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Kiwi space tech innovation awarded
Source: New Zealand Government Space Minister Chris Penk has today announced the successful recipient of round two of the Kiwi Space Activator pilot programme, which is helping launch innovative Kiwi...
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Treasury confirms $5 billion bill for Luxon’s climate inaction
Source: Green Party Treasury has put a price tag on Luxon’s Government’s climate inaction, with new analysis showing it could cost up to $5 billion to buy the offshore carbon...
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Three Police staff to be charged following lengthy investigations
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to acting Deputy Commissioner Tim Anderson: Police are moving to prosecute three staff members following separate investigations arising from a rapid review of Police...
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Maximum Contribution Applying in Each Region From 1 July 2026
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 11 June 2026 Background Under section 53 of the Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018, the Director-General of Health has...
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In Search of Giants: Surveying Powelliphanta
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Nina Mercer, Planning and Performance Advisor Crawling around in the dirt on the forest floor isn’t something I’ve done a lot of, but that’s because I’ve never snailed before! And snailing must be one of the more rewarding pieces...
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Charter schools helping students achieve their potential
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Education David Seymour welcomes the publication of the first public annual reports from charter schools. “Charter schools are unlocking young New Zealanders’ potential. Students...
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Known risks ignored: sawmill penalised after two serious injuries
Source: Worksafe New Zealand A Gisborne sawmill failed to manage known risks on its site, seriously injuring two workers within weeks of each other – and has now been penalised...
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New Science Investment Plan to drive economic growth and prosperity
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released its Science Investment Plan, setting a clear long‑term direction for how public science funding will drive New Zealand’s economic growth, resilience and...
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Government & Industry accelerate world-leading farm technology
Source: New Zealand Government The Government and industry are jointly backing a new AgriZeroNZ programme to help roll out world-leading farm technologies that will strengthen the competitiveness and profitability of...
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Technical bulletin: When to notify WorkSafe about safety-critical element failures or damage
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 10 June 2026 This technical bulletin helps operators of major hazard facilities and petroleum installations understand when they must notify WorkSafe about damage to or failure...
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Energy speech to Auckland Business Chamber
Source: New Zealand Government Well, a very good morning, everyone. It is wonderful to be here, and thank you so much to Simon Bridges and the Auckland Business Chamber for...
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Two scenarios being considered for potential PC120 changes
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee has today endorsed two scenarios for potential changes to Plan Change 120 for feedback from local boards and iwi authorities,...
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Ensuring safer drinking water in schools
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $30m through the Drinking Water in Schools Programme to ensure more rural and remote schools can upgrade their drinking water, Minister of...
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Workers’ analysis of Budget 2026
Source: NZCTU Security for all? The government has framed Budget 26 as one that will “secure New Zealand’s future”. The key argument that Minister Willis and Prime Minister Luxon want...
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Parenting support strengthened with Budget investment
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more families will have access to evidence-based support to help parents meet their children’s learning and development needs, following a $20 million investment in parenting...
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Auckland once again recognised as a Tree City of the World
Source: Auckland Council Auckland has been recognised as a Tree City of the World, for a seventh consecutive year. Trees are an important part of the identity of Tāmaki Makaurau...
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Seasonal closure to support orange roughy
Source: New Zealand Government A seasonal closure covering thousands of square kilometres of deepwater fishery east of the South Island will protect spawning orange roughy and help the stock recover,...
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Training boost for 20,000 children’s workers to keep kids safe
Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 will fund mandatory training for 20,000 core children’s workers and improve system capacity to protect children at risk of harm, Child Poverty Reduction Minister...
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New AML code delivers practical changes for New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will soon face fewer unnecessary barriers to proving who they are under a refreshed anti-money laundering Identity Verification Code of Practice announced today by...
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Shot kea euthanised, highlights need to live alongside them
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 June 2026 Kea are an endangered native parrot and one of the most intelligent birds in the world. They are a protected species found...
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Hidden hazard: farm safety drive exposes substances risk gap
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 June 2026 A safety push across sheep, beef and dairy farms has revealed significant gaps in hazardous substances management – and clear, practical ways to...
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HIPC Rule 3A: Notification requirements for indirect collection of health information
Source: Privacy Commissioner IPP3A is about an agency’s obligations when it collects personal information indirectly (collecting from someone other than the person themselves). Under IPP3A, if an agency collects someone’s...
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Entangled whale freed
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 June 2026 On Tuesday, the Department of Conservation, with the support of southern right whale experts, launched a rescue mission to free the whale,...
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New analysis suggests New Zealand’s political conversation has a two-week memory
Source: Press Release Service Headline: New analysis suggests New Zealand’s political conversation has a two-week memory An analysis of how New Zealand discussed politics in May 2026 finds that no...
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Tertiary Research Excellence Fund focused on driving economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government The introduction of the new Tertiary Research Excellence Fund (TREF) will direct research effort towards economic growth while cutting red tape, says Penny Simmonds, Minister for...
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Improving services for disabled people and carers
Source: New Zealand Government Disabled people and their carers will see further improvements to disability support services with a new community consultation, and work about to get underway to provide...
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Powering up data-driven social investment
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s largest research database is set for a major upgrade to support smarter, evidence-based decisions and build better futures for New Zealanders, Minister of Statistics...