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Improving services for disabled people and carers

· June 2, 2026

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

· June 2, 2026

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...

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King’s Birthday Honours recipients congratulated

· June 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged the outstanding efforts of this year’s King’s Birthday Honours 2026 recipients.  “The achievements and service of every New Zealander honoured...

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McClay to chair formal UK, and OECD trade meetings

· May 31, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is heading to the United Kingdom to jointly Chair the NZ-UK FTA Trade Committee meeting and to Paris to Vice-Chair...

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NZ bottom trawl footprint remains small

· May 29, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New data shows New Zealand’s trawl footprint continues to cover only a tiny fraction of the country’s waters, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The...

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Budget 2026: Securing New Zealand’s Future

· May 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Mr Speaker,   I move that the Appropriation (2026/27 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time.   E ngā iwi o Te Ūpoko o te Ika.   E te Māngai, ngā Mema Pāremata o ngā rohe pōti me ngā Mema o ngā Rōpū Tōrangapū.   E te motu whānui.    Nei rā te mihi.   Anei te Tahua Rua Mano Rua Tekau mā Ono.    Kia ora...

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Tax system being strengthened

· May 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 introduces tax changes to strengthen New Zealand’s tax system, encourage investment and make it easier to comply with, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. “The...

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Investing in Secondary Achievement

· May 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Budget 2026 invests around $2.1 billion to continue building the foundations of a world-leading education system that sets Kiwi kids up for success, Education Minister Erica...

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Investing in cyber security to protect patient data

· May 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Cyber security across New Zealand’s health system will be significantly strengthened to better protect sensitive patient information and ensure services remain safe and reliable, Health Minister...

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Funding to boost resilient planning system

· May 28, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will benefit from better information about natural hazard risks, and faster and more consistent planning decisions under major new investment in the Government’s planning...

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Takahē move into Golden Bay

· May 28, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 May 2026 The release follows the recent completion of a predator-proof fence stretching across the base of the spit, supported by extensive ongoing predator...

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New technology means safer communities

· May 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New investment in Budget 2026 will ensure faster, better emergency responses, and make New Zealand more resilient, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Right...

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AI breast screening tool one step closer

· May 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The next steps are underway to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into breast screening, supporting earlier detection and better outcomes for women, Health Minister Simeon Brown says....

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Government boosts funding to tackle wilding pines

· May 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in rural productivity by supercharging efforts to tackle the spread of wilding pines, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “Wilding pines threaten productive...

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Projects selected to improve accessibility

· May 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Programmes aimed at addressing access issues for disabled people in street navigation, reading, housing and sports education through technology will soon get a boost, Disability Issues...

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Hawke’s Bay mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure

· May 21, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley and Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum will be meeting with McCain representatives to discuss the reasons for the company’s closure. LDR...