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Proposal to reduce flight passenger security levies

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A proposed reduction to flight passenger security levies will generate millions of dollars in annual savings for the aviation sector and meets the Government’s commitment to...

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Prime Minister pays tribute to Adrian Rurawhe

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has expressed deep sadness at the death of former Labour MP and Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe. “Adrian was one of...

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KiwiRail steamrolls the naysayers again

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters welcomed State Owned Enterprise KiwiRail’s annual result today and issued congratulations to every rail worker, including Board Chair Suzanne Tindal, the newest...

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KOF Economic Barometer: Economic outlook remains favourable

· September 29, 2026

KOF Economic Barometer: Economic outlook remains favourable The KOF Economic Barometer rises in September. After its consecutive increases over the previous months, it continues to stay above its medium-term average....

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HKSTP Leads Delegation to Germany and Austria

· September 29, 2026

Source: Media Outreach Forging new Hong Kong–Europe pathways in AI, New Industralisation and smart city innovation with German Industry and Commerce and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach...

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Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) (Eligibility) Regulations 2026

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 29 September 2026 Document download Summary of Underpinning Analysis: Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) (Eligibility) Regulations 2026 ( pdf, 137.43 KB ) Good...

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Funding boost to cut food waste and emissions

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Funding of $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste across the country has been announced today by Environment Minister Nicola Grigg. “Reducing food waste...

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Tougher penalties to stop illicit tobacco

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tougher penalties and new offences agreed by Cabinet will help tackle the illicit tobacco trade, Associate Minister of Health Costello says. “Cheap illegal cigarettes are connected...

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Speech opening Red Meat Conference 2026

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. Thank you for having me to open this year’s conference. It’s good to be in a room with the people who grow it, process...

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PREFU shows jobs pain and service cuts locked in under Luxon

· September 29, 2026

Source: NZCTU Treasury’s Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) forecasts show ongoing pain for working people and declining public services if the fiscal approach doesn’t change. The election provides an...

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SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge work to get underway

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has now been signed for strengthening work the State Highway 50 (SH50) Ngaruroro River Bridge, south...

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Economy strengthening, books getting better

· September 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s pre-election update forecasts healthy economic growth and a distinct improvement in the government’s books, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “I’m pleased that New Zealanders’ hard...