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Protection for hoiho made permanent
Source: New Zealand Government Long-term measures to reduce risk from fishing to hoiho will come into force on 16 September 2026, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Last year...
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Tertiary Minister to strengthen New Zealand’s vocational education links with China
Source: New Zealand Government Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education and Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, is travelling to the People’s Republic of China to visit Beijing, Shanghai...
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Grandstand finish at iconic Rugby Park
Source: New Zealand Government Gisborne’s rugby community celebrated the completion of the John Heikell Grandstand at Rugby Park redevelopment today, marking the return of one of East Coast Tairāwhiti’s most...
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Psychology Assistants hit the books
Source: New Zealand Government Psychology Assistant students are training in New Zealand classrooms for the first time, marking a major milestone in growing the mental health workforce. The first graduates...
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Guide to support staff experiencing stalking
Source: New Zealand Government A new guide to equip workplaces with tools to support employees who experience stalking has been launched by Minister for Women Nicola Grigg today. “Stalking has...
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Calmer, quieter classrooms – as walls go up
Source: New Zealand Government Nearly 200 schools have begun the process of replacing open-plan classrooms with enclosed learning spaces to create quieter, calmer spaces more suited for learning, Education Minister...
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Kōkako contingent to converge on Rotorua
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 July 2026 “I was already besotted by birds – we’d have regular club camps out at Te Kauri Lodge between Otorohanga and Kawhia,” he...
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$10 billion milestone highlights growing investment in New Zealand innovation
Source: New Zealand Government The Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) has now supported more than $10 billion invested by businesses in research and development (R&D) activity, Science, Technology and...
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Better planning for growth and environment
Source: New Zealand Government Resource Management Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court are welcoming the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill being reported back from the Environment...
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Winston Peters: “Hope, And A Better Tomorrow”
Source: New Zealand First Introduction Thank you for being here this afternoon. Mr. President, Members of the New Zealand First Party Board, Ministers and Members of Parliament, delegates of New...
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Domestic cement production secured
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is acting to maintain New Zealand’s ongoing domestic cement manufacturing capacity and ensure our economy remains resilient to global supply chain shocks. “We have...
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DOC on alert after H5 bird flu detection
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 July 2026 DOC is working with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora...
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Kahurangi’s Graham Valley Rd reopens for winter use
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 July 2026 Graham Valley Rd was badly damaged by storms in June and July last year, with six slips coming down – including one...
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A Purple Pain – high-tech and low-tech combine to beat weeds
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 July 2026 Rangers recently used drones to detect purple loosestrife at Lake Papaitonga in Horowhenua. While this worked as a great detection tool, the...
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Faster access to forensic mental health support
Source: New Zealand Government More people in need of forensic mental health services will receive faster access to support following a significant investment, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Forensic...
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Wintering barns deliver environmental and animal welfare benefits for Canterbury farmers
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Winter crop grazing brings environmental risks that are impossible to fully neutralise – whether by nitrate leaching on light soils or surface runoff on rolling...
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Ōrewa seawall project complete, shared pathway open
Source: Auckland Council The new seawall and shared pathway at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is complete and open to the public. The seawall provides increased protection for the...
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Guidance to increase supermarket competition and help lower prices
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has welcomed the release of new Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) guidance that will make it easier for international investors to...
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Power wheelchairs open new horizons for disabled Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government A $3.5 million Government project is aimed at getting 100 people with progressive conditions including Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy, into high-performance power wheelchairs, exploring the...
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Milestone for hunter-led conservation in NZ
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 July 2026 Source: Office of the Minister for Hunting and Fishing Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says the move paves the way for the...
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Findings explore victimisation and youth harm in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Findings explore victimisation and youth harm in New Zealand New Ministry of Justice research shines a spotlight on the victimisation and harm faced...
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Patterson to India to champion New Zealand wool
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson is visiting India this week to promote New Zealand premium strong wool and strengthen relationships at the Bharat Tex 2026 –...
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Flood risk is real, and it's growing
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 09 Jul 2026 | Author: Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council Environment Canterbury Chair Dr Deon Swiggs has acknowledged communities hit by this...
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Crypto ATMs to get guardrails, not the guillotine
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will not proceed with a blanket legislative ban on crypto ATMs, instead taking a targeted and proportionate approach to reducing the criminal misuse of...
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Faster access to FASD support
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is investing $9 million, the single biggest investment ever made in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), to establish community-based hubs in Rotorua/Kawerau, Hawke’s Bay...
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Manufacturing growth surges to five-year high
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has posted its strongest month of growth in nearly five years, with new data showing activity surging to its highest level since July...
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Risk of serious injury when assembling structural steel at ground level
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 9 July 2026 This safety alert covers the importance of carrying out risk assessments and identifying instability risks before assembling structural steel beams on the ground....