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Hunua Quarry development fast-tracked

· October 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A third substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones say. This is the...

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NZ First to increase funding and support to NZ Coastguard

· October 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand First span>New Zealand First will increase government funding of NZ Coastguard, ensuring this vital frontline service has the resources it needs to continue protecting New Zealanders on...

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SH54 resilience improvements on the way

· October 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A crash-prone bridge in Manawatū currently down to one lane is set to be replaced with funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane...

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New term, same story; attendance up again

· October 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Provisional school attendance data for Term 3 2026 shows despite a tough flu season in person attendance rates were the highest of any Term 3 since 2022,...

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International tourism nears full recovery

· October 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government International visitor numbers are now within a whisker of pre-pandemic levels, with four months left to go in the year and the summer season yet to...

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Open ocean opportunities for iwi aquaculture

· October 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has set aside areas suitable for aquaculture to ensure Marlborough iwi have the opportunity to contribute to the region’s open ocean aquaculture boom, Oceans...

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Order to train fewer nurses counter-intuitive

· October 14, 2026

 Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Government’s sudden cap on nursing students is a failure of workforce planning and shows there’s no credible plan to build a sustainable homegrown...

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Tech and Governance – Meet the Value Archaeologist

· October 14, 2026

Source: Aligned Outcomes Key facts Martin Johnston, Director of Cost Optimisation at Aligned Outcomes, has launched the Value Archaeologist – a campaign encouraging Australian organisations to uncover hidden savings within...

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Diesel reserve extended to maintain fuel security

· October 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has extended an agreement for a 550,000-barrel strategic diesel reserve until August 2027 to maintain New Zealand’s fuel resilience, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and...

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Long overdue replacement for critical bridge

· October 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Another bridge on South Canterbury’s State Highway 82 will be replaced, through funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister...

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Survivor Support and Recognition Fund to open next year

· October 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has approved a third and final round of the Survivor Support and Recognition Fund (SSRF). The fund supports community-led services and initiatives for survivors...