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Saying yes to housing growth

· June 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders have an opportunity to help shape the new planning system replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) through public consultation on removing unnecessary barriers to...

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New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Reset: Progress & Reflections

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government [Keynote speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) national conference, Takina Convention Centre, Wellington] Good afternoon. National Chair of the New Zealand Institute of...

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Targets continue to get health back on track

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s focus on restoring performance and accountability in the health system is delivering real outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The latest quarterly...

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Modernising Early Childhood Education funding

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Funding Review to ensure the funding system is simple, fair, and gets value...

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Gordon Wilson Flats’ heritage protection goneburger

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The derelict and unsafe Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington will lose its protected heritage status and become eligible for demolition through an amendment to the Resource...

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Radical employment bill threatens every NZ worker

· June 17, 2025

Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is urging all political parties to vote against Brooke van Velden’s new Employment Relations Amendment Bill, as it...

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New Pharmac Chief Executive welcomed

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has welcomed Natalie McMurtry as Pharmac’s Chief Executive. Natalie McMurtry will start as Pharmac’s Chief Executive on...

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New Chief Executive for Pharmac

· June 17, 2025

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Board has appointed a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation. Canadian Natalie McMurtry will join Pharmac on Monday 15 September after an extensive recruitment search within...

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Targeted action on suicide prevention

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has today launched the Government’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan which sets out a five-year whole-of-government approach to preventing suicide...

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Vapes stores go dark, disposable vapes banned

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vaping law changes that take effect today ban disposable vapes and will make a noticeable difference to shop fronts and the marketing of vaping products, Associate...