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Ministerial statement on the Middle East

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mr Speaker, The situation in the Middle East is of the gravest concern.  No New Zealanders want to wake up to news of more bombing, more...

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Government out of touch on employment rights

· June 24, 2025

Source: NZCTU The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected and out of...

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Prime Minister strengthens NZ’s ties with Europe

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held high-level talks with European Union leaders in Brussels, to underline the close ties between New Zealand and the EU. “The European...

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Lifesaving funding boosts for Kiwis’ outdoor safety

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed an additional $76.7 million for New Zealand Search and Rescue over three years, to ensure 12 organisations can continue...

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Changes for prescribing ADHD medications

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed prescribing changes that will enable GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...

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Government recognises Matariki near Ohakune

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is recognising Matariki at the official ceremony near Ohakune today, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say....

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Global report praises NZ’s sustainable fisheries

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A United Nations report ranking New Zealand’s fisheries among the world’s most sustainable is strong recognition of the sector’s hard work, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane...

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Backing fair trade and healthy oceans

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing a further $150,000 to support implementation of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement—ensuring New Zealand exporters can compete on a level playing field...

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NZ-NASA partnership launches five new projects

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Space Minister Judith Collins have today announced that in partnership with the US, the Government is investing...

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GPs to receive record funding boost

· June 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government General practices are set to benefit from the largest funding boost in New Zealand’s history – because frontline care starts with your local GP, Health Minister...