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RIF funding underpins geothermal sector

· March 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ringfenced $50 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the development of geothermal projects, Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “Early-stage...

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Bringing heat to New Zealand’s geothermal sector

· March 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unveiled its strategy to harness the tremendous power of its geothermal resources and double its energy use by 2040, Resources Minister Shane Jones...

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ERO’s school reports strengthened and improved

· March 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Parents will soon benefit from clearer, more useful information on how their child’s school is performing through an overhaul to ERO’s school reports, Education Minister Erica...

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Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga

· March 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed the Terms of Reference and membership for a Government Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga, Emergency Management and Recovery Associate Minister Chris...

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Moving health decisions closer to home

· March 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government From 1 July, decision-making within Health New Zealand will shift closer to patients, communities, and hospitals, ensuring decisions are made in the right place at the...

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More staff, extra beds as hospitals prepare for winter

· March 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand will invest an additional $25 million to boost hospital capacity, increase staffing, and prepare the health system for higher demand over the busy...

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Settlement welcomed for PSA members

· March 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for Policy, Advisory, Knowledge and Specialist (PAKS) members represented by the Public Service...

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Support cut as boarder income changes take effect

· March 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Families with disabled children are facing reductions in support under new rules that include income from boarders in assessments for accommodation supplements or income-related rent...