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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...

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New Zealand backing new justice building for Niue

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will support Niue with the design and construction of a new justice building in the capital Alofi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has announced. Niue’s...

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Good Riddance: Prebble Resigns from Waitangi Tribunal

· March 5, 2025

Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori welcomes the resignation of Richard Prebble from the Waitangi Tribunal. His appointment in October 2024 was a disgrace- another example of this government...

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Economic green shoots start on the dairy farm

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Increased production and higher export prices mean that New Zealand dairy farmers will play a big role in New Zealand’s economic recovery Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...