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GDP resilience points to improving outlook for business

· September 17, 2026

Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) says today’s GDP figures, showing 0.2% growth in the June quarter, indicate the economic recovery remains on track despite...

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2300 more hospital nurses? Yeah, nah Nicola Willis

· September 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Claims by National deputy leader Nicola Willis that 2300 more hospital nurses will be hired by the end of this year have been revealed by...

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Commonsense change to help people get home safely

· September 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have today announced the next steps in the implementation of the Ministry for Regulation’s Hospitality Sector Review. ...

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More accessible emergency alerts

· September 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Emergency alerts are being added to the Govt.nz app making them more accessible for New Zealanders, Digitising Government Minister Paul Goldsmith and Emergency Management Minister Mark...

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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...