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‘A peaceful, prosperous, democratic Pacific’

· February 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good Evening Let us begin by acknowledging Professor David Capie and the PIPSA team for convening this important conference over the next few days. Whenever the Pacific...

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NZers didn’t need this much pain to reduce OCR

· February 19, 2025

Source: Green Party Today’s OCR cut will fail to soothe the long-term pain Christopher Luxon’s Government is inflicting upon our communities.  “Luxon’s Government had options to cool demand in the...

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Growing economy good for jobs and opportunities

· February 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Reserve Bank’s positive outlook indicates the economy is growing and people can look forward to more jobs and opportunities, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  The...

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Ahuwhenua Trophy award finalists

· February 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister, Todd McClay and Minister for Māori Development, Tama Potaka today congratulated the finalists for this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy, celebrating excellence in Māori sheep and beef farming. ...

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Fund to better recognise and support survivors

· February 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to respond to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care by establishing a fund to honour those who died in...

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Safety improvements for busy SH5 intersection

· February 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A busy intersection on SH5 will be made safer with the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of SH28/Harwoods Road, as we deliver on...

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Going for growth to boost farmer confidence

· February 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is turbo charging growth to return confidence to the primary sector through common sense policies that are driving productivity and farm-gate returns, Agriculture Minister...

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Farmer confidence jumps to 10-year high

· February 19, 2025

Source: Federated Farmers Farmer confidence has risen to its highest level in over a decade, rebounding from record lows in recent years. Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey shows falling interest...

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Bills aim to boost justice and reduce regulation

· February 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Improving people’s experience with the Justice system is at the heart of a package of Bills which passed its first reading today Associate Justice Minister Nicole...

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Trump has sent a message on trade: Time to scrap Kiwi tariffs

· February 18, 2025

Source: ACT Party Responding to President Trump’s announcement of a reciprocal tariff regime, ACT Finance spokesperson Todd Stephenson says: “ACT has previously argued to scrap our remaining tariffs. President Trump’s announcement...

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Ō-Rākau battle site returning to tūpuna ownership

· February 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Returning the Ō-Rākau battle site to tūpuna ownership will help to recognise the past and safeguard their stories for the benefit of future generations, Minister for...