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Cracking down on nitrous oxide misuse

· April 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking further steps to tighten controls on nitrous oxide to reduce harm and curb its illegitimate use, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Police...

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Finalists announced for manufacturing awards

· April 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The finalists of the annual Minister for Manufacturing Awards reflect the innovation, creativity and tenacity of the industry, Minister of Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron...

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Business AI use covered by new national survey

· April 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The launch of the Survey of Business Operations, a new national survey, will provide a comprehensive, up‑to‑date picture of how New Zealand businesses use Artificial Intelligence and...

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Accelerated aviation rules programme takes off

· April 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government An ambitious programme to modernise New Zealand’s civil aviation rules has commenced, enabling 20 years of changes to be made over a two-year period, Associate Transport...

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Where does your tax money actually go?

· April 29, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand In the year to 30 June, 2025, total government spending was $183.5 billion. RNZ You pay tax, the government spends it. But what does it spend...