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No frills Teaching Council needed

· March 6, 2025

Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) The Teaching Council has opened consultation this week on a proposal to increase practising certificate renewal fees from $464 to $501 for the next...

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Government backs Mangawhai tornado clean-up

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed a $435,000 contribution from the Ministry for the Environment to support emergency waste clean-up after a recent tornado, say Environment Minister, Penny...

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First Financial Statements including 2025 released

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The latest interim Financial Statements of the Government show results were more positive than expected at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update for most indicators,...

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Crown settles eight years of Treaty negotiations

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is demonstrating its commitment to prioritising treaty settlements with the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill passing third reading in Parliament today, Treaty...

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Bowel screening changes to save hundreds of lives

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progressively lower the age of eligibility for bowel cancer screening tests to align with Australia.“Today, I am pleased to announce that...

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Avondale’s new community hub gets set to connect

· March 6, 2025

Source: Auckland Council Great progress is underway in the preparations to build Te Hono – the new Avondale library, community hub, and upgraded town square. Deconstruction works are complete and...

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Four-year term legislation takes first step

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“As stipulated...