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Free speech failures come home to roost

· February 17, 2025

Source: ACT Party After a rainbow event at Te Atatū Community Centre was stormed and shut down over the weekend, ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling for cross-party commitment to free speech,...

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Directors appointed to Ferry Holdings Limited

· February 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters has announced director appointments for Ferry Holdings Limited – the schedule 4a company charged with negotiating ferry procurement contracts for two...

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Bringing cataract care closer to home

· February 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ophthalmology patients in Kaitaia are benefiting from being able to access the complete cataract care pathway closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Ensuring New...

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Northland Regional Council news briefs 17/02/25

· February 17, 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council Coastal Conversations Coastal Conversations events will be held around Whangārei district during Seaweek for coastal communities to discuss coastal issues, ask questions, connect with others, and hear...

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New Waikato Regional Renal Centre officially opens

· February 17, 2025

Source: Waikato District Health Board Kuini Nga wai hono i te po cuts the ribbon supported by Hon Tama Ponaki Te Pureoranga – Waikato Regional Renal Centre was officially opened...

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New programme to grow manufacturing workforce

· February 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new pilot programme connecting high school students with New Zealand manufacturers has launched, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Manufacturing is a...

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Release: University cuts on the cards under National

· February 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s sudden cancellation of the tertiary education funding increase is a reckless move that risks widespread job losses and service reductions across New Zealand’s...

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Funding confirmed for Waikare Gorge realignment

· February 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed funding to deliver the Waikare Gorge realignment project, ensuring a resilient and safe connection between Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa District on to...

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Release: Transparency needed on boot camps

· February 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party “Karen Chhour needs to front up and shed some light on the state of her boot camps experiment,” Willow-Jean Prime said. “Just a few months...

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Kiwi campaign invites Aussies to come on over

· February 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new campaign encouraging Australians to pick New Zealand for their next holiday gears up the industry for growth in 2025, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise...

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New renal centre will provide life-saving care for patients

· February 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Hundreds of patients from the central North Island will be supported at Waikato’s new renal facility, which officially opened today, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Delivering...

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Better homes for Papakura Military Camp personnel

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New state-of-the-art soldiers’ flats have officially opened for junior ranks at Papakura Military Camp, Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced.   “The aging camp barracks had been...

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Auckland Council advances flood resilience project in Rānui

· February 14, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is taking further action to protect homes from flooding with the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsing a major flood resilience project for Clover Drive...

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Minister acknowledges outgoing Director-General

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today acknowledged the resignation of Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, and thanked...

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Release: Nicola Willis tone deaf as 230 jobs lost

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis thought it was the perfect time to celebrate today, while 230 people lost their jobs. Her press release titled ‘Manufacturing increase welcomed’ landed...

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Release: Students misled on halal school lunches

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party It’s been revealed that Muslim students have been misled on the Government’s school lunches, which were claimed to be halal. “It’s unacceptable that our Muslim...