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High hazards newsletter – May 2025
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 May 2025 Welcome to the seventh WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter. In this issue we cover: Introduction from Pelin Fantham, Chief Inspector High Hazards PFAS firefighting...
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Fieldays Forestry Hub: ‘Biochar fixes carbon’
Source: Press Release Service Biochar Network New Zealand is delighted to be part of the Forestry Hub again at Fieldays 2025. Giving visitors the chance to explore the many aspects...
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Invercargill to Consider Ethical Procurement
Source: Press Release Service esterday (Tuesday 27 May), Invercargill City Council agreed to commission a staff report on a proposed change to its procurement policy, aiming to exclude companies involved...
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A Standout Celebration Series: Galaxy Music Gala: ‘A Musical Journey from Monaco to Macau’ Triumphs
Source: Media Outreach Honouring 30 Years of Bilateral China – Monaco Diplomatic Ties and Cultural Exchange with GEG Concert Extravaganza MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025...
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Government releases independent review of Sport New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government An independent rapid review into the effectiveness and efficiency of Sport New Zealand has been released today. “I am very pleased with the findings of the...
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Bitcoin is now a ‘safe-haven coin’ of the crypto market, Octa broker says
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – According to Coinbase’s April 2025 Monthly Outlook, the total crypto market capitalisation (excluding Bitcoin) has...
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New emergency department for Wellington Regional Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Wellington Regional Hospital is set for a major upgrade, with a new emergency department and 126 additional beds and treatment spaces to be delivered as part...
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Further drop in cash rate good news for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis can look forward to further falls in interest rates following today’s Monetary Policy Statement, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Reserve Bank today reduced the...
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$161 million school property growth plan for Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s responding to rapid population growth in Canterbury with a $161 million investment into school property, delivering close to 2,500 student places in the region’s...
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Ukraine: Air raid sirens halted one in every five lessons this school year – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Air raid sirens forced children in Ukraine to miss an average of one in every five school lessons during the past academic year that ends this week...
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Boost for Pacific Wardens to keep communities safe
Source: New Zealand Government Pacific Wardens will continue to support safer, stronger communities with a funding boost through Budget 2025, announced Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti. “Pacific Wardens are a...
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Increasing Support For Social Media Ban – Poll
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 28 May 2025 TWO OUT OF THREE PARENTS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN SUPPORT BAN A new poll has found increasing support for a ban on...
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Backing Horticulture: record returns & red tape removed
Source: New Zealand Government Record global sales and strong grower returns from Zespri confirm that New Zealand’s horticulture sector is back on track and growing fast—driven by hardworking growers and...
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Sheep and Beef farmers deliver record red meat returns
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers are delivering record-breaking red meat export sales and driving strong farmgate returns to the rural economy Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...
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New Zealand and Sri Lanka to strengthen ties
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Sri Lanka have committed to further boost bilateral cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Our governments are investing more...
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Government gaining ground in pursuit of supercritical geothermal energy
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making good progress on its exploration of supercritical geothermal as a potential energy source, with a governance group established and potential drilling sites...
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Supporting more tamariki Māori to flourish
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering over $100 million in investment through Budget 2025 to ensure more tamariki Māori thrive at school. “This Government is firmly committed to...
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NZ-AU: CNO Future Fund Relaunches as Vanuatu’s Gold Standard CIIP Option
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Photo Courtesy of: VIMB PORT VILA, Vanuatu, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The CNO Future Fund has officially relaunched under Vanuatu’s revised Citizenship by Investment regulatory framework,...
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Advocacy – Invercargill to consider ethical procurement amid scrutiny of illegal Israeli settlements – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Yesterday (Tuesday 27 May), Invercargill City Council agreed to commission a staff report on a proposed change to its procurement policy, aiming to exclude...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 22 May 2025 (continued on Saturday, 24 May 2025) – Volume 784 – 001494
Source: New Zealand Parliament A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11;...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Social Assistance Legislation (Accommodation Supplement and Income-related Rent) Amendment Bill — In Committee—Clauses 1 and 2 – 001493
Source: New Zealand Parliament A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand National 49; ACT New Zealand 11;...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Point of Order – 001492
Source: New Zealand Parliament POINTS OF ORDER Recall of the Speaker—Closure Motions and Party Votes Hon KIERAN McANULTY (Labour): Point of order. I apologise to the Minister; however, this is...
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Hairdressing and barbering regulations given the cut
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour says that from the end of July, barbers and hairdressers will be freed from costly, annoying, and pointless regulations. The Government is...
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KiwiRail Chair and Deputy appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters says new appointments to the KiwiRail board bring commercial, freight and rail experience and a ‘can do’ attitude. “We want railways...
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Stepping up in a changing global environment
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs for organising this event, and for your efforts to foster New Zealand’s understanding of international affairs....
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Greens call on Government to release gender affirming care guidelines
Source: Green Party The Green Party echoes the call from health professionals, medical bodies, and community organisations for Te Whatu Ora to urgently release the guidelines for gender affirming care....
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Driving a cleaner, more competitive future for road freight
Source: New Zealand Government The Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the Fund) has been refreshed to better support New Zealand’s businesses in transitioning to a more resilient and efficient supply...