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Learner eligibility – Youth Guarantee
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 8 March 2024 Last updated 8 March 2024 Print Share This page sets out learner eligibility criteria for programmes funded through the Youth Guarantee...
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Priority One: Twelve months in, 2100 children housed
Source: New Zealand Government In the first twelve months of the Government’s flagship Priority One policy, nearly 1000 families with more than 2,124 children have been moved from dank emergency...
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Health Policy – Cancellation of Health Charter a giant step backwards for health and community support workers – PSA
Source: PSA Hard on the heels of the cancellation of pay equity claims for thousands of hospital, health and community support workers, the Government’s announcement today that they’re dropping the Te...
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Attendance rates rose in Term 1 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says this Government has prioritised student attendance and as a result we’ve seen every term since Term 1 2024 record higher...
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New CT scanner to improve cancer services in Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Government A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Erosion of Safety Protections – Government turns its back on workers’ safety – CTU
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the...
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Advisory: Rally to save our history tomorrow – PSA
Source: PSA Tomorrow at 8.30am, workers will rally outside Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage to protest a proposal to cut 16% of its workforce. The proposed cuts would decimate...
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Northland Regional Council news – 16 June 2025
Source: Northland Regional Council CITYLINK BUS BIKE RACKS CityLink’s bus fleet has been fitted with new safety-compliant bike racks, so passengers can bus their bike again from Monday 16 June 2025....
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Legislation – Māori marginalised by changes to Pae Ora Act – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s Cabinet-approved amendments to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act represent yet another attack on Māori aspirations for equitable health outcomes and self-determination the PSA says. The sweeping...
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New halal agreement unlocks opportunity in Indonesia
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta over the weekend to strengthen trade access to Indonesia and create new opportunities for New...
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Government turns its back on workers’ safety
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the new International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on biological...
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Mapletree and Singaporean photographer Melisa Teo present Two Rivers exhibition (Part II) at VivoCity
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree” or “the Group”) is pleased to host the second instalment of Two Rivers, a...
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Celebrating health volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey are marking National Volunteer Week by recognising the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to New Zealand’s health...
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Employment Issues – War on women intensifies as Govt takes axe to sick leave for part-time workers – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s shameful attack on the rights of women workers just got more brazen with its plan to cut back sick leave entitlements for part-time workers. “Many of our...
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PSNA Statement – New lows of cowardice and complicity from our Foreign Minister
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa Fresh from refusing to condemn Israel for its egregious war crimes of industrial-scale killing and mass starvation of civilians in Gaza, our Foreign Minister...
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Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to...
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Concern over signs Govt will reduce sick leave for workers
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to stand up for workers’ rights for once and rule out reducing sick leave entitlements. “This Government for...
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Increases to paid parental leave rates to help families
Source: New Zealand Government New parents can expect more support to take time away from work to care for their children from 1 July, with an increase to the maximum...
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Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive...
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Pharmac funding u-turn for patients
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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Immigration changes a win for productivity and workforce development – EMA
Source: EMA The expansion of the Work to Residence immigration pathway to include more skilled tradespeople reflects the real needs of businesses, says the EMA. From 18 August, 10 trades occupations,...
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Retirement – New Sorted retirement navigator a one-of-a-kind tool for spending in golden years
Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission A groundbreaking new Sorted tool has been released to help New Zealanders nearing or already in retirement feel more confident about their financial future...
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Animal Welfare – Three greyhounds dead within three days: SAFE says shut it down
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is calling for immediate action following the deaths of three greyhounds in the space of just three days. With the industry now resorting to legal action...
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National Volunteer Week celebrates millions of volunteers
Source: New Zealand Government National Volunteer Week kicks off today and is the biggest celebration of volunteering in New Zealand, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Louise Upston....
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Police Commissioner’s directive on training standards welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government The Police Commissioner’s clear directive that standards must be upheld for training and recruitment at the Police College is necessary and meets the Government’s expectations, says...
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Palestine Forum of New Zealand: Government Must Ensure Safety of Its Citizens in the Global March To Gaza
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand reminds the government of its duty to protect all New Zealand citizens, wherever they may be. Among those...
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Welcoming more visitors from China
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...