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Release: Govt guts Kāinga Ora, third of workforce under axe
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The gutting of Kāinga Ora shows public housing is not a priority for this Government as it removes a third of the roles at the...
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Repeal of 7AA puts child wellbeing first
Source: New Zealand Government Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has welcomed the passing of legislation to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act by Parliament. The Bill’s passing will enable...
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First step towards honouring more veterans on Anzac Day
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to formally recognise the service of more New Zealanders as part of official Anzac Day commemorations has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Veterans...
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ACT welcomes wider ANZAC Day recognition of service
Source: ACT Party ACT’s Defence Spokesperson Mark Cameron is welcoming the first reading passage of the ANZAC Day Amendment Bill, which expands recognition to New Zealanders who served in conflicts...
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Government Cuts – Hundreds of Kāinga Ora jobs proposed to go in latest Govt attack on public housing – PSA
Source: PSA – A net 673 roles proposed to be axed across successful public housing provider – Cuts mean a third of workforce gone in a year The latest restructuring of Kāinga Ora...
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Release: Thousands of submissions excluded from Treaty Principles Bill report
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Thousands of New Zealanders’ submissions are missing from the official parliamentary record because the National-dominated Justice Select Committee has rushed work on the Treaty Principles...
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Science – Co-existence with genetic modification possible in New Zealand: review – AgResearch
Source: AgResearch Co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries will be challenging, but is achievable, a review has found. In a just-published article...
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Gaza – About 130 children born daily in Gaza amid total siege on aid and goods – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children GAZA, 2 April 2025 – About 130 children are being born daily in Gaza as Israeli authorities’ total siege on supplies enters its second month, putting mothers and...
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Release: Uncertainty remains over the impact of tariffs
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s announcement of 10 percent tariffs for New Zealand goods entering the United States is disappointing for exporters and consumers alike, with the long-lasting impact...
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Health and Safety – Streamlined H&S regime drives focus on key risks – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is applauding the Government’s moves to reduce paperwork, ambiguity, cost and duplication in health and safety regulation. “We’re very much on board with the Government’s direction...
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Health targets focusing system on delivering more for patients
Source: New Zealand Government New data highlights that while the Government’s commitment to health targets continues to stabilise the health system, increased service delivery is required to get on top...
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Regional tourism to benefit from $2.45 million boost
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says opening a second multi-million dollar funding round for regional tourism will drive economic growth. “We know a successful tourism...
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Statement by Minister Todd McClay following U.S. tariff announcement
Source: New Zealand Government “Today the U.S. has announced a 10 per cent tariff on all imports of good, with many countries facing much higher tariffs on a reciprocal basis. New...
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ACT celebrates law change to liberate builders and embrace international materials
Source: ACT Party ACT is welcoming the passage of the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill, which delivers on ideas ACT campaigned on in 2023. “Finally,...
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Rule of Two for faster access to medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming Cabinet’s decision to enable medicines to be approved in less than 30 days if the product has approval from...
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Strengthening reo Māori accessibility
Source: New Zealand Government Toi te kupu, toi te mana, toi tū te reo.Talented appointees to prominent reo Māori entities will help grow accessibility to the language and culture in...
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Going for Growth: More affordable building products
Source: New Zealand Government Just-passed legislation is expected to put up to 250,000 more building products on shelves this year alone – giving Kiwis building and renovating their homes more...
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Reducing ambiguity about what is reasonably practicable for health and safety compliance
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says safe harbours of deemed compliance will be created to increase business and worker certainty about what they...
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Workplace – Better guidance a good idea, but must be backed up by investment in WorkSafe
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management Message: Improved guidance to help companies better understand the risks in workplaces and how best to mitigate them is a welcome step, says the...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eight months ended 28 February 2025 – NZ Treasury
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eight months ended 28 February 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The February results...
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PolyU establishes Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with support from Otto Poon Charitable Foundation
Source: Media Outreach Driving innovative solutions to tackle climate change and extreme weather challenges HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic...
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Hang Lung Properties and Tsinghua University Mark 15 Years of Impactful Partnership on Sustainable Urban Futures
Source: Media Outreach The Hang Lung Center for Real Estate at Tsinghua University celebrates significant achievements in driving innovation in real estate and creating a greener future HONG KONG SAR...
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Samsung Showcases Immersive 3D Experiences, OLED Excellence with New Odyssey Monitor Line-up in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach Featuring the revolutionary Odyssey 3D, the updated Odyssey OLED G8 with the industry’s first 4K 240Hz screen, and the new ultra-wide Odyssey G9, the new Odyssey monitor...
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Question of privilege concerning the conduct of four members during proceedings of the House
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Privileges Committee met today to consider the Question of privilege concerning the conduct of four members during proceedings of the House. In light of the members...
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Backing builders by cracking down on cowboys
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing builders by making changes so Kiwis will more easily be able to identify high-quality, trusted professionals to carry out work on their...
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Release: Worst February for building consents in over a decade
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government’s choices have contributed to a slow-down in the building sector, as thousands of people have lost their jobs in construction. Statistics released...
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Unacceptable payment by KiwiRail
Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters has described KiwiRail’s payment of $8 million to a management consultancy firm as unacceptable.“We are not criticising McKinsey, whose services were tendered...