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Protecting New Zealand’s energy infrastructure

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Improving the current system to better protect power lines from falling trees will protect the security of New Zealand’s electricity infrastructure, says Energy Minister Simon Watts. “Secure...

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New commercial fish-landing rules come into force

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Common sense new rules allowing certain species of live fish to be legally returned to the sea will reduce unnecessary red tape and support sustainability, Oceans...

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Government to reinstate prisoner voting ban

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“Cabinet’s decision will reverse the changes made by the previous...

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Govt spending decision signals crisis and cuts

· April 29, 2025

Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The decision to nearly halve the amount of new investment being made in the next Budget signals that this Government doesn’t care about...

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New appointments to Eden Park Trust Board

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Two new members have been appointed to the board of Eden Park Trust, Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell says.“Marama Royal MNZM (Ngāti Whātua) and Hon...

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Release: Govt cuts will cost jobs, health, and homes

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis announced that funding for almost every Government department will be frozen in this year’s budget, costing jobs, making access to public services harder,...

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Supporting fintechs to boost competition

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A pilot programme that will help financial technology (fintech) firms shake up competition in the financial and banking sectors is now underway, says Commerce and Consumer...

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Government exploring northern ‘energy bridge’

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Regional Infrastructure Fund will invest up to $2 million to investigate building additional electricity transmission and distribution capacity in Northland, which could also have benefits...

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The Real Culture War

· April 29, 2025

Source: ACT Party The Haps Quiet? MPs are having a break from Parliament and the country is having a break from MPs thanks to a three-week Parliament recess. The Government...

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Manawatū Tararua Highway open soon

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities and...