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Outcome of Timaru’s Evans Street consultation

· April 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will proceed with the four-laning of a section of Timaru’s Evans Street/SH1 and associated removal of on-street parking, following...

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Melling transport improvements to start this year

· April 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Melling Road of Regional Significance project will start this year. The project includes a new grade-separated interchange and bridge, improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure,...

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Two new charter schools announced

· April 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Two new sponsors have been contracted to open two new charter schools and will join the seven that are successfully operating already, Associate Education Minister David...

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Pharmac Listens To Patient Voice

· April 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac opening consultation on their proposal to fund two brands of oestradiol patches. “Increasing availability of medicines has always been a...

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Appointments to Pharmac Board

· April 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has appointed two new people to the Pharmac Board and reappointed a current member for a second...

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Mental Health targets show increasing access

· April 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says second quarter mental health and addiction target data indicates New Zealanders are seeing genuine progress in improving wait times...

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Repeal of 7AA puts child wellbeing first

· April 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has welcomed the passing of legislation to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act by Parliament. The Bill’s passing will enable...

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First step towards honouring more veterans on Anzac Day

· April 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to formally recognise the service of more New Zealanders as part of official Anzac Day commemorations has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Veterans...

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ACT welcomes wider ANZAC Day recognition of service

· April 3, 2025

Source: ACT Party ACT’s Defence Spokesperson Mark Cameron is welcoming the first reading passage of the ANZAC Day Amendment Bill, which expands recognition to New Zealanders who served in conflicts...

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Release: Uncertainty remains over the impact of tariffs

· April 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s announcement of 10 percent tariffs for New Zealand goods entering the United States is disappointing for exporters and consumers alike, with the long-lasting impact...

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Regional tourism to benefit from $2.45 million boost

· April 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says opening a second multi-million dollar funding round for regional tourism will drive economic growth. “We know a successful tourism...

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Rule of Two for faster access to medicines

· April 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming Cabinet’s decision to enable medicines to be approved in less than 30 days if the product has approval from...