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Advisory: New Analytical Notes model pension scenarios

· July 30, 2026

Source: The Treasury The Treasury has published two Analytical Notes, the latest in a series of background papers to support the Treasury’s 2025 Long-term Fiscal Statement. These papers contribute to...

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Deputy Chair appointed to Reserve Bank Board

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis today announced the appointment of Byron Pepper as Deputy Chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board.  “Byron Pepper has made...

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The Notifiable Disease Selection Framework

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 30 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Notifiable Disease Selection Framework explains how decisions are made about which diseases must be notified...

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Contract signed for Scott Base redevelopment

· July 30, 2026

Source: Antarctica New Zealand 30 July 2026 The Scott Base redevelopment has entered its delivery phase following the signing of the main construction contract with Wellington-headquartered construction firm LT McGuinness....

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Business Canterbury Welcomes Employment Leave Act

· July 30, 2026

Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the passing of the Employment Leave Act, which replaces the Holidays Act after decades of complexity and uncertainty. Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “Congratulations...

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Dog control guidelines updated for safety

· July 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Updated dog control guidelines released today will help keep Kiwis safer while the Government continues its review of dog control laws, Local Government Minister Simon Watts...

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Holidays Act headache finally over as leave reform delivered

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Employment Leave Bill has passed its third and final reading, ushering in a long-awaited overhaul of the law that provides employees with employment leave entitlements, like annual and sick leave, Workplace Relations and Safety...

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Better firearm laws locked and loaded

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Arms Bill passed its final reading in Parliament today meaning New Zealanders will soon have much better firearms laws that respect licenced firearm owners and...

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New investment to boost Otago predator control

· July 29, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 July 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation The investment follows $5.5 million for Wellington and $10 million for Auckland, building momentum behind proven...

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Defence Force to modernise with strike drones

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is beginning the process to purchase long-range one-way strike drones, looking particularly toward Kiwi industry for solutions, Defence Minister Chris Penk says. “We will...

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Youth Hubs to deliver faster access to support

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Young people in Hamilton, Nelson and Hawke’s Bay will soon have faster access to mental health and addiction support through three new Youth Hubs, Mental Health...

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3,000+ social homes delivered in Auckland so far

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has met its 2023 election commitment to deliver 3,000 additional social homes in Auckland during the current term of government, reaching the milestone months...

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Government responds to COVID-19 Inquiry

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today released its response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Emergency support in future shocks to...

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Better crisis response for Auckland region

· July 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today visited the Auckland Police Station to launch the region’s third mental health co-response team, which will help ensure people experiencing...