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GDP shows economy grew through fuel shock

· September 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s GDP figures show the economy grew in the June quarter, defying expectations of a contraction, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures put GDP...

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Move on, or face the consequences

· September 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Police can soon issue move-on orders to people being disorderly in public places with legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...

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Faster and fairer retirement village repayments

· September 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening protections for retirement village residents through faster repayments, earlier access to money, fairer contracts and stronger minimum standards, Associate Housing Minister Tama...

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Protecting victims by holding stalkers to account

· September 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police As at 31 August, Police has laid 140 charges before the Courts and issued 918 notices under the new stalking and harassment legislation since it came...

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Reforming food safety requirements for hospitality sector

· September 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour and Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard have today announced the next steps in the implementation of the Ministry for Regulation’s Hospitality Sector...

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Anti-stalking law proving highly successful

· September 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new anti-stalking law is proving to be highly successful with police taking over 1,000 actions in just over three months, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...

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Unlocking Auckland city centre after City Rail Link

· September 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Proposals to unlock significantly more housing, jobs and economic activity in Auckland’s city centre are being put out for public consultation, building on the opening of...

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Government backs landmark WOW Exhibition

· September 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $880,000 from the Major Events Fund to support the World of WearableArt (WOW) Exhibition, a new visitor experience that will premiere in...