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Financial support on the way for drought-hit farmers

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making more financial support available for eligible farmers in many parts of the North Island and upper South Island to help with essential...

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Release: Labour marks the passing of Pope Francis

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins joins those mourning the passing of Pope Francis. “I’m very sad to hear of Pope Francis’ passing. We honour the...

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Podiatrist prescribers will increase access to medicines

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Regulations that will soon allow podiatrists to prescribe certain medicines have been approved, giving patients with painful foot and leg conditions better access to healthcare, Health...

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Veterans Minister to attend Anzac Day services in Niue

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Veterans Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will visit Niue this week to honour the contribution of Niuean service personnel to New Zealand and the...

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Compulsory consent education proposed in schools

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Parents are being encouraged to provide feedback on how relationships and sexuality education (RSE) is taught in schools.“As young people grow up, they deserve the chance...

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PM sends condolences on passing of Pope Francis

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today expressed the Government’s condolences to the Holy See and to Roman Catholics in New Zealand and around the world on the...

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Upgraded ASEAN-Australia-NZ FTA enters into force

· April 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government An upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) takes effect today, strengthening New Zealand’s trade ties with Southeast Asia and Australia.“At a time of global uncertainty,...

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Backing community-led biodiversity protection

· April 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A $9.2 million investment into community-led biodiversity protection will benefit the environment and sustainable tourism, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.  The Department of Conservation – Te...

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Release: Boot camps blog post fails to provide clarity

· April 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party After stonewalling requests for information on boot camps, the Government has now offered up a blog post right before Easter weekend rather than provide clarity...

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Release: Inflation rises and families feel the squeeze

· April 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Inflation is rising again and it’s landing hardest on families already stretched thin. “For the second time this week, families already stretched by rising costs...

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Stay safe on our roads this Easter

· April 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging all road users to make safe choices and be patient with other drivers while on the roads this Easter.“Road safety...

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Matariki 2025 – Puanga to be star of Matariki 2025

· April 17, 2025

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Puanga to be star of Matariki 2025 This year’s theme of Matariki mā Puanga highlights communities who observe Puanga astronomical traditions and is all about...