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Release: University cuts on the cards under National

· February 17, 2025

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

· February 17, 2025

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

· February 16, 2025

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

· February 16, 2025

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

· February 16, 2025

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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Better homes for Papakura Military Camp personnel

· February 14, 2025

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

· February 14, 2025

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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Minister acknowledges outgoing Director-General

· February 14, 2025

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...

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Release: Nicola Willis tone deaf as 230 jobs lost

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis thought it was the perfect time to celebrate today, while 230 people lost their jobs. Her press release titled ‘Manufacturing increase welcomed’ landed...

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Release: Students misled on halal school lunches

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party It’s been revealed that Muslim students have been misled on the Government’s school lunches, which were claimed to be halal. “It’s unacceptable that our Muslim...

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Police statement on private China trip

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Statement attributable to Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura: Police is issuing a statement of record regarding a media report concerning a private trip to China...

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Māori tourism driving economic growth

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Māori tourism now contributes more than $1 billion a year to economic growth, boosting jobs and incomes across the country, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says.Released...

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Job losses from Kinleith Mill closure devastating

· February 14, 2025

Source: Green Party The hundreds of jobs lost needlessly as a result of the Kinleith Mill paper production closure will have a devastating impact on the Tokoroa community – something...

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Kinleith Mill to close paper production – E tū

· February 14, 2025

Source: Etu Union Union members are devastated to learn that Oji Fibre Solutions is set to close the paper manufacturing operations at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa. The closure will result...

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Release: Bloodbath continues for health leadership

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government continues to tear apart New Zealand’s health leadership, sacking or forcing the resignation of our top medical experts. “I am concerned to hear...

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Manufacturing increase welcomed

· February 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed a lift in manufacturing activity, saying it is further evidence that the economy has started to turn around. The BNZ...