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Report reveals accessibility gaps holding New Zealanders back

· March 25, 2026

Source: Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) Wellington, New Zealand – Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) has released a major national report, highlighting entrenched accessibility barriers across Aotearoa, with calls for coordinated, system-wide reform....

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Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year

· March 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit...

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National diabetes action plan launched

· March 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The National Diabetes Roadmap has today been launched to improve care, strengthen prevention, and support better health outcomes for the hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders...

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Funding for Hamilton Airport runway extension

· March 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A project to extend Hamilton Airport runway will receive a $6.5 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, boosting resilience for Waikato and the national aviation...

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Mental health workforce target exceeded

· March 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The frontline mental health and addiction workforce has grown, with the latest target data showing the Government’s workforce target has been exceeded, giving more New Zealanders...