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New science fund to boost Māori economy

· May 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka have today announced He Ara Whakahihiko – a new, consolidated fund designed...

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Making it easier to consent quarries and mines

· May 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has opened public consultation on the biggest change to national direction in New Zealand history, with proposals to make it easier to consent quarries...

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Excellence celebrated at first-ever Minister for Manufacturing Awards

· May 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Exceptional Kiwi businesses and outstanding individuals who are driving industry productivity, innovation and job creation have been honoured at New Zealand’s inaugural Minister for Manufacturing Awards.  “Manufacturing...

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More regional events to get funding boost

· May 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is driving economic growth in the regions by investing $2.6 million in 152 regional events, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “I’m thrilled...

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High hazards newsletter – May 2025

· May 28, 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 May 2025 Welcome to the seventh WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter. In this issue we cover: Introduction from Pelin Fantham, Chief Inspector High Hazards  PFAS firefighting...

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Fieldays Forestry Hub: ‘Biochar fixes carbon’

· May 28, 2025

Source: Press Release Service Biochar Network New Zealand is delighted to be part of the Forestry Hub again at Fieldays 2025. Giving visitors the chance to explore the many aspects...

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Invercargill to Consider Ethical Procurement

· May 28, 2025

Source: Press Release Service esterday (Tuesday 27 May), Invercargill City Council agreed to commission a staff report on a proposed change to its procurement policy, aiming to exclude companies involved...

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Further drop in cash rate good news for Kiwis

· May 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis can look forward to further falls in interest rates following today’s Monetary Policy Statement, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Reserve Bank today reduced the...

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$161 million school property growth plan for Canterbury

· May 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s responding to rapid population growth in Canterbury with a $161 million investment into school property, delivering close to 2,500 student places in the region’s...