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Visitor numbers reflect continued tourism growth

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New data showing international visitor numbers continue to grow shows confidence is increasing in the sector, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. New international travel...

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Foreign Minister welcomes Deputy PM of Lao PDR to New Zealand

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), His Excellency Thongsavan Phomvihane, on his first official visit to New Zealand.   “New Zealand’s relationship with...

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Targeting financial assistance to those most in need

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to ensure the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system by better targeting financial assistance to those most in need, Social Development...

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Communities to lead targeted social support

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Communities will have more power to decide how social services funding is spent locally under a new approach being delivered through the Government’s Social Investment Fund,...

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New gas data supports action to keep lights on

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s natural gas reserves have fallen sharply over the past year, and the latest figures show why the Government is working hard to secure the...

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Move-on orders legislation introduced

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced legislation today which provides Police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public...

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Tribute to Sir Kenneth Keith

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop has paid tribute to the life and contribution of the Rt Hon Sir Kenneth Keith ONZ KBE PC KC, who has died aged...

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Bringing specialist paediatric palliative care closer

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Children with serious illnesses and their families will be better supported with compassionate, specialist paediatric palliative care closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Families...