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Border Security Bill introduced

· September 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A Bill to strengthen Customs’ ability to combat organised crime and the increasing threats to New Zealand’s borders was introduced to Parliament today. “Our border is...

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Government invests in cleaning up contaminated Crown land

· September 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking a practical step to address contaminated sites on Crown-owned land by supporting coordinated investigation and remediation work across New Zealand, Environment Minister...

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Alliance Party Plan to Eliminate Child Poverty

· September 23, 2026

Source: Alliance Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Wednesday 23rd of September. The Alliance Party has further elaborated on its social security and welfare policies, with a focus on the elimination...

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Federated Farmers celebrates new planning system

· September 23, 2026

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says new legislation to replace the Resource Management Act will cut red tape, unlock investment and help grow our export-led economy. The Planning Bill and...

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Webinar: Politicians to present policies on lobbying

· September 23, 2026

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa The OECD gave New Zealand a zero rating for its lack of policies to manage the risks of lobbying. In an upcoming webinar, politicians from across...

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Three-day stays for mothers and babies now law

· September 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Mothers and babies will receive more support in the crucial days after birth, with legislation now passed that will, in future, allow every mother up to...

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Direction for white and orange hydrogen regulation

· September 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government has agreed to regulate white and orange hydrogen through the Natural Environment Act framework, providing a clearer pathway for industry to explore and...

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Fewer hoops to get innovative agchems to farmers and growers

· September 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making common-sense changes to get innovative agricultural products to farmers and growers faster, while maintaining New Zealand’s high standards, says Food Safety Minister...

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We analyse the new RSE curriculum

· September 23, 2026

Source: Family First The new RSE Curriculum The new version of the Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum has just been released. Schools will be required to start using it...

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National Party Statement – The RMA is gone

· September 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand National Party Exciting news – we’ve just passed legislation to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA) once and for all! For 35 years, the RMA has acted...

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National Ticketing Solution rolls out in Canterbury

· September 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The National Ticketing Solution (NTS), also known as Motu Move, will roll out fully in Canterbury from today, marking an important milestone in delivering an easier...

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UnionPay Showcases at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo

· September 22, 2026

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2026 – On September 17, the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened in Nanning, Guangxi. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay...

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Advancing Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri settlement

· September 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government After more than a decade of negotiations, Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri and the Crown today marked a major legislative milestone in Parliament, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul...

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RMA era ends as new system passes Parliament

· September 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Bills to replace the Resource Management Act have passed their third reading in Parliament, marking the most significant overhaul of New Zealand’s planning system in more...