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Supercharging residential solar power
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...
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Arts – $25,000 CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award OPENS
Source: NZSA The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest value non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature and it is now open for applications. He $25,000...
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Govt cuts will undermine access to New Zealand’s history – PSA
Source: PSA The ability of New Zealanders to access and better understand New Zealand’s history will be undermined by proposed cuts to the workforce at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and...
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Supercharging residential solar power generation
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for electricity networks, so Kiwis with solar panels can send more power back to the grid. Changes are...
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Wool carpets for state houses a win-win
Source: New Zealand Government The return of wool carpets to state homes has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson. State housing agency...
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$33 million into more classrooms for Central North Island Schools
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering 32 more safe, warm and dry classrooms and a major school redevelopment for Kiwi kids living in the Central North Island. “As...
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Successful childhood immunisation programme delivering results
Source: New Zealand Government A successful programme to help Māori health providers lift childhood immunisation rates will be renewed, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Immunising our Tamariki programme, originally...
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Stronger forestry ties with India driving export growth
Source: New Zealand Government Forestry, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay, today announced at the Fieldays Forestry Hub, both inbound and outbound forestry trade missions with India this year, aimed...
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Speech to Hospitality NZ Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, Thank you for inviting me to address the Hospitality Conference 2025 right here in Wellington today. I would like to begin by acknowledging: ...
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Judicial Conduct Panel to inquire into Judge’s conduct
Source: New Zealand Government A Judicial Conduct Panel will inquire into and report on the alleged conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken, Acting Attorney-General Paul Goldsmith says. “Judge...
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Prime Minister to visit China and Europe
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to China and Europe next week. He will be joined in Shanghai and Beijing with a delegation of senior New Zealand business...
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ACT councillors will oppose local government climate activism
Source: ACT Party ACT Local candidates, once elected, will oppose attempts to manage emissions at the local government level, ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton has announced. “ACT believes the...
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Dongfeng Motor Launches Flagship Innovation, Driving Global Value Chain Advancement with China Intelligent Manufacturing
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2025 – The International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) 2025 opened on June 12, bringing...
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TEO-developed micro-credentials – funding and fees
Source: Tertiary Education Commission On this page: Funding for micro-credentials We want to invest in micro-credentials, delivered by highly capable TEOs, that meet the needs of industries and communities, and...
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Concerns about ongoing Cook Strait ferry issues
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the Cook Strait ferry service is struggling, with the entire Interislander fleet currently either suffering breakdowns, wave...
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Arup drives global infrastructure collaboration at IIICF
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – The 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF), co-hosted by the Macao Commerce and...
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InvestHK and London ETO strengthen HKSAR-UK innovation ties at London Tech Week 2025
Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO)...
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Greenpeace – Shane Jones indicates NZ’s entire EEZ now open for oil and gas free-for-all
Source: Greenpeace In a speech to the energy industry in Singapore this week, Shane Jones signalled a major change to New Zealand’s oil and gas exploration rules. It appears the Government...
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Agriculture – Feds back launch of new fertiliser spreading standard
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says the launch of a new fertiliser spreading standard is a key step in efforts to improve nutrient management across New Zealand farms. “Fertiliser is a...
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Recycling to curb tyre dumping in Kaikōura
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 12 Jun 2025 A big leap has been made to end the practice of dumping and illegally stockpiling end-of-life tyres, thanks to Tyrewise, a...
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Biodiversity credit won’t fix damage done by Luxon Govt
Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Government’s newly announced Biodiversity Credit scheme is a tiny positive that doesn’t undo the biodiversity harm caused by the Luxon Government. “This...
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Backing New Zealand’s native forest champions
Source: New Zealand Government Forestry Minister Todd McClay today congratulated the winners of the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards for driving real progress in native forest establishment and land...
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Operation Gallant Phoenix deployment extended
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has extended its commitment the Operation Gallant Phoenix multinational intelligence mission in Jordan, the Government announced today. The deployment of up to 10 New...
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New and improved radiology services for Auckland City Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding for the first stage of a major project to upgrade and expand interventional radiology services at Auckland City...
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Government backs voluntary nature credits
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting the expansion of a voluntary credits nature market through the running of pilot projects across New Zealand. Establishing a market that is...
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Government Cuts – New Zealand’s ability to monitor geohazards weakened by science job cuts – PSA
Source: PSA The centre providing 24/7 monitoring of geohazards will have to close at times as Government cuts force the centre workforce to be cut to the bone. The National GeoHazard Monitoring...
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Advocacy – Wellington hīkoi to parliament tomorrow against prison expansion
Source: People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) On Friday, June 13, People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) is inviting concerned members of the community to a rally outside the Department of Corrections...