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Stronger future for the Commerce Commission

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Competition drives economic growth, innovation, and productivity, but New Zealand’s competition laws have not always delivered the outcomes they should, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott...

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Opening remarks – Otago Tourism Policy School

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you, Mayor John Glover, for your opening remarks, and thank you Associate Professor Susan Houge Mackenzie for convening this...

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Tax changes passed to provide fuel price relief

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A bill providing additional temporary support for low-to-middle income working families amid rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict has passed its final reading...

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NZ and Tuvalu reaffirm strong partnership

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo in Auckland today, during his first official visit to New Zealand.  “New Zealand and Tuvalu...

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Consumer NZ upset at possible end of surcharge ban

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson introduced legislation last year to ban in-store card surcharges. 123RF Consumer NZ says it is disappointed by news the...

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Concerns countries in Asia are hoarding jet fuel

· March 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A file photo of a British Airways plane being refuelled. AFP / NurPhoto / Mateusz Wlodarczyk There are concerns some Asian countries are beginning to hoard...

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Speech to the Infrastructure NZ One Day Conference

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone.  It’s great to be here today.  I’d like to thank Katie Bradford for the warm welcome and Nick Leggett and his team at...

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Catch limit changes for two rock lobster fisheries

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Catch limits for spiny rock lobster have been reduced for Gisborne, and increased for Otago following a regular sustainability review, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones...