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$3.5m boost to restore fire-damaged Tongariro

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $3.5 million in the restoration of 3000-plus hectares of Tongariro National Park destroyed by two major fires last year, Conservation Minister Tama...

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NZ-AU: EIS Approval for Patterson Lake South Project

· February 20, 2026

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin or the Company) announces it has received Ministerial approval for the Company’s...

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Ship upgrade to improve coastal resilience in disasters

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s ability to support communities following natural disasters and other major emergencies will be improved by an investment into a key coastal bulk ship upgrade,...

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Government supports Falls Dam planning work

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in the future resilience of Central Otago’s primary industries with a $2 million Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) loan to support pre‑construction work...

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Government awards primary sector student scholarships

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Six tertiary students have been awarded scholarships as part of efforts to support farmers and growers on-the-ground, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew...

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Work begins on new inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on a rapid‑build inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The 28‑bed ward will allow services to be relocated...

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Northern Brave duo set to debut for White Ferns

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Nensi Patel of the Northern Brave. www.photosport.nz There are two new players in the White Ferns squad named to take on Zimbabwe later this month. Northern...