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Raising achievement & closing the equity gap at school
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to raise achievement and close the equity gap in schools across the country, so all Kiwi kids have the knowledge, skills and...
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Developing a new Action Plan for unpaid carers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to better support unpaid and informal carers, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Penny Simmonds says.Every morning across New Zealand,...
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Third procedure room to expand endoscopy capacity in Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Government Endoscopy services at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital are set to expand, with the addition of a third procedure room, Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today....
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Deputy PM concludes constructive visit to New Caledonia
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded a constructive and positive visit to New Caledonia – New Zealand’s closest geographical neighbour. Mr Peters met the...
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Health – Sydney to host major surgical event focused on innovation and excellence
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Sydney will host one of the largest surgical conferences in the southern hemisphere when the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) brings its...
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Mayor urges Govt to approve bed night visitor levy following public support
Source: Auckland Council The public consultation for Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025/2026 shows most Aucklanders want Government to enact legislative change to enable a bed night visitor levy.The consultation summary...
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Aid is under attack – meet Pacific community leaders implementing Kiwi funded aid – ChildFund
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Join ChildFund for a special session on New Zealand’s aid in the Pacific. Pacific community leaders from Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu are visiting New Zealand to...
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Government remains on track to ban full Farm-to-Forest conversions
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has confirmed that restrictions on full farm-to-forest conversions on LUC 1-6 farmland will be in place this year, and reaffirmed...
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Politics and Human Rights – Chilling Government proposal to remove voting rights
Source: Amnesty International Yesterday news broke that the Government is proposing a total ban on voting for people in prison. Currently people in prison who are serving less than three...
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Release: Labour backs workers while Govt cuts jobs and protections
Source: New Zealand Labour Party This May Day Labour is standing with workers to defend decent jobs and fair pay. “Many Kiwis are struggling to find work or have lost...
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Rural Health Roadshow coming to Wairoa
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey is pleased to be in Wairoa today as part of the...
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Youth Parliament 2025 participants announced
Source: New Zealand Government The 123 Youth Members of Parliament and 20 Youth Press Gallery members officially announced for 2025 represent the best of New Zealand, Youth Minister James Meager...
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New data highlights progress in childhood immunisation rates
Source: New Zealand Government New data released today shows steady improvements in childhood immunisation rates across the country, highlighting the Government’s commitment to ensuring every child gets the best start...
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Saudi Ministerial visit sends strong signal for NZ Trade and Investment growth
Source: New Zealand Government Trade, Investment and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has wrapped up a successful programme hosting Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, His Excellency Eng Abdulrahman...
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Politics – Greenpeace calls on Chris Hipkins to take a courageous stand against seabed mining
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling on the leader of the opposition, Chris Hipkins, to take a public stand and pledge that seabed mining will never happen under a Labour-led government. A...
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Health Research – Vaping causes incurable lung disease, groundbreaking study shows
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Vaping has, for the first time, been linked to a life-limiting and irreversible lung disease. The groundbreaking study, published in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research Journal,...
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Te Pāti Māori: Keep the Window Open- UCOL Must Stay
Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori stands firmly against any moves to downsize or close UCOL Whanganui. With over 30% of students identifying as Māori, the campus is a...
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Speech to Tauranga Business Chamber: The Case For a Smaller, Focused Executive
Source: ACT Party Speech to Tauranga Business Chamber: The Case For a Smaller, Focused Executive Intro The term of Government is nearing half time, when we should be reviewing the...
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Tauranga’s lacklustre by-election turnout makes case for ditching Māori wards
Source: ACT Party Responding to the results of Tauranga’s Te Awanui Māori Ward by-election, Tauranga-based ACT MP Cameron Luxton says: “Here’s another reason to ditch Māori council wards: “In Tauranga’s...
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Release: Still no ferries as first of old fleet retire
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Two old and ageing ferries are going to have to work double time because of this Government’s failure to get a ferry deal. “Nicola Willis...
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Greens mark May Day with Green Jobs Guarantee
Source: Green Party The Green Party has marked May Day with a pre-budget announcement in Tokoroa, detailing the party’s plan for a Green Jobs Guarantee. “New Zealanders should be in...
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Economy – RBNZ research investigates why the ‘natural interest rate’ has fallen in New Zealand over recent decades
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 1 May 2025 – The fall in New Zealand’s natural interest rate has been driven mainly by declining labour productivity growth and a lower natural...
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Transport – Road freight industry gloomy about economy
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand New Zealand’s road freight industry is painting a gloomy picture for business, with only a minority expecting their financial situation to improve over the...
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Better banking competition one step closer for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving swiftly to ensure Kiwis will be able to benefit from open banking by Christmas this year, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister...
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New tools to help women navigate online harm
Source: New Zealand Government A new toolkit to support women and their employers address online harm has been launched by Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg, at the Local Government New...
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Advancing Antarctic research on climate change impacts
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in Antarctic research to better understand changes on the icy continent and how they could affect New Zealand, Science, Innovation and Technology...
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New weekend urgent care service launched in Tairāwhati
Source: New Zealand Government Access to urgent healthcare on weekends will be restored in Tairāwhati this Saturday (3 May 2025) with the launch of a new service, Health Minister Simeon...