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Results stabilise but more work to do

· September 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 indicate achievement is stabilising after years of decline but more needs to be done to lift...

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Wills Month — generosity across generations

· September 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Wills Month highlights how Kiwis can leave a charitable legacy for the next generation, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Louise Upston says. “Between now and 2050,...

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New Research Reveals How Asia’s Wealthiest Families Give

· September 8, 2026

Source: Media Outreach Global research explores how newer wealth, continued business ownership, and family stewardship influence philanthropic practices among Asia’s wealthiest families Roughly 94 percent of Asia‘s wealthiest families are...

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New Zealand continues its support to Ukraine

· September 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has renewed the deployment of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel in support of Ukraine’s self-defence, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Paul...

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Government funds more classrooms for growing schools

· September 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Staff and students at ten schools with significant roll growth pressure will benefit from 34 additional classrooms and a new gym, Education Minister Erica Stanford says....

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Telehealth review released with new initiatives

· September 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government An independent review into mental health and addiction telehealth services has been released today, alongside new initiatives that respond directly to its findings, Mental Health Minister...

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Free online food safety training benefits thousands

· September 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Thousands of food business staff have benefitted from the Government’s new online food safety courses so far, with the third free module in the series going...

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Stewart Island air service boosted by RIF loan

· September 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Air connectivity to Stewart Island has been boosted with a Regional Infrastructure Fund loan to the island’s sole airline, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says....

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Government backs Taranaki economy, jobs

· September 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government An industry-led initiative to help Taranaki firms pursue large-scale procurement opportunities has been accelerated by a Regional Infrastructure Fund grant of $3 million, Regional Development Minister...