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New pipes for Auckland City Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding of more than $14 million to replace the main water supply and ring mains in the main building...
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Govt funding for biodiversity an embarrassment
Source: Green Party The Government’s newly announced funding for biodiversity and tourism of $30-million over three years is a small fraction of what is required for conservation in this country....
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$30 million to support conservation tourism
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $30 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to fund more than a dozen projects to boost biodiversity and the...
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Deputy PM to visit Middle East and North Asia
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will travel to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Mongolia, and the Republic of Korea later this week. “New Zealand...
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Free speech failures come home to roost
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
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
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
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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Education – Minister’s view not the experience of schools, say principals
Source: NZ Principals Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) President, Leanne Otene, has expressed her surprise at the recent pronouncements of the Minister of Education, on the Q and A...
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Apple Storage Celebrates 20th Anniversary Five New Branches Opened in the First Quarter Offering Rent-Free Periods to All Customers
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Apple Storage, Apple Storage Group (the group) is not...
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New Waikato Regional Renal Centre officially opens
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
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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Milestone reached for Takitimu North Link Stage 1 Road of National Significance
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of Takitimu North Link Stage 1, a new four lane expressway connecting Tauranga and Te Puna, has passed the halfway point, which is great news...
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Tech – Gen Q4 Threat Report: 321 Threats Blocked Per Second as Social Media Becomes a Playground for Scammers
Source: Botica Butler Raudon for Gen Social media, AI and human trust led to a record-breaking year of advanced scams and personal data loss AUCKLAND, 17 February 2024 – Gen™...
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Universities – Pacific Islands: Zone of peace or ocean of discontent? – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington A conference focused on Pacific politics is being hosted this week at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Entitled “Zone of peace or...
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Release: University cuts on the cards under National
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
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
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
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
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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Africa – Over 67 million screenings – AstraZeneca’s ‘Healthy Heart Africa’ celebrates 10 years of transforming Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) care
SOURCE: AstraZeneca HHA aims to improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment, reducing the burden of this disease across communities. KAMPALA, Uganda, February 14, 2025/ — AstraZeneca’s (www.AstraZeneca.com) flagship health...
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Universities – Hon. Carmel Sepuloni talks Celebrity Treasure Island and imposter syndrome on return to University of Auckland
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New Zealand’s first Pacific Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Carmel Sepuloni returned to the place that became the catalyst for her political career, Waipapa Taumata Rau,...
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Better homes for Papakura Military Camp personnel
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
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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Release: Disabled people languishing in psych wards due to Govt cuts
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s cuts to disability support funding and freezing of new residential placements has resulted in significant mental health decline for intellectually disabled people. “It’s unacceptable...
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Significant milestones at North Shore’s Tōtara Haumaru Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government This week marks a significant step in the delivery of healthcare services for the northern region with the opening of the final ward of Tōtara Haumaru,...
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Minister acknowledges outgoing Director-General
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...