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The Oppression the Left Forgot
Source: ACT Party The Haps Your property is safe as Parliament is shut and David Seymour is the Acting Prime Minister. Yesterday, ACT made the big announcement that for the...
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RIF delivering for regional NZ, more to come
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government’s drive for regional economic growth through the $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund is on track with more than $550 million in funding so far...
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Comments following bilateral with US Secretary of State Rubio
Source: New Zealand Government [Comments following the bilateral meeting with United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio; United States State Department, Washington D.C.]* We’re very pleased with our meeting with...
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Rātā Foundation appoints Megan Glen to Investment Committee
Source: Rata Foundation Rātā Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Glen to its Investment Committee. Rātā Foundation is the South Island’s most significant community investment fund, managing a...
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New State Highway 2 roundabout to improve road safety in Eastern Bay of Plenty
Source: New Zealand Government The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made safer and more efficient for vehicles and...
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NZ must act on Israel’s slaughter of children
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on Government MPs to support Chlöe Swarbrick’s Member’s Bill to sanction Israel for its unlawful presence and illegal actions in Palestine, following...
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NZ food price inflation improving, but prices skyrocket for poor nations – WorldVision
Source: World Vision Food price inflation for ten basic food items has improved in New Zealand from a 56% rise in 2023 to an 18% drop in 2024 It...
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Ocean Race returning to Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government The Ocean Race will return to the City of Sails in 2027 following the Government’s decision to invest up to $4 million from the Major Events...
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Hong Kong Trust Industry Well Positioned for Growth as Regulations Boost Credibility and Investor Confidence, KPMG and HKTA Report Shows
Source: Media Outreach Recent regulatory changes enhance credibility for corporate trustees but add to complexity and costs New eMPF Platform to reshape Hong Kong’s pension system and bring wave of...
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First stage of Manukau Health Park expansion open to patients
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened the new East Building expansion at Manukau Health Park. “This is a significant milestone and the first stage...
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Climate and Science – Extreme atmospheric rivers could double in future climate – NIWA
Source: NIWA New Zealand could face twice as many of the most extreme atmospheric rivers by the end of the century, according to new research by the National Institute of Water...
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Advocacy News – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Israel’s Resumption of Military Operations in Gaza
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns Israel’s resumption of military aggression in Gaza. This reckless escalation further endangers innocent lives and deepens...
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Activist News – Immediate condemnation of Israel must be NZ government priority – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Israel has today relaunched widespread genocidal air attacks on the besieged Palestinian people of Gaza. “Immediate condemnation of Israel’s resumption of attacks on Gaza...
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Government Cuts – Internal Affairs gutted again with Govt planning to cut 133 roles – PSA
Source: PSA The Government is continuing its damaging campaign to hollow out the public service with 133 roles (69 being fixed term) proposed to go from the Department of Internal Affairs...
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Cyber Security – Protect Yourself from Cyberstalking Now – Anti-Stalking Bill Still a Work in Progress
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners In a world where Baby Reindeer has become a pop culture hit, sometimes what seems harmless can reveal a darker side with unsettling encounters. Now...
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Pacific – Intensive two-week training by FWCC on Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls, Human Rights, and Counsellor Training starts in Cook Islands
Source: Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre 17th March 2025, Cook Islands – An intensive two-week training program by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre on Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls, Human...
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Local News – Property owners doing their bit for a healthy Porirua Harbour
Source: Porirua City Council A programme to identify broken sewer pipes on private and public property is playing its part to improve Porirua Harbour’s health, with hundreds of repairs being carried...
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Universities – International tax rules are losing their grip – academic – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As the Trump administration prioritises domestic interests over multilateral agreements, a University of Auckland legal scholar warns of a “quiet evolution” reshaping international tax law....
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Proceeds of crime to fund safety measures in central Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will boost anti-crime measures across central Auckland with $1.3 million of funding as a result of the Proceeds of Crime Fund, Auckland Minister Simeon...
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ACT looks to stand candidates in local council elections
Source: ACT Party For the first time ever, ACT is looking to stand candidates in local council elections. Today ACT Leader David Seymour announced the Party is seeking expressions of...
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Release: Still no certainty for disability communities
Source: New Zealand Labour Party One year on from the Government’s abrupt and callous changes to disability funding, the community still has no idea what the future holds. “Disabled people,...
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Government must act decisively and ban engineered stone
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi have reiterated their call for Government to protect workers by banning engineered stone in a submission on MBIE’s...
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Green Party backs volunteer firefighters in their call for ACC recognition
Source: Green Party The Green Party stands in support of volunteer firefighters petitioning the Government to step up and change legislation to provide volunteers the same ACC coverage and benefits...
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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health January 2025
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Following a change of Minister, the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora, produces a Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health, as is usual...
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Consultation on options to strengthen food waste for pigs regulations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to strengthen rules for feeding food waste to pigs to protect New Zealand from exotic animal diseases like foot and mouth disease...
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PMs Luxon & Modi deepen NZ-India ties
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive talks in New Delhi today.Fresh off announcing that New Zealand and India would commence negotiations towards...
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New Zealand & India strengthen horticultural ties
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) today during the Prime Minister’s Indian Trade Mission, reinforcing New Zealand’s commitment to...