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Radiology backlog cleared at Taranaki Base Hospital

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the clearance of a significant radiology backlog at Taranaki Base Hospital, calling it a practical outcome that puts patients first....

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Innovative pasture project to drive farmgate returns

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a $17 million partnership with farmers to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability by identifying the most resilient, high-performing pastures for New Zealand...

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Health – No pregnancy warning labels on alcohol

· June 11, 2025

Source: Alcohol Healthwatch – 34% of alcohol products have no pregnancy warning label, shows new report. – 16% of alcohol products with the correct label have it hidden on the bottom...

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Saying yes to more housing

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government City-shaping changes are coming to New Zealand’s largest city, ensuring that Auckland can fully harness the economic growth benefits of the new City Rail Link, RMA...

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New Zealand Veterinary Association Award Evening

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good evening,It’s a real privilege to be here with you tonight, among people who play such a vital role in the wellbeing of our animals, our...

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NZ places travel ban on extremist Israeli politicians

· June 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the UK and Norway in placing travel bans on two extremist Israeli politicians, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  The bans...

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New Tourism Growth Roadmap

· June 10, 2025

Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) This includes investing more than $19 million in international marketing across core and emerging tourism markets plus $8 million on attracting business...

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Local News – ELECTRIFY QUEENSTOWN TO RETURN IN 2026

· June 10, 2025

Source: Destination Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand (10 June 2025) – Electrify Queenstown will return for a third year, following the huge success of the 2025 event which built strong momentum...

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More funding to grow international tourism

· June 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is increasing funding for attracting overseas visitors and investing in tourism infrastructure as part of its new Tourism Growth Roadmap, Tourism and Hospitality Minister...

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Government rightfully sued over illegal climate ‘plan’

· June 10, 2025

Source: Green Party Last week, world-leading climate scientists called out the Government’s approach to agricultural emissions. This week, climate lawyers have sued the Government because its Emissions Reductions Plans do...

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Major changes to proposed anti-stalking law

· June 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is welcoming changes to toughen up the proposed anti-stalking law, including being triggered after two specified acts within 24 months.  “This change...