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New era begins for Auckland’s transport system

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Auckland’s new transport governance, planning and delivery arrangements will be in effect from tomorrow, restoring democratic accountability and resetting how transport decisions are made in Auckland,...

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New planning laws receive Royal assent

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Planning Act and Natural Environment Act have received Royal assent and are now law, marking the beginning of New Zealand’s transition to a new and...

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City Rail Link: One Million trips and counting

· September 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than one million train rides have been recorded on Auckland’s rail network in the first two weeks since the City Rail Link (CRL) opened, with...

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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...