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More trades academy places for young people

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More young New Zealanders will have the opportunity to gain practical skills and industry experience while still at school, with the Government doubling the number of...

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Improving services for disabled people and carers

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Disabled people and their carers will see further improvements to disability support services with a new community consultation, and work about to get underway to provide...

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Council voting to be restricted to elected members

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Only elected councillors will be able to vote on council committees, in a move that strengthens democratic accountability, Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced today. “Councillors...

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Marsden Point Rail Link progresses

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters has welcomed KiwiRail identification of three potential construction partners for delivering the ‘design sprint’ needed for the Government to proceed with...

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New social homes for autistic people

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Housing Minister Chris Bishop welcomes the opening of seven new social homes in Tauranga designed specifically for autistic people. The homes are the first to be...

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Powering up data-driven social investment

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s largest research database is set for a major upgrade to support smarter, evidence-based decisions and build better futures for New Zealanders, Minister of Statistics...

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Travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers

· June 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is joining partners including Australia and the European Union in placing travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “These...

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Honours – Fire and Emergency King’s Birthday Honours

· June 1, 2026

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan congratulates six Fire and Emergency personnel from Arthur’s Pass National Park, Auckland, Dunedin, Ōmokoroa, Richmond, and...

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Talks on Polynesian priorities in Samoa

· June 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters held talks with a range of Polynesian leaders in Samoa over the long weekend.  “It’s been an honour to attend Samoa’s Independence...

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First shipment of extra diesel reserve bound for NZ

· June 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The first of two shipments of New Zealand’s diesel reserve is now on its way to New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister...

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E-bike charging stations locked in for the regions

· June 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is turbo-charging economic growth in the regions by backing five more trails to install 42 new e-bike charging stations, says Tourism and Hospitality Minister...

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Stalwarts of service honoured

· June 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has congratulated two members of Police who are today recognised with royal honours. Inspectors Ross Grantham (Central District) and Neru (Nu) Leifi (Canterbury...

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King’s Birthday Honours recipients congratulated

· June 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged the outstanding efforts of this year’s King’s Birthday Honours 2026 recipients.  “The achievements and service of every New Zealander honoured...

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McClay to chair formal UK, and OECD trade meetings

· May 31, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is heading to the United Kingdom to jointly Chair the NZ-UK FTA Trade Committee meeting and to Paris to Vice-Chair...

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Budget 2026 delivering for Auckland

· May 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Investment through Budget 2026 strengthens Auckland’s role as New Zealand’s economic engine room, ensuring growth that lifts the whole country, Minister for Auckland Simon Watts says.  “This...