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Government to clarify welfare and ACC payments

· February 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing legislation to clarify the law on the impact of ACC payments on welfare entitlement and ensure the process is fair. Social Development...

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Government rams through law attacking workers

· February 17, 2026

Source: Green Party “The passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a dark day for Aotearoa, and shows this government is on the side of big corporates and against the workers.” says Green...

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All wartime service now honoured on Anzac Day

· February 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to formally recognise all those who have served New Zealand in times of war as part of Anzac Day commemorations has passed in Parliament today....

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Minister welcomes settlement for pharmacists

· February 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for pharmacists employed by Health New Zealand, following a vote by members of...

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New Zealand’s first national infrastructure plan unveiled

· February 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The Infrastructure Commission has released the country’s first National Infrastructure Plan Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop requested the plan...

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Teaching Council reviews highlight need for change

· February 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is highlighting the clear, critical need for major change within the Teaching Council following the significant and serious findings of two recent,...

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Members of Gas Security Fund panel named

· February 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Gas and energy industry specialist Andy Knight has been named as chair of the expert panel appointed to advise the Government on projects applying to the...