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Government acts on conservation bill concerns

· June 25, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  25 June 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation “New Zealanders care deeply about conservation – and so does the Government. We know how dear...

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Public Speech at Lincoln University

· June 25, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  25 June 2026 Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa. I’m delighted to be back here at Lincoln; you have a special place in my...

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Conservation Amendment Bill needs to start again

· June 25, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka’s decision to drop the disposal and exchange clauses from his Conservation Amendment Bill shows public pressure is working, but...

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Free holidays not worth dying for

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Young New Zealanders who courier drugs are risking their lives, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. “Our young people are being targeted to do things which...

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Tourism Policy Statement sets sector direction

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is setting a clear pathway to grow tourism so that New Zealand businesses, workers and communities see benefits, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston...

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New High-Grade Uranium Discovery Identified at PLS Project

· June 25, 2026

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) announces it has successfully completed its 2026 winter drilling...

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NZ Economy: No Strait answers says BusinessNZ

· June 25, 2026

Source: BusinessNZ The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows New Zealand’s economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic, but inflation, interest rates and business confidence remain closely linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising...

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New East Wing opens at Taranaki Base Hospital

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Taranaki patients will benefit from significantly improved hospital care with the official opening of Taranaki Base Hospital’s New East Wing, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate...

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Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill passes third reading

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to protect the integrity of the State redress system passed its third reading today, Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s...

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$215 million boost from new travel option

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Travellers arriving on a new, simpler travel option for eligible Chinese and Pacific visitors have already brought $215 million into New Zealand’s economy in only six...

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Primary Industries New Zealand Summit

· June 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government It is a genuine pleasure to join you at this important Agriculture Conference — a key gathering for our primary sector as we look ahead to...

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Feedback sought on catch limits and sustainability

· June 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The public’s views are being sought on proposed changes for catch limits and sustainability measures for 22 fish stocks, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says....

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Funding strengthens rural emergency response

· June 24, 2026

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund all medicines used in community emergency care to support Primary Response in Medical Emergency (PRIME) services from 1 July 2026. PRIME services are delivered by...

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Multi school contracts for charter sponsors

· June 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government With the third reading passage of the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill, it will now be easier for successful charter school sponsors to open...