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Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes first reading

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes the successful first reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, calling it a major milestone in helping...

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Online Casino Gambling Bill passes first reading

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden’s Bill seeking to protect players who gamble online by introducing safeguards to the currently unregulated online gambling market in...

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Cost of living remains priority in Q3

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions...

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Feedback sought on national fuel security plan

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan that provides a long-term strategy to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel...

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Refocusing local government to deliver for Kiwis

· July 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s plan to refocus councils on core services, such as roading, core infrastructure, water, and rubbish, has taken a major step forward with the introduction...

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Education – Ara to stand-alone from 1 January 2026

· July 14, 2025

Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Attribution: Darren Mitchell, Executive Director – Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury welcomes the Government’s decision to re-establish Ara as a stand-alone institution from...

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The beginning of a new era for EIT

· July 14, 2025

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 17 seconds ago Today the Minister for Vocational Education announced that EIT is one of the Polytechnics which will be standing up as independent institution...

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Tāmaki Makaurau by-election date set

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Tāmaki Makaurau by-election will be held on Saturday 6 September, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced.  The by-election follows the death of MP Takutai Tarsh...

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Making NZ top destination for international students

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s going for growth in international education, releasing its plan to double the sector’s economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034.  “International education is one...

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Regional governance will return to ten polytechnics

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ten polytechnics will be re-established from 1 January 2026, restoring regional decision-making that supports strong communities and economic growth, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This...

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Childhood immunisation rates continue to climb

· July 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New figures released today show childhood immunisation rates at 24 months continue to rise, reflecting the Government’s strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Kiwi children,...

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Statement of Performance Expectations

· July 14, 2025

Source: Privacy Commissioner The Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE) describes our intended financial and non-financial performance during the financial year (1 July – 30 June). Publishing a Statement of Performance...