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Release: More road deaths likely if evidence not followed
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Any road deaths as a result of increased speed limits will now be on the Government’s hands. “Where it is safe to do so, we...
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Citizenship applications completed up 54 per cent in December
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Department of Internal Affairs [the Department] has achieved significant progress in completing applications for New Zealand citizenship. ...
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Health – Proper funding of primary care nurses key to Kiwis getting into GPs – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Primary care nurses must be paid the same as hospital nurses to fix the chronic staff shortages causing New Zealanders to be turned away from GP...
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Raising speed limits on undivided highways invites trouble
Source: Green Party The Government’s move to increase speed limits substantially on dozens of stretches of rural and often undivided highways will result in more serious harm. “The Government’s pro-growth...
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Speed limit reduction reversals begin
Source: New Zealand Government Reversals to Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions begin tonight and will be in place by 1 July, says Minister of Transport Chris Bishop. “The previous government...
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Transport Sector – Transporting New Zealand backs speed limit changes
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s Government announcement reversing speed limit reductions on 38 sections of the...
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Health – $500k vape kit deal ‘reeks of tobacco tactics’ – Asthma Foundation
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation The Government has forked out more than half a million dollars on vapes to help adults quit smoking – despite these products not being approved for...
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Budget will be delivered on 22 May
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced Budget 2025 – the Growth Budget – will be delivered on Thursday 22 May. “This year’s Budget will drive forward...
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Vodafone Egypt secures top spot in the Best Places to Work for Women ranking list for 2024
Source: Media Outreach CAIRO, EGYPT – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 January 2025 – Vodafone Egypt has been named the #1 Best Place to Work for Women, a prestigious recognition...
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Release: Luxon misleading on the economy
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is misleading the public by falsely claiming the economy has been in recession for three years. “Let’s set the record straight:...
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Slither into Savings with iShopChangi’s Lunar New Year Bonanza in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach Kick off the Year of the Snake early with iShopChangi as it rolls out a dazzling array of deals on Lunar New Year essentials. Avoid the festive...
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Activist News – Genocide Hotline – action that will save Palestinian lives – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa The genocide hotline we launched last week has taken off. It has enthused our supporters with a campaign which gets civil society to act when...
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NZ-AU: Perseus Mining takes Final Investment Decision on Yaoure CMA Underground Project
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Perth, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — perseus mining takes final investment decision on CMA UNDERGROUND PROJECT at yaouré Perth, Western Australia/January 28, 2025/Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX:PRU)...
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Opposing Govt Policy – Hear our voice PM – the PSA’s campaign against asset sales begins today
Source: PSA The PSA firmly rejects any return to selling state assets following today’s comments from the Prime Minister. Christopher Luxon said National may seek a mandate for asset sales at...
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Energy Sector – New risk management contracts improve market design
Source: Electricity Retailers’ Association of New Zealand The Electricity Retailers’ Association of New Zealand (ERANZ) welcomes today’s launch of a new standardised super-peak hedge contract to be auctioned and brokered by...
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ChildFund – Make the Case for Aid or Have It taken away
Source: ChildFund New Zealand President Trump has issued an immediate stop-work order for all USA funded aid projects to align aid budgets with his foreign policy agenda. This will cause chaos...
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PM emphasises importance of growth in 2025
Source: New Zealand Government For the Government, 2025 will bring a relentless focus on unleashing the growth we need to lift incomes, strengthen local businesses and create opportunity.Prime Minister Christopher...
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Tax Issues – Overwhelming support for Capital Gains Tax welcomed – TJA
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 28 January 2025 – A new survey showing strong support for a capital gains tax among workers has been welcomed by Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA)....
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Parliament must condemn hateful ‘hotline’ targeting Israeli visitors
Source: ACT Party Responding to the Palestinian Solidarity Network’s ‘hotline’ for reporting Israeli soldiers holidaying in New Zealand, ACT MP Simon Court says: “John Minto and his followers, in their pursuit of...
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The State of the Nation
Source: ACT Party The Haps Public hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill have begun. David Seymour kicked off proceedings, throwing down the gauntlet on equal rights and fielding questions from...
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“Something is very wrong in our society and economy” – NZCTU Workforce Survey shows people fear for future
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Insecurity in work, housing, and health among working people has emerged as the key finding from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions...
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Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines celebrates milestones, thanks media and content creators at annual Pasasalamat event
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2025 – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines kicked off 2025 with its annual Pasasalamat event on January...
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Release: Nicola Willis prioritises visitors over everyday Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Labour Party In her first announcement as Economic Growth Minister, Nicola Willis chose to loosen restrictions for digital nomads from other countries, rather than focus on everyday...
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Students are back at school
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes students back to school with a call to raise attendance from last year. “The Government encourages all students to attend...
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Going for Growth: New rules for visiting tourists
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is relaxing visitor visa requirements to allow tourists to work remotely while visiting New Zealand, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford...
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Housing Minister opens new Epuni development
Source: New Zealand Government The opening of Kāinga Ora’s development of 134 homes in Epuni, Lower Hutt will provide much-needed social housing for Hutt families, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.“I’ve...
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Speech to the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand
Source: ACT Party Delivered by Hon David Seymour on 26 January 2025, hosted by the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand in Remuera. Thank you Gillian, and the Board of the...