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Release: Food prices further stretching the family budget
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Families already stretched by rising costs will struggle with the news food prices are going up again. “The weekly shop is a challenge for many...
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Government Cuts – Another 338 health roles to go at Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand – PSA
Source: PSA – Proposed cuts a risk to health recruitment – Funding constraints see proposals to reduce security focus The Government’s demands for savings in health mean Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand...
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Appointments to the Waste Advisory Board
Source: New Zealand Government Environment Minister Penny Simmonds has today announced two new appointments and two reappointments to the Waste Advisory Board. The Waste Advisory Board provides independent advice to...
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Hipkins needs to listen to women
Source: ACT Party Chris Hipkins has criticised the Associate Health Minister’s move to raise concerns over Health NZ’s practice of avoiding the term ‘woman’ in reference to female patients. Responding to Hipkins’...
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Kiwi Farmers doing their bit on emissions
Source: New Zealand Government New figures released today confirm that New Zealand farmers are on track to meet the target of a 10 percent reduction in biogenic methane emissions by...
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Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW Data Centre, gamechanger to revolutionise Nigeria’s Digital Landscape
Source: Media Outreach LAGOS, NIGERIA – EQS Newswire – 15 April 2025 – The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by -West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier...
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Government strengthens protections for dogs
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is cracking down on the prolonged tethering of dogs, with progress being made on new regulations targeting owners who fail to properly care for...
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Sudan: One child every 10 seconds forced to flee their home since conflict began two years ago – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children PORT SUDAN, 15 April 2025 – One child every 10 seconds on average has been forced to flee their homes since the conflict began in Sudan two years...
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Government surpasses violent crime reduction target
Source: New Zealand Government New data shows Kiwis are becoming safer with the Government tracking ahead of its violent crime reduction target, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark...
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New partnership to strengthen multi-agency responses to family violence in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government At an event in Auckland today, Karen Chhour, the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, announced a new partnership between Te Puna Aonui, Ngāti...
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Awards to honour NZ’s native forest champions
Source: New Zealand Government Nominations are now open for the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, celebrating the people and groups leading native growing efforts Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced...
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Regional Infrastructure Summit for Chathams
Source: New Zealand Government Regional Development Minister Shane Jones will take one of the largest delegations in recent years to the Chatham Islands tomorrow for his next regional summit.“It is...
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Health – Time to give physios green light to certify patients return to work, saving ACC millions
Source: Physiotherapy New Zealand Minor law change needed to take pressure off GPs and return people to work faster Physiotherapy patients are waiting too long to be allowed to return to...
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Mining News – Straterra Renamed New Zealand Minerals Council
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Today Straterra has been renamed as New Zealand Minerals Council, says chief executive Josie Vidal. “With the global interest in mined minerals, particularly critical minerals, we...
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One-way Traffic
Source: ACT Party The Haps St Francis of Assisi recommended having the serenity to accept what you can’t change, the courage to change what you can, and the wisdom to...
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Union’s free speech stance exposes dictatorial impulse
Source: ACT Party The Tertiary Education Union’s opposition to free speech legislation shows exactly why free speech policies are needed at university, says ACT Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar....
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Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?
Source: Auckland Council It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members, who help shape the future of Auckland. And...
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Top jobs open up at Auckland Council
Source: Auckland Council Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for. This year’s...
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Local News – Have your say on water and rates – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Under Local Water Done Well, the Government has said the way we manage water services (drinking water, wastewater and stormwater) in Aotearoa needs to change. Porirua City...
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Better data reveals growing pressures on NZ marine mammals
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 15 April 2025 The number of marine mammal species in New Zealand classified as Threatened or At Risk has increased from 10 in 2019 to 14...
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US-NZ partnership in Pacific in focus in Hawaii
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the United States will continue to pursue shared strategic objectives in the Pacific, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.“Our Pacific links with the...
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Mental health peer support service starts in Christchurch Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says it was excellent to meet with Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department staff and peer support specialists today to mark the start...
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Govt efficiency delivers $100m in new school classrooms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring hundreds more students benefit from safe, warm and dry learning areas by delivering a new school and more classrooms into communities that need...
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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024-25 Concludes with 19 Awards
Source: Media Outreach After an 8-month innovation journey, with the record-breaking number of participating teams tripled compared to last year, the University of Hong Kong, Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’...
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ISCA Launches “Changing Perspectives” Branding Video Campaign to Promote Accountancy Profession Amidst Transformation in Wider Business Ecosystem
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is pleased to announce the launch of “Changing Perspectives”, a...
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Employment Issues – Strike action brewing at large home support employer – PSA
Source: PSA Home Support workers will hold stop-work meetings tomorrow in response to their employer, Access Community Health, offering them no pay increase and reduced work conditions, despite the company receiving...
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FBS Earns Prestigious Industry Recognition: “Best Forex Broker Asia 2025”
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Neswire – 14 April 2025 – FBS, a leading global broker, proudly celebrates a significant milestone. The company has been named the Best...