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Enduring Pacific partnerships
Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora, aloha, good morning. Interim President of the East-West Center, Jim Scott, distinguished guests. It is an absolute pleasure to be here in Hawaii, leading a cross-party...
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First 110km/h speed limit for the South Island
Source: New Zealand Government A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, will come into effect from tomorrow, Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island,...
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RSA – A great day for our veterans
Source: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association has called today’s government announcement a “great day of recognition” for veterans. Today, on...
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HKPC Launches “The Cradle – Going Global Service Centre” Partners with Three National Innovation Centres Achieves Three Early Going Global Success Cases
Source: Media Outreach Empowering Enterprises in Global Expansion and Reinforcing Hong Kong’s Position as an International Innovation and Technology Hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April...
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THEi Hosts Hydrogen Conference themed “Towards a Circular Hydrogen Economy: Current Status in Realization and Opportunities” with Experts Discussing Sustainable Development and Innovative Solutions
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – As a low-carbon energy source with significant development potential, hydrogen energy is recognised as a...
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Universities – US academic takes reins on Pacific housing research – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Indigenous Hawaiian architect and academic Dr James Miller will soon cross the globe to start a new role at the University of Auckland. Miller left...
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Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q1)
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2025 1st quarter review of ixCrypto Index Series. The...
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Release: Students struggling as Govt sits on hands
Source: New Zealand Labour Party “It is unacceptable that struggling students can’t eat and pay their rent because they can’t access their student loan or allowance,” said Labour’s tertiary spokesperson...
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Release: More must be done to stop children going hungry
Source: New Zealand Labour Party More children are going hungry and statistics showing children in material hardship continue to get worse. “I’m worried about children in this country, who seem...
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Ground broken on the first ‘Making Space for Water’ flood resilience projects
Source: Auckland Council Today marks a major milestone in Auckland’s flood recovery programme, with the official groundbreaking of the first flood resilience (blue-green) projects under Auckland Council’s Making Space for...
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New High Court Judge appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Simon Mount KC as a High Court Judge. Justice Mount graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor...
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Greens continue to call for Pacific Visa Waiver
Source: Green Party The Green Party recognises the extension of visa allowances for our Pacific whānau as a step in the right direction but continues to call for a Pacific...
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Health – Nelson’s hands-on message to Te Whatu Ora over patient safety – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation More than 200 people are expected to make a chain around Nelson Hospital on Saturday, to demand a new hospital immediately and enough staff to care...
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New partnerships for social housing
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is on track to deliver the 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024 and has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs).“In...
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Have your say on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Justice Committee is calling for submissions on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment...
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ACT welcomes wider recognition of New Zealand’s veterans
Source: ACT Party Responding to changes announced today to recognise more former defence personnel as veterans, ACT Veterans spokesperson Mark Cameron said: “This is a long overdue gesture of respect...
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Release: Longer wait for treatment under National
Source: New Zealand Labour Party New Zealanders have waited longer to get an appointment with a specialist and to get elective surgery under the National Government. Health data released today...
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More children going hungry under Coalition govt
Source: Green Party The Government yesterday released its annual child poverty statistics, and by its own admission, more tamariki across Aotearoa are now living in material hardship. “The Government should...
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Auckland insights from the 2024 Quality of Life survey
Source: Auckland Council Detailed regional results from the 2024 Quality of Life survey are now available, providing more insight into how Aucklanders are faring. The survey is carried out every...
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More former defence personnel to be recognised as veterans
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will introduce legislation to recognise more former soldiers, sailors and aviators as veterans and will establish a new national day of tribute, commemorated by...
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New mental health and addictions facility officially opened in Whangārei
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today officially opened Manaia House, a new community mental health and addictions facility in the...
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Animal Welfare – Greyhound racing’s death toll climbs as industry drags its feet – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals Another greyhound has died on the racetrack, exposing once again the industry’s reckless disregard for animal welfare. Big Time Hinda collapsed at the lure and was pronounced...
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Improving immigration settings for Pacific visitors
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is making it easier for people from across the Pacific to visit here, the Foreign Affairs and Immigration Ministers have announced. “We deeply value...
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E tū welcomes defeat of Treaty Principles Bill – E tū
Source: Etu Union E tū, New Zealand’s largest private sector union, welcomes the overwhelming defeat of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill in Parliament yesterday. The bill, which...
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Going on strike is not a reason to skip school
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has a message for students going on strike today; if you really want to make a difference in the world, show...
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Strengthening partnership with Raukawa
Source: New Zealand Government He aha te kai a te rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero.The government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the aspirations of Raukawa and communities...
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Ka mate te Pire- Ka ora te mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi me te iwi Māori
Source: Te Pati Maori Today, Te Pāti Māori join the motu in celebration as the Treaty Principles Bill is voted down at its second reading. “From the beginning, this Bill...