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Backing farmers to innovate and make more money

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ramping up a programme to boost sustainably and farm productivity.  Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced the ‘Science for Farmers’ initiative will be rolled...

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Four-year term legislation to be introduced

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to introduce legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“As stipulated in...

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BusinessNZ – Business backs a four year term

· February 27, 2025

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says there is support from the private sector for a longer political term in New Zealand, as the Government looks to introduce legislation extending it to four years....

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Farmers welcome Taranaki adverse event declaration

· February 27, 2025

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is pleased the Government has recognised the desperate situation of some Taranaki farmers with the declaration of a medium-scale adverse event across the province. “The lack...

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Employment – NZDF and PSA dispute settled

· February 27, 2025

Source: PSA PSA members at the New Zealand Defence Force have settled their dispute after nearly 8 months of bargaining and strike action. NZDF had previously refused to budge from an...

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Speech to LGNZ All-of-Local-Government Forum

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everybody.It’s great to see such a good cross-section of people from local government here today.Against a backdrop of skyrocketing rates and massive cost of...

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Whangārei Hospital transit lounge open to patients

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Whangārei Hospital’s new transit lounge, where patients can prepare to leave hospital after treatment.  “The Government’s $3.75 million...

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State of the Planet speeches, 2025

· February 27, 2025

Source: Green Party At this year’s State of the Planet address, Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick announced the party’s plans to deliver a Green Budget this year to offer an alternative...

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Interim Report: increased capital investment in Auckland

· February 27, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Interim Report shows the group invested significantly to strengthen the physical resilience of Auckland and manage growth, while meeting its financial targets. The council delivered...

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New disability data provides crucial insights

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Data from Stats NZ’s Household Disability Survey released today provides crucial insights into the New Zealand disability community and its people, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston...

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Freedom camping certification extended

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government There will be more time to get self-contained vehicles green-certified, with an extension of the transition period, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced.“This extension...

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Four-year term: a chance for a more mature democracy

· February 27, 2025

Source: ACT Party ACT Leader David Seymour is welcoming the announcement that legislation enabling a four-year Parliamentary term will advance to select committee. The legislation is modelled on a draft...

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Drought conditions declared across Taranaki

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has today classified drought conditions in Taranaki as a medium-scale adverse event, acknowledging the challenging situation facing farmers and growers in the...

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More tools for businesses to deal with retail crime

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is clamping down on retail crime by giving businesses more powers to detain those stealing from them, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice...

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Creating a level playing field in the energy sector

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A proposal by the Electricity Authority for mandatory non-discrimination obligations for electricity gentailers sends a strong signal that any advantage being provided to their own retailers...

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New Zealand and China Foreign Ministers meet in Beijing

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing today (26 February), concluding a substantive visit to China over the past...

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Cushman & Wakefield responses to the Budget 2025/26

· February 27, 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2025 – Response to the Budget 2025/2026 by KK Chiu, International Director, Chief Executive, Greater China of...

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PM announces major upgrade to relationship with Viet Nam

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Vietnamese counterpart, His Excellency Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, have today announced the elevation of the New Zealand-Viet Nam relationship to a...

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Opening remarks in meeting with China Foreign Minister

· February 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Opening remarks by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters in meeting with China Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Beijing on 26 February 2025: Thank you, Minister, for...