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Three-month closure for Kaikōura rock lobster

· June 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishery in the Kaikoura Marine Area will keep the fishery sustainable and prepare it for the peak fishing season,...

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Progress continues across all five health targets

· June 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders are being seen and treated sooner across the health system, with the latest results showing continued improvement across all five Government health targets...

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New research to support yellow-legged hornet response

· June 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Four new research projects will help the ongoing efforts, led by Biosecurity New Zealand, to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet from New Zealand, say Science Minister Penny...

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Funding boost for hospices across New Zealand

· June 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Hospices will receive a funding boost to strengthen palliative care services across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Thousands of New Zealanders and their families...

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Disabled leadership capability backed

· June 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A range of disability community organisations have been awarded funding to strengthen their governance capability by the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha.  Disability Issues Minister...

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Government amps up Rockquest funding

· June 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has increased annual funding for events delivered by Rockquest Promotions by $50,000 per year, acknowledging the rising costs for these events, Education Minister Erica...

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99.5 per cent benefiting from KiwiSaver change

· June 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government 99.5 per cent of people contributing to KiwiSaver through their wages or salaries can look forward to greater security in retirement thanks to the increase in...