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Third Quarterly Investment Report released

· February 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released its third Quarterly Investment Report as part of the drive to deliver better value for money from government expenditure and restore fiscal...

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Round two of charter school applications now open

· February 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Education David Seymour has today announced that round two of the charter school application process is open. “Both new schools and state schools...

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Infrastructure Pipeline continues to grow

· February 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The latest quarterly update from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission shows that the value of infrastructure projects in the National Infrastructure Pipeline totals $204 billion, an...

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The Most Important Fact Schools Don’t Teach

· February 25, 2025

Source: ACT Party The Haps The Chinese navy has made a big mistake. Sending what Defence Minister Judith Collins called a ‘formidable ship’ so close to Sydney, and interrupting Air...

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Going for Growth: Public Works Act overhaul

· February 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom, Land Information Minister Chris Penk has announced.  “Removing...

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Violent crime drops for the first time since 2018

· February 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Police data shows that violent crime has fallen for the first time since 2018, indicating that the Government’s tough-on-crime and victims-first approach is working, Police Minister...

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Smoother path for Great Rides

· February 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Cycling our Great Rides is about to get a whole lot smoother, with a $9 million Government boost for infrastructure upgrades and replacements, Tourism and Hospitality...

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Government to consider Special Economic Zones

· February 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Marsden Point could become the heart of a bold vision to boost New Zealand’s fuel and energy security, and an attractive option for overseas investors seeking...

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Residency fast tracked for Primary Teachers

· February 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more Kiwi kids access the teachers they need to thrive in the classroom by fast-tracking the residency process for primary teachers.“We know...

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Deputy PM visit harnesses huge interest in NZ in the Gulf

· February 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has completed a successful visit to the Gulf region today, focused on building economic growth opportunities and conducting strategic foreign policy...

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Consultation on charity tax settings open

· February 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Consultation on an Inland Revenue Issues Paper on the taxation of charity and not-for-profits opens today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government is committed to...