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Boosting the teacher workforce and investing in success

· March 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is announcing new initiatives to strengthen the teacher workforce, and new data shows supply is at its strongest in two decades, Education Minister Erica Stanford...

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New appointments to University of Otago Council

· March 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced two new appointments to the University of Otago Council.  “Universities play a vital role in educating the workforce New...

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Wāhine Māori overrepresented in the criminal justice system

· March 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Wāhine Māori overrepresented in the criminal justice system MEDIA RELEASE 24 February 2026 Māori women are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system,...

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The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again

· March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A ring net fishing boat in Northland. Seafood NZ  National has announced that, if re-elected, it would ban ring-net fishing in some areas of the Hauraki...

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AI scribe now in every emergency department

· March 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Every emergency department in the country now has access to an artificial intelligence scribe tool, marking a major milestone in reducing administrative burden and freeing up...

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PSA nurses vote to accept settlement

· March 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of two new collective agreements for members of the Public Service Association (PSA), covering Public Health Nurses...