s a real privilege to be here with you tonight, among people who play such a vital role in the wellbeing of our animals, our...

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NZ places travel ban on extremist Israeli politicians

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the UK and Norway in placing travel bans on two extremist Israeli politicians, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  The bans...