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Four-year term legislation takes first step

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“As stipulated...

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New Zealand backing new justice building for Niue

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will support Niue with the design and construction of a new justice building in the capital Alofi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has announced. Niue’s...

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Good Riddance: Prebble Resigns from Waitangi Tribunal

· March 5, 2025

Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori welcomes the resignation of Richard Prebble from the Waitangi Tribunal. His appointment in October 2024 was a disgrace- another example of this government...

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Economic green shoots start on the dairy farm

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Increased production and higher export prices mean that New Zealand dairy farmers will play a big role in New Zealand’s economic recovery Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...

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Minister acknowledges outgoing RBNZ Governor

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis acknowledges the resignation of the Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr, and his seven years of service. “I wish him well for the...

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Patient wellbeing threatened by Treaty ideology

· March 5, 2025

Source: ACT Party “Regulatory bodies in the health sector are using the Treaty to justify putting ideology ahead of patient wellbeing and validated science,” says ACT Health spokesperson Todd Stephenson....

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Boost for Rotorua’s youth mental health services

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says funding from the Mental Health Innovation Fund will support an additional 560 young people in Rotorua to get mental health...

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Time of use charging Bill passes first reading

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A Bill to reduce travel times, increase efficiency, and help boost economic growth and productivity on our busiest roads has passed its first reading in Parliament...

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School property back on track

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken decisive action to address the inequitable state of school property to ensure better outcomes for all students. “It is crucial that the school...

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Greater role for nurses in primary care

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Boosting our nursing workforce will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Kiwis will get better access to primary healthcare under our...

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The Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm has officially been inaugurated

· March 5, 2025

Source: Media Outreach 640MW sustainable and clean energy Delivering lasting value for all stakeholders Providing clean energy to over 600,000 households Major milestone for Taiwan’s offshore wind energy sector HAMBURG,...