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Speech to Constructive 2026

· September 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here today at Constructive 2026.  I’d like to thank Ankit Sharma, Phil Brosnan and their team at Master...

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Increasing resilience of economy welcomed

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Reserve Bank’s assessment that the economic recovery is resuming and expected to broaden, has been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Announcing a 0.25 basis...

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Sod turned on Nelson Hospital’s new inpatient building

· September 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The sod has been turned on Nelson Hospital’s new 128-bed inpatient building, marking the beginning of construction, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “We know how important...

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Foundational legislation strengthens support

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The voice of the disability community is reflected in Disability Support Services legislation which passed its final reading in Parliament today. Minister for Disability Issues Louise...

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Road blocked, The Coastal Highway/SH60, Appleby

· September 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police The Coastal Highway/State Highway 60, Appleby, is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash, between Research Orchard Road and...

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Plants with superpowers – and how they can help protect us

· September 1, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 September 2026 The nursery, based at Motukārara, 30 minutes southwest of Christchurch, is growing and selling plants with ‘superpowers’ with a mission to make...

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Agritech project to lift apple productivity

· August 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a research programme to drive productivity and improve profits in the apple industry, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced at the Horticulture New...

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Putting wine waste to work

· August 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a programme to turn a winemaking by product into a valuable resource, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Marlborough produces large volumes of...

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Speech to Building Nations

· August 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here today at Building Nations 2026.  I’d like to thank Nick Leggett, Fraser Wyllie and their team at...

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New petroleum application targets Pegasus Basin

· August 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new notified petroleum prospecting application aims to improve understanding of the offshore Pegasus Basin east of the North Island, a promising but largely under-explored frontier...

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Government moves to ban U16s from social media

· August 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will today introduce the Online Safety Bill which will ban under-16s from social media and put greater responsibilities on technology companies to protect children...

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Satellite trial puts focus on pest plant

· August 24, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 August 2026 Whangamarino is an internationally significant Ramsar wetland and faces a range of threats from invasive plants and animals. DOC Technical Advisor Susan...