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Backing our frontline rural health workforce
Source: New Zealand Government Rural communities across New Zealand will benefit from three new investments that will support the rural health workforce and help more people access care closer to...
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Final appointments to Teaching Council
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford has announced the remaining appointments to the new Governing Council of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Patrick Walsh MNZM...
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MSF: Pakistan must protect Afghan refugees from forced return
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Afghan refugees in Pakistan are living under constant fear of detention, loss of livelihood, and deportation The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’s (IFRP’s) impact...
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Practical changes introduced for laboratory safety
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says changes to hazardous substances regulations coming into effect today will provide regulatory relief and ensure laboratory safety requirements better reflect the realities of working in labs. “I’m making practical changes to...
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New research reveals disturbing extent of violence facing care and support workers – PSA
Source: PSA Almost 80 percent of support workers providing vital disability, home and community care, and mental health and addiction services have experienced workplace violence, research launched today shows. Psychological violence...
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Advisory: New Analytical Notes model pension scenarios
Source: The Treasury The Treasury has published two Analytical Notes, the latest in a series of background papers to support the Treasury’s 2025 Long-term Fiscal Statement. These papers contribute to...
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Deputy Chair appointed to Reserve Bank Board
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis today announced the appointment of Byron Pepper as Deputy Chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board. “Byron Pepper has made...
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The Notifiable Disease Selection Framework
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 30 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Notifiable Disease Selection Framework explains how decisions are made about which diseases must be notified...
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BusinessNZ: End of a 20-year headache: Broken Holidays Act sent packing
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the passing of the Employment Leave Bill, and says it marks the end of one of the most costly and confusing pieces of workplace law ever...
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Greenpeace calls for citizens assembly to reform electoral finance laws
Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa Greenpeace is calling on all political parties to support a citizens assembly to reform electoral finance laws in light of the alarming flood of political donations threatening...
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Contract signed for Scott Base redevelopment
Source: Antarctica New Zealand 30 July 2026 The Scott Base redevelopment has entered its delivery phase following the signing of the main construction contract with Wellington-headquartered construction firm LT McGuinness....
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Business Canterbury Welcomes Employment Leave Act
Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the passing of the Employment Leave Act, which replaces the Holidays Act after decades of complexity and uncertainty. Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “Congratulations...
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Dog control guidelines updated for safety
Source: New Zealand Government Updated dog control guidelines released today will help keep Kiwis safer while the Government continues its review of dog control laws, Local Government Minister Simon Watts...
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Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited announces interim results for six months ended June 30, 2026
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2026 2026 Interim Results – Financial Highlights (Figures for the corresponding period in 2025 are shown in...
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Oil spike is warning shot for portfolios, not just markets – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group July 29 2026 The oil spike is a warning shot for portfolios, not just markets, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory...
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Holidays Act headache finally over as leave reform delivered
Source: New Zealand Government The Employment Leave Bill has passed its third and final reading, ushering in a long-awaited overhaul of the law that provides employees with employment leave entitlements, like annual and sick leave, Workplace Relations and Safety...
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Asia Pacific Rayon and TOTON Showcase the Creative Potential of Viscose and Lyocell in Contemporary Fashion
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2026 – Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), a leading producer of viscose-rayon fibre, has partnered with celebrated Indonesian fashion designer...
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Better firearm laws locked and loaded
Source: New Zealand Government The Arms Bill passed its final reading in Parliament today meaning New Zealanders will soon have much better firearms laws that respect licenced firearm owners and...
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New investment to boost Otago predator control
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 July 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The investment follows $5.5 million for Wellington and $10 million for Auckland, building momentum behind proven...
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Statement on further issues concerning the Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU) Project
Source: New Zealand Government The Biometric Capability Upgrade was a seven-year project within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) that was ceased in December 2025. MBIE previously advised...
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Defence Force to modernise with strike drones
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is beginning the process to purchase long-range one-way strike drones, looking particularly toward Kiwi industry for solutions, Defence Minister Chris Penk says. “We will...
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Youth Hubs to deliver faster access to support
Source: New Zealand Government Young people in Hamilton, Nelson and Hawke’s Bay will soon have faster access to mental health and addiction support through three new Youth Hubs, Mental Health...
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Universities – Kasi Valu named as 2026 Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence
Source: Victoria University of Wellington 29 July 2025 Victoria University of Wellington’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) is delighted to announce the appointment of Kasi Valu as the Emerging...
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US dollar strength and diverging central bank policies set to drive global currency market volatility
Source: OFX Currency markets are set for another volatile month as resilient US economic data, diverging central bank policies and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on investor confidence, according to...
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Amnesty International Statement – Nigeria: Shell documents expose ‘basket’ pipeline, ‘missing’ wells and US$10.9bn decommissioning costs as pollution scandal grows
Source: Amnesty International Shell must answer for decades of pollution in the Niger Delta after internal company documents revealed broken rules, failing infrastructure and unresolved clean-up costs that risk leaving...
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Belfast to Pegasus (SH1) Road of National Significance Fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The State Highway 1 (SH1) Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, Road of National Significance, has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 27th project...
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Energy Sector – First exploration approval advances gas rebuild
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa says today’s approval of an exploration permit for EnZed Energy off South Taranaki shows the Government’s new petroleum regime and permitting processes are...