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Funding for Christchurch’s new Pages Road bridge confirmed

· August 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Replacement of the earthquake-damaged Pages Road bridge in Christchurch will proceed, with Government funding of $38.5 million approved by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board, Minister...

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Disruptive secondary teacher strikes condemned

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is extremely disappointed the secondary school teachers’ union (PPTA) has chosen to walk out of classrooms after only six days of bargaining. Public Service...

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Improving support, encouraging new caregivers

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour is calling on anyone able to provide a loving and stable environment for a child to seriously consider becoming a caregiver....

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Putting the needs of sexual violence victims first

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Victims of sexual violence will soon have the power to determine name suppression orders, with legislation passing third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...

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Strengthening trafficking and smuggling laws

· August 13, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening trafficking and people smuggling laws to stop criminals using loopholes to evade real consequences for crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Since...

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Urgent economic action to protect exports

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken urgent action to prevent what could have amounted to a ‘stop work’ notice for thousands of New Zealand farmers, RMA Reform Minister...

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Regulatory Systems Amendment Bill passes first reading

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Bill, which seeks to...