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Safety of New Zealanders in Middle East paramount
Source: New Zealand Government The safety of New Zealanders in the Middle East is a pressing priority for the Government, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “We do not want New...
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NZ-AU: Robin Energy Ltd. Announces Pricing of $4.5 Million Registered Direct Offering
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, today...
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Making it easier for Chinese travellers to transit via New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting tourism and trade by making it simpler, faster and cheaper for Chinese nationals to transit via New Zealand. From November, Chinese passport...
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New Certification scheme unlocks $200M market for Kiwi cosmetics in China
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson have welcomed a new certification scheme, announced by the Prime Minister in...
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Templeton Group Celebrates Four Wins at 2025 Property Industry Awards
Source: Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards Big night for Templeton Group as projects recognised across multiple categories Auckland, Tuesday 17 June 2025 — Friday 13...
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New IPU report highlights good parliamentary practices on religion and belief
Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) The IPU has released the second part of its groundbreaking Parliamentary report on religion and belief. Part 2 of the report, Engagement with religion and belief...
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New board members appointed to the Health Quality & Safety Commission
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced three new board appointments to the Health Quality & Safety Commission. The Health Quality & Safety Commission (HQSC) is...
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Statistics NZ Full Information – Modernising New Zealand’s data system
Source: Statistics New Zealand Wide-ranging improvements to the data system will modernise and future-proof how New Zealand’s economic and population statistics are produced. Minister of Statistics Hon Dr Shane Reti...
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Mind the B-Gap: Telcos see a compelling case for digital inclusion powered by cloud technology
Source: Media Outreach New research from CloudMosa shows digital inclusion is shifting from CSR to a core business strategy – and telcos stand to gain if they move quickly Majority...
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Expanding biodiversity markets in NZ – Speech to the NZ Farm Environment Trust alumni
Source: New Zealand Government It’s my pleasure to be here today amongst some of the strongest guardians of our native biodiversity in the country. Wouldn’t we rather have more carrot than...
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The 17th Straits Forum Held in Xiamen, China: Promoting Cross-Strait Folk Exchanges and Integrated Development
Source: Media Outreach XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2025 – The opening ceremony of the 17th Straits Forum was held in the morning of the 15th...
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INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Investors excited at Summit’s opportunities
Source: New Zealand Government International investors have left New Zealand excited about the opportunities created at the first Investor Summit held in Auckland over the past two days, Prime Minister...
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Advocacy – Statement from the Palestine Forum of New Zealand
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand notes with deep appreciation the public statement issued today by ninety‑five New Zealand lawyers urging the Government to adopt a stronger...
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Government expands access to Melatonin and Psilocybin
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the Government is delivering on its promise to cut red tape and give Kiwis greater access to more treatments, starting...
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Health – Primary care funding must be passed on to nurses
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Increases in primary care funding must be passed onto nurses to fix chronic staff shortages so New Zealanders can get in to see their doctors, the...
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Delivering better orthopaedic care for Northland
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to improve healthcare access across the country, with expanded orthopaedic services now reaching more patients in Northland, Health Minister...
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Release: Govt overreach removes power from local councils
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Ministers will now be able to override the decisions of councils and locally elected officials. “Chris Bishop has taken National’s general disdain for local councils...
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Release: Govt Bill strips vital job protections from workers
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Employer Relations Amendment Bill will make work even less secure for Kiwis. “At a time when New Zealanders are doing it tough, the Government...
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Release: Government is full of it on homelessness
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government continues to deny its policies are contributing to homelessness in New Zealand, despite being told they are. “Frontline housing providers have told Government...
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Release: PM must stop changes further failing children
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s damning report on Oranga Tamariki shows Māori children are being left with little chance of success, or even survival, after their experiences in the...
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Release: Changes to stalking Bill important step for women’s safety
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Parliament today took an important step to improve women’s safety with the Government moving closer to Labour’s position on how stalking should be defined in...
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Modernising New Zealand’s data system – Stats NZ media release
Modernising New Zealand’s data system – media release 18 June 2025 Wide-ranging improvements to the data system will modernise and future-proof how New Zealand’s economic and population statistics are produced. Minister...
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Sharpened focus on quality economic, population stats
Source: New Zealand Government Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti has today announced a major new direction for Stats NZ, replacing the traditional paper-based census and increasing the frequency and quality...
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Tougher sentences ahead as Three Strikes returns
Source: New Zealand Government Repeat violent and sexual offenders are officially on notice Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says. “Tougher penalties are now in place as the Three Strikes law...
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Data shows mental health access improving
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed the latest quarterly results for the Government’s mental health and addiction targets, saying the access targets reflect real...
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Going for growth with more overseas investment
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour welcomes the introduction of legislation to make it easier for New Zealand businesses to receive new investment, grow and pay higher...
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Speech to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce: Saying yes to more housing
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning and thanks to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce for hosting us. I have spent most of my life in either the Hutt or Wellington...