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F. Meth campaign launched

· September 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government F. Meth, the new national prevention campaign, has officially launched today as part of the Government’s bold and comprehensive action plan to combat methamphetamine harm in...

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Bill passed to get councils back to basics

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering changes to get councils focused on the basics, with the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill passing its third reading, Minister Simon...

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Forced supermarket separation a retrograde step – EMA

· September 16, 2026

Source: EMA The proposal to forcefully break up the Foodstuff’s grocery chain undermines the foundations of business and private property rights, says the EMA. “It’s not quite nationalising a private...

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Dah Sing Bank Releases the 2027 Investor Confidence Index

· September 16, 2026

Source: Media Outreach Investor Confidence Index stands at 68 despite global market volatility Expected investment return reaches 7.7% Affluent and high-value investors show stronger optimism HONG KONG SAR – Media...

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New Pharmac proposal for Kiwis with gout

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today welcomed a new Pharmac proposal to widen funded access to febuxostat for people with gout.  “Improving access to medicines...

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Next steps confirmed for development levy reform

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing a new development levies system to improve infrastructure funding for housing and urban growth across New Zealand, with several changes confirmed following...