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ACT welcomes RBNZ’s review of banking red tape
Source: ACT Party Welcoming the Reserve Bank’s review of banking capital requirements, Mark Cameron – who represents ACT on the select committee inquiry into banking practices – says: “ACT Party...
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Release: Kiwis worse off this April thanks to Govt choices
Source: New Zealand Labour Party April 1 used to be a day when workers could count on a pay rise with stronger support for those doing it tough, but that’s...
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Release: Three more years for Interislander ferries
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Winston Peters is shopping for smaller ferries after Nicola Willis torpedoed the original deal, which would have delivered new rail enabled ferries next year. “Instead...
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Help shape the future of farm plastics recycling
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is encouraging New Zealanders, particularly in rural areas, to share their views on proposed regulations to improve the management of farm plastic waste, Environment...
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Business – Appointment of Chair-elect for Mainland Group – Fonterra
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today announces the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Coutts ONZM as Chair-elect of Mainland Group, the proposed divestment entity of Fonterra’s global Consumer...
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Cooks Strait Ferries – Port Marlborough welcomes government announcement on new ferry decision
Source: Port Marlborough Port Marlborough is pleased to acknowledge the Government’s announcement today with the news that cabinet has confirmed the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in...
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Health and Employment – Exhausted Bupa aged care workers take a stand against proposed cuts
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation On Tuesday, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) BUPA members will be making a stand on behalf of their communities over fears...
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Walk Without Fear Trust welcomes new sentencing reforms aimed at restoring public safety
Source: Walk Without Fear Trust The Walk Without Fear Trust strongly supports the Government’s newly announced sentencing reforms aimed at ensuring real consequences for serious crime and repeat offending. The...
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Transport Sector – Delay in replacing Cook Strait Ferries major risk for industry and economy
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The first results from the 2025 National Road Freight Survey show that 79 per cent of road freight industry participants agreed or strongly agreed...
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Rail ferries and straightforward infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the 60-year legacy of the Interislander connecting...
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Powhiri at Te Ahu Cultural Centre
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kia kotahi mai ki te ao nei Kia kotahi mai ki te whenua nei Kia kotahi mai ki nga wai e rere nei Kia kotahi...
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Patterson leads the running of the sheep at the Great NZ Muster
Source: New Zealand Government Te Kūiti’s Great New Zealand Muster is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the sheep and the farmers, and the invaluable role they play in our communities...
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Release: Myanmar junta must stop the airstrikes
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government should work with other countries to press the Myanmar military regime to stop its bombing campaign especially while the country recovers from the...
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Farmers support review of highly productive land policy
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the Government’s announcement that it will consult on improvements to the highly productive lands policy, acknowledging the need for a more targeted and practical...
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Economy – RBNZ outlines work to support competition
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 31 March 2025 – Today the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Te Pūtea Matua appeared before the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) for their...
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Health Reforms – PSA litigation stops health restructure of three directorates
Source: PSA The PSA has agreed with Health NZ Te Whatu Ora that the planned restructure of three directorates will stop and that the litigation relating to these restructures is withdrawn....
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Appointments – SAP Expands ANZ Leadership with Two Key Appointments
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners Hires Brian Senior and Gretta Svendsen to Double-Down on Public Sector and Accelerate Growth SAP NEWSBYTE – March 31, 2025 – SAP today announced it...
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Reserve Bank capital review welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government The Reserve Bank’s decision to review its capital requirements has been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis.“Submissions made to the finance and expenditure committee’s banking inquiry...
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Release: National failing to deliver on supermarkets
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National is paying lip service to its promises to bring down the cost of living, failing to make any meaningful change in the grocery sector....
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AUT Dean’s outburst shows virus of racism alive and well in universities
Source: ACT Party “A racist outburst from the Dean of the AUT Law School targeting an ACT MP on the basis of her being an immigrant reveals exactly why we...
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Advocacy – Palestinians Mark Land Day: A Call for Justice and Resistance
Statement: Palestine Forum of New Zealand – Maher Nazzal Palestinians around the world commemorate Land Day today, marking 49 years since the killing of six unarmed Palestinian protesters by Israeli forces on March...
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Delivering better grocery prices
Source: New Zealand Government Today I am announcing next steps in the Government’s mission to deliver better grocery prices for Kiwis.Our Government knows that the cost of living is a...
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Infrastructure Minister to visit Singapore
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Singapore this week to build on the momentum from the NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit and show New...
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Going for Growth: all supermarket options on table
Source: New Zealand Government All options are on the table to deliver a better deal for supermarket shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says.“Today I am issuing a Request for...
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Entering final stages of Ngāti Hāua settlement
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown and Ngāti Hāua are now entering the final stages of their settlement after agreeing on the terms at Ngāpuwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui today, Treaty...
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Employment – 1000 days since landmark pay equity deal expired – workers losing $145 a week
Source: PSA Today marks 1000 days that 65,000 mainly female care and support workers have waited for the Government to fund their pay equity claim, meaning they have missed out on...
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MP drafts bill to end race-based university policies
Source: ACT Party ACT Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar has drafted a bill that would ensure universities do not allocate resources, benefits or opportunities based on race. “This week...