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3,000+ social homes delivered in Auckland so far

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has met its 2023 election commitment to deliver 3,000 additional social homes in Auckland during the current term of government, reaching the milestone months...

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Government responds to COVID-19 Inquiry

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today released its response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Emergency support in future shocks to...

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Better crisis response for Auckland region

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today visited the Auckland Police Station to launch the region’s third mental health co-response team, which will help ensure people experiencing...

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First new offshore petroleum permit granted

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A bid to undertake exploration over an area east of Kupe gas field in Taranaki has become the first new petroleum exploration permit to be granted...

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Welcome to Pacific Women Parliamentarians meeting

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good evening. Honourable Ministers, Members of Parliament and representatives from across the Pacific, and distinguished guests.  Warm Pacific greetings to you all.  It is a pleasure...

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AI search harnessed to back tourism growth

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in initiatives to help ensure New Zealand tourism experiences are visible and accessible to international visitors through artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Tourism...

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Better tools to fund and finance new infrastructure

· July 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill passed by Parliament today will give developers and councils more innovative tools to fund and finance the infrastructure New...

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Simpler, clearer, more effective RSE scheme

· July 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is modernising the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, making it simpler and clearer to use while maintaining protections for workers and opportunities for New...

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Judicial Conduct Commissioner appointed

· July 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Auckland based barrister Paul Collins has been confirmed by parliament as the new Judicial Conduct Commissioner, Attorney-General Chris Bishop announced today. Mr Collins has almost 40...

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Final report on Phillips Children Inquiry extended

· July 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Attorney-General has extended the final report deadline for the Public Inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children by one month, allowing the Inquiry additional...

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Neglected Plunket feeling the strain

· July 28, 2026

Source: Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Mums and their newborn babies are missing out because Plunket services are running on shoestring budgets with skeleton staffing,...

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Waitangi Tribunal appointments confirmed

· July 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed two new appointments to the Waitangi Tribunal, Nick Wells and Rick Witana. “I would like to welcome Mr Wells...

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Protection for hoiho made permanent

· July 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Long-term measures to reduce risk from fishing to hoiho will come into force on 16 September 2026, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Last year...