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Pharmac funding u-turn for patients

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the oestradiol patch funding decision is an example of Pharmac’s new patient-centric approach. From December 2025 Pharmac will fund two...

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Welcoming more visitors from China

· June 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting New Zealand’s attractiveness as a destination for Chinese tourists by improving visa settings and processes. From November, New Zealand will trial visa...

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Help prevent elder abuse

· June 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Seniors Minister Casey Costello is urging older New Zealanders to safeguard their rights by establishing Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs)....

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Affordable homes to address Rotorua housing shortage

· June 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Rotorua whānau will enjoy greater access to modern affordable housing thanks to a community-led partnership delivering 189 affordable homes backed by the Government, Associate Housing Minister...

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2025 Beijing CBD Forum Annual Conference Kicks Off

· June 14, 2025

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2025 – On June 11, the 2025 Beijing CBD Forum Annual Conference commenced, held concurrently with the United...

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PSNA Statement: ‘Expel the Israeli ambassador now!’

· June 13, 2025

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA is calling on the government to immediately expel the Israeli ambassador from New Zealand.   PSNA Co-Chair, John Minto says Israel’s strikes on...

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Foreign Minister visit strengthens ties with Indonesia

· June 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ visit to Indonesia today has secured tangible progress in New Zealand’s relationship with Southeast Asia’s most populous nation. “Indonesia is an indispensable...

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Skilled trades on fast tracked to residence

· June 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is tackling talent shortages in manufacturing and boosting New Zealand’s economic recovery by fast-tracking residency for skilled tradespeople. “We know how important skilled workers...

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High Court Associate Judge appointed

· June 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Liz Gellert as an Associate Judge of the High Court.  Associate Judge Gellert graduated from the University of...

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Supercharging residential solar power

· June 13, 2025

Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) New Zealand’s residential uptake of rooftop solar is lower than many other countries. In order to shift the tide, the Government is...