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Release: Paper mill closure adds to growing job losses
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government has no plan to support workers as 230 more jobs are lost today with the closure of the Kinleith paper mill. “This is...
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Rob Hewett appointed new AgriZeroNZ board Chair
Source: New Zealand Government A new Government appointment of agricultural industry leader Rob Hewett to chair AgriZeroNZ will help boost the public-private joint venture’s efforts to get new tools, technology,...
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Key transport link will boost regional economy
Source: New Zealand Government A key piece of transport infrastructure linking a new industrial park in Bay of Plenty to the wider region will help grow the economy, creating jobs...
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Transport Sector – Road freight survey to fill key knowledge gaps
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Registrations for the National Road Freight Survey have opened today (February 14) with company owners, managers, drivers and other essential staff encouraged to have...
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Economy – Speech by Secretary to the Treasury Iain Rennie, ‘Bending two curves: New Zealand’s intertwined economic and fiscal challenges’
Source: The Treasury “I want to talk today about what it means to integrate fiscal and economic advice, with an eye to the long-term horizon. I will lay out the productivity...
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Community Committee voices concern on homelessness
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Community Committee is urging the Government to consider how nationwide targets for emergency housing are impacting on homelessness in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau. Committee Chair, Councillor...
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David Seymour – Speech to Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning to you all. Thank you to Simon and his team at the Business Chamber for having me. It’s a pleasure to be here. I...
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20,383 marriages registered in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is wishing New Zealanders a happy Valentines Day, and revealing some insight into how many couples tied the knot...
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Kiwi businesses to face reduced AML burden
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to reduce the regulatory burden on New Zealand businesses by improving the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act 2009,...
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Better protection for victims of litigation abuse
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will better protect victims of litigation abuse in family proceedings has passed through Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Going through the Family...
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Greenpeace Statement – ECAN fails to provide free drinking water testing for communities impacted by nitrate contamination
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is shocked by the decision by Environment Canterbury to not provide free water testing for rural communities impacted by nitrate contamination. ECan voted in favour of running...
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Southern Seabirds Trust Seabird Smart Awards
Source: New Zealand Governor General E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei ra, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa....
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Speech for the opening of Wakefield Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government AcknowledgementsGood afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here.It’s a pleasure to join you here today to officially open this beautiful facility at Wakefield Hospital.I’d like to...
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Wānaka McDonald’s saga exposes bureaucratic barriers
Source: ACT Party Responding to news that the resource consent for a McDonald’s in Wānaka has been declined, ACT Environment spokesperson Cameron Luxton says: “A legitimate business has been blocked from...
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NZ banks should follow Macquarie’s lead, ditch the climate cabal
Source: ACT Party ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron is renewing calls for Kiwi banks to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance in the wake of the withdrawal of Australia’s Macquarie...
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Wanted: Young tradie to take ACT MP’s seat in Youth Parliament
Source: ACT Party ACT MP Cameron Luxton – Parliament’s only LBP builder – is on a mission to find a young tradie to take his seat in this year’s Youth...
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Growing the economy means shrinking the Government
Source: ACT Party “The Government’s Going for Growth agenda shows New Zealand has turned the corner. Governments ignored economic growth, taking wealth for granted and wasting billions until we started feeling poor,”...
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ACT welcomes reforms to respect fishers
Source: ACT Party Welcoming the Oceans and Fisheries Minister’s announcement of reforms to the Fisheries Act, ACT Oceans and Fisheries spokesperson Mark Cameron says: “Access to healthy fisheries is practically a...
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SH2 Waioweka Gorge daily closures extended
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The closure of State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waioweka Gorge will be extended as additional days are required next week to complete the maintenance...
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From Traditional to Transformational: Stellar Ace Outlines 2025 Evolution
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – In November 2022, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) made a monumental announcement of auctioning off the right...
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Swift biosecurity response to fruit fly has positive outcome
Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has today applauded the efforts of a south Auckland community, the horticulture industry and Biosecurity New Zealand, to mark the end of...
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Fiscal indicators in line with expectations
Source: New Zealand Government The latest financial statements show the Government’s books are tracking broadly as expected, with some indicators in better shape than forecast at the Half Year Economic...
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Science reforms: Save Science Coalition releases latest toll of science roles in wake of further cuts at Callaghan Innovation
Source: Save Science Over 200 science roles have been cut from the sector since July last year, bringing the total number of roles lost in the government science sector to approximately...
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BusinessNZ – Growth plan endorsed
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has endorsed the Going for Growth plan released by the Minister for Economic Growth, outlining actions to be taken or underway to lift economic and productivity growth. BusinessNZ...
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Release: Willis’ supermarket announcement all talk, no plan
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis’ latest supermarket announcement is painfully weak with no new ideas, no real plan, and no relief for Kiwis struggling with rising grocery costs....
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SH1B Telephone Road upgrade work set to begin
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is set to start next week on an upgrade to the rail crossing on State Highway 1B Telephone Road, east of Hamilton, which will reopen...
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Economy – NZ Treasury: Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the six months ended 31 December 2024
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the six months ended 31 December 2024 were released by the Treasury today. The December results...