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Lower the gender pay gap this International Women’s Day
Source: New Zealand Government International Women’s Day is a great opportunity for businesses to use the Gender Pay Gap Toolkit to drive down the gender pay gap, Minister for Women...
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Aquaculture Plan key to economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government A new plan to grow the aquaculture industry will boost the economy and provide vital jobs that support regional communities, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones...
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It’s time for Beehive women to get real on pay equity
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is issuing a challenge to women in government to stand with working women on International Women’s Day by pushing...
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20 Years of Success Down the Drain: Govt Gut Whānau Ora
Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori extends our deepest aroha to the 500 plus Whānau Ora workers who have been advised today that the govt will be dismantling their...
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Investment Summit to grow New Zealand’s future
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will showcase its infrastructure pipeline and exciting growth sectors to companies managing about $6 trillion in capital at next week’s Infrastructure Investment Summit, Infrastructure Minister...
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Watch Exchange Singapore Welcomes Jack Neo as Official Brand Ambassador
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 March 2025 – Watch Exchange proudly announces the appointment of renowned Singaporean filmmaker Jack Neo as its official brand ambassador....
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Caring Families Aotearoa Excellence in Foster Care Awards 2025
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kia ora koutou. Ngā mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai, ra ki te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I’d like to begin...
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Hope in turbulent times (PPF)
Source: Plant and Food New Zealand – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Hope in turbulent times (PPF) People | Planet | Food – Host Roger Robson-Williams speaks with sustainability experts Saskia Verraes...
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Climate – Federated Farmers welcome support for drought-hit regions
Source: Federated Farmers With western parts of four regions being burned to a crisp, Federated Farmers provincial presidents are pleased the Government is being proactive in declaring medium-scale adverse events. Northland...
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Release: Labour welcomes reinstatement of Heath NZ board
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour welcomes Simeon Brown’s move to reinstate a board at Health New Zealand, bringing the destructive and secretive tenure of commissioner Lester Levy to an...
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Health and Politics – Yet more Government health plans and priorities: NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation It’s no surprise there’s confusion in the health sector after the Government today released yet another plan to fix the dire state of Aotearoa New Zealand’s...
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City and Regional Deals – opportunity for growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s City and Regional Deals initiative has received a great response from regions across New Zealand, and is now into the assessment stage to determine...
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Pacific community-led solutions to address alcohol harm
Source: New Zealand Government A new $330,000 funding initiative to help prevent and address alcohol-related harm in New Zealand’s Pacific communities was officially launched today by Mental Health Minister Matt...
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BusinessNZ – Health system serious approach needed
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to better management of the health system. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said a high-functioning health system was critical for enabling New Zealanders...
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Chris Hipkins’s deck chair speech
Source: ACT Party Responding to Chris Hipkins’s State of the Nation speech, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “It was a deck chair speech. All the changes he’s proposing involve politicians...
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Government releases new strategy and work plan to deal with New Zealand’s waste
Source: New Zealand Government Environment Minister Penny Simmonds today launched the Government’s strategy to reduce waste and improve how it’s managed in New Zealand. The strategy sets out the Government’s...
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Release: Chris Hipkins’ State of the Nation address
Source: New Zealand Labour Party I want to start by acknowledging Simon Bridges and all the members of the Auckland Chamber – thank you for hosting us here today. Mayor...
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Release: Labour outlines priorities of next Govt
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The next Labour Government will prioritise jobs, health and homes so Kiwis and Kiwi businesses have the opportunity to thrive. Jobs – a fair economy...
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NZ’s Public Health system dealt yet another blow
Source: Green Party This morning’s announcement by the Health Minister regarding a major overhaul of the public health sector levels yet another blow to the country’s essential services. “Our health...
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Takapuna Golf course
Source: Auckland Council As part of ongoing efforts to protect the Auckland region from future floods, Auckland Council will be seeking community feedback on a proposed flood resilient blue-green network...
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Health – Nurses call to revive Pay Equity claims
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation This International Women’s Day, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) calls on the Government to honour its pre-election promise to pay all...
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Health and Politics – No place for privatisation in health – alarm bells should be ringing – PSA
Source: PSA The unveiling of the Health Minister’s new priorities is a clear signal that the Government wants to rely on the private sector to deliver health services rather than properly...
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Drought declaration extended across three North Island and top of the South regions
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay today classified drought conditions in the Northland, Waikato, Horizons, and Marlborough-Tasman regions as a medium-scale adverse event, recognising the worsening conditions faced...
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Release: Refreshed team to drive Labour’s 2026 priorities
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour leader Chris Hipkins has unveiled a new economic team as part of a caucus reshuffle. “Barbara Edmonds will lead our refreshed economic team. She...
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Health Minister outlines 5 key health priorities
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today released his five key priorities for Health New Zealand in a speech to the BusinessNZ Health Forum in Auckland. “The...
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Speech to the BusinessNZ Health Forum
Source: New Zealand Government Check against delivery. Kia ora koutou. Thank you, Phil, for the opportunity to speak to you today to the Business NZ Health Forum. Since my appointment as Health Minister,...
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RIF support for West Coast projects
Source: New Zealand Government A total of $15.3 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will go towards upgrading Hokitika Airport and key port facilities at Greymouth and Westport, Regional Development...