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Industry Skills Boards
Source: Tertiary Education Commission This page explains the establishment of new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs), how to apply to become a board member, and the role of Establishment Advisory Groups...
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Politics
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Health – PSA decries closure of specialist mental health facility Segar House
Source: PSA The PSA strongly objects to the decision released today to close Rauaroha – Segar House, a specialised mental health facility based in Auckland for some of New Zealand’s most...
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Greenpeace – Government agency warns controversial bill could delay disaster response
Source: Greenpeace As the cleanup begins in flood-hit Tasman, fresh documents reveal a stark warning from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) that the Regulatory Standards Bill could hinder the country’s ability...
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IHC – Cost-of-living crisis deepens longstanding struggle for intellectually disabled New Zealanders
Source: IHC IHC says the cost-of-living crisis is worsening an already serious situation for intellectually disabled New Zealanders and their families, many of whom have faced financial hardship for years....
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Reinforcing commitment to disability community
Source: New Zealand Government Information about steps the Government will take to improve the rights of disabled people in line with international obligations is now publicly available, Disability Minister Louise...
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ASEAN Young Business Leaders to meet in Viet Nam, marking 50 years of ASEAN-New Zealand relations
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Business leaders from New Zealand and Southeast Asia will gather in Viet Nam this July for the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) Summit, taking place...
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Brand New TV Show “AI for Humans” Officially Premieres Exploring the Limitless Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – The brand-new TV show “AI for Humans” will premiere on 19 July (Saturday) at 8:30...
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Parents to know more about child’s school progress
Source: New Zealand Government Parents will know more about how their children are doing at school with the confirmation of a new assessment tool in Years 3-10 classrooms from 2026,...
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Government calls time on open-plan classrooms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has put an end to building open-plan classrooms, ensuring all new classrooms are designed in a flexible way to ensure better student outcomes. “Overwhelming...
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Surge in NCEA numeracy & literacy results
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more high school students are passing the foundational literacy and numeracy assessments required for NCEA, clear evidence the Government’s relentless focus on the basics is...
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Employment – Union for local government workers supports LGNZ recommendations to improve voter turnout
Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi represents over 11,000 local government workers, and has a total membership of over 96,000 people living, paying rates and voting...
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Job seekers move into work
Source: New Zealand Government More than 80,700 people moved off a main benefit and into work in the last financial year, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Despite...
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Pacific Trade Ministers to meet in Fiji
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will travel to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade Ministers Meeting (FTMM). “Trade...
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NZ-AU: Construction of IRF and Upgrade of Ore Haulage Access Road Underway
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights Groundbreaking ceremony kicks of the construction of the Inland Rail Facility (IRF) and upgrade of the ore haulage access road The IRF and road are critical...
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New Zealand and Malaysia commit to boosting halal meat trade
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Malaysia have committed to boosting trade in high-quality halal meat products. Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard says, “Malaysia is a significant market...
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Health – New low-risk drinking guidelines challenge outdated advice
Source: Alcohol Healthwatch We all want the most up-to-date information to help us make informed choices for ourselves and our families. This is why today Alcohol Healthwatch have just posted the...
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Rural News – Progress on rates reform – but only half the picture – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s moves to rein in soaring council rates but says key elements are missing from the reform bill announced yesterday. “The proposed legislation...
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Local News – Families meet as part of Porirua Hospital Memorial project
Source: Porirua City Council A meeting with family members of those in interred in unmarked graves in Porirua Cemetery attracted more than 50 people, as the Council applies for funding for...
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Politics – Farmers welcome halt to new plan changes
Source: Federated Farmers The decision that councils will be stopped from rushing through new restrictive plan changes is welcome news to farmers, Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “Councils...
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Investments Sector – NZ SUPER FUND STAKEHOLDER UPDATE
Source: New Zealand Super Fund Nelson-Tasman State of Emergency NZ Super Fund-owned farms and orchards in the top of the South Island seem to have escaped the worst of the...
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SH76 Brougham Street construction begins
Source: New Zealand Government Work is set to start on major upgrades to State Highway 76 (SH76) Brougham Street in Christchurch that will support economic growth and make it safer and...
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Government welcomes first medical conferences following rule change
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown are welcoming confirmation that two of Australasia’s largest medical conferences are coming to New Zealand in 2026,...
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Further losses predicted for wetlands in future
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific...
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Government to stop Council plan changes
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will stop councils wasting their officers’ time and their ratepayers’ money on plan changes in advance of the new planning system coming into force,...
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Speech to the 2025 LGNZ Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the...
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Getting more Kiwis into jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Jobseeker beneficiaries will be the focus of the Government’s employment programmes over the next three years, says Minister Louise Upston. Minister Upston has welcomed an updated...
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Rural News – Government delivers lifeline for flood-affected farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers are welcoming the announcement of a $600,000 Government support package to help flood-affected farmers in the Nelson Tasman region get back on their feet. “This funding...