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Foreign Minister appoints Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand

· April 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Heather Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand.  “Heather Simpson has extensive governance experience and as a current board member, a strong understanding of the strategic importance...

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Greyhound racing to end as bill passes

· April 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed the passing of legislation to end greyhound racing saying it is a decisive step reflecting the clear will of New...

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Primary Teachers’ vote to accept pay settlement

· April 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA). A ballot on the second of April...

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Young people are turning their lives around

· April 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The latest Annual Report on the Child and Youth Strategy, released today, has clearly shown a transformation in youth offending.  Minister for Children Karen Chhour wants...

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Marsden Point to get diesel storage capacity boost

· April 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Marsden Point. RNZ / Peter de Graaf The government will put more than $20 million towards additional diesel storage capacity at Marsden Point. The arrangement –...

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Government supports additional diesel storage

· April 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will enter into an agreement to support an additional 90 million litres of storage for diesel at Marsden Point in Northland to boost New...