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Minister condemns mining protest
Source: New Zealand Government Protesters camping at a West Coast mining site should be condemned for their selfish and dangerous actions that put themselves and others at risk, Resources Minister...
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Improving New Zealand’s environmental reporting
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving the way the state of New Zealand’s environment is measured and reported on, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says.“Having data and information about...
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SH2 Pāpāmoa East Interchange ramps up
Source: New Zealand Government The early opening of the eastbound off-ramp on the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is great news for the local community says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “Construction of...
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Financial support on the way for drought-hit farmers
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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Advocacy – PSNA appeals to government to initiate international call for a “no-fly” zone over Gaza
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has this morning written to the Foreign Minister Winston Peters requesting New Zealand initiate the call for an...
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Release: Labour marks the passing of Pope Francis
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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New Zealand Flag half-masting to mark the passing and funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage To Action: New Zealand Flag to fly at half-mast New Zealand Flag half-masting to mark the passing and funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis Tuesday...
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Podiatrist prescribers will increase access to medicines
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
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
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
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
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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Digital Intelligence Integration Leading the Future: The World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit Held in Hong Kong for the First Time
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 20 April 2025 – The 2025 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit successfully took place from April 14 to 15...
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Octa broker’s take on CBDCs vs. crypto: key insights for traders in 2025
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2025 – Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have moved from being merely theoretical concepts to a stage...
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Kiwis caught flat-footed by Easter booze rules challenged to speak up
Source: ACT Party Kiwis caught flat-footed this weekend by patronising rules around alcohol should make a submission on legislation currently being considered by Parliament’s Justice Committee, says ACT MP Cameron Luxton. “This...
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Democracy News Alliance – Canada must reduce reliance on extractive industries and U.S. exports, report finds
Source: Media Outreach Los Angeles/Ottawa – Newsaktuell – 17 April 2025 – From dissatisfaction with the Trudeau government to dissatisfaction with Trump’s policies — compounded by general anxiety around tariffs,...
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Galaxy Macau Signals Summer’s Arrival: Grand Resort Deck Reopens, Inviting Guests to ‘Make Waves’
Source: Media Outreach Macau’s Unrivalled Skytop Waves Define a Season of Sophisticated Leisure and Aquatic Fun at the Award-winning Integrated Resort MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April...
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Global leaders attend inaugural World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2025 – The inaugural World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit (April 14-15) gathered around 1,000 local, Mainland...
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Government takes fight against poverty to people in poverty – CPAG
Source: Child Poverty Action Group New figures from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) today show the Government thinks it can sanction its way out of poverty, and in doing so, has completely...
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EMA – Give physios authority to sign-off return to work, saving millions in ACC claims
Source: EMA The EMA supports calls on the government by Physiotherapy New Zealand (PNZ) to allow physiotherapists to sign-off medical certificates. Currently, under ACC legislation, only GPs and nurse practitioners can...
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2025 Chengdu International Friendship Cities Cooperation and Development Forum Kicks Off in Chengdu
Source: Media Outreach CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2025 – On April 16, the “2025 Chengdu International Friendship Cities Cooperation and Development Forum”, hosted by the...
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Backing community-led biodiversity protection
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
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
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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Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned for low-income workers given new data released by Stats NZ that shows inflation was 2.5% for...
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Economy – Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut – CTU
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned for low-income workers given new data released by Stats NZ that shows inflation was 2.5% for the year to March 2025,...
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Stay safe on our roads this Easter
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...