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Source: Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Today The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) is launching Your GP. The specialist who knows you; He hononga whānau, he oranga whānui – a national marketing campaign that recognises the expertise, leadership and lifelong relationships that sit at the heart of this medical … Read more
Source: Alliance Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Wednesday 23rd of September The Alliance Party is proud to unveil an ambitious, modern housing policy designed to bring our national housing infrastructure into the twenty-first century. Alliance Party housing spokesperson and candidate for Palmerston North, Joshua Moss, said the policy was founded primarily on one overarching principle: … Read more
Source: Alliance Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Wednesday 23rd of September. The Alliance Party has further elaborated on its social security and welfare policies, with a focus on the elimination of child poverty. Alliance social security spokesperson and West Coast-Tasman candidate Sara Dyatlova Murphy said the policy provides greater detail on the previously announced Universal … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says new legislation to replace the Resource Management Act will cut red tape, unlock investment and help grow our export-led economy. The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill passed their third reading in Parliament yesterday. Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says the new legislation is a huge milestone … Read more
Source: Alliance Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Wednesday 23 September 2026 The Alliance Party has announced Joshua Moss as its candidate for Palmerston North. At 21 years old, Mr Moss is one of the younger candidates standing in this election. He is a union and environmental activist, and a student in resource and environmental planning. … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand 23 September 2026 Aotearoa New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has presented Palestinian statehood recognition as an example of New Zealand pursuing an independent, multi-directional foreign policy including where New Zealand has differed from some of its closest partners. For Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ), Palestine is not … Read more
Source: Avast New Avast research reveals an “AI confidence trap” Auckland, 23 September 2026 – New Zealanders are confident they can catch an AI fake, but our judgements don’t match our actions. 66% of New Zealand adults are convinced they’d catch an AI fake the moment they saw one. And 40% have shared, or considered … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the Coalition Government has committed one of its most destructive acts against nature this term, pushing through legislation replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) last night, in the final sitting days of Parliament. For more than three decades, the RMA has been New Zealand’s overarching legal framework governing how land, water, … Read more
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa The OECD gave New Zealand a zero rating for its lack of policies to manage the risks of lobbying. In an upcoming webinar, politicians from across the political spectrum will be asked what they will do to improve this dire situation. Health Coalition Aotearoa is hosting the free lunchtime webinar on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Mothers and babies will receive more support in the crucial days after birth, with legislation now passed that will, in future, allow every mother up to three days of inpatient postnatal care, say Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. “This is about putting mothers at the heart…
Source: Press Release Service Headline: When the Dairy Becomes the Takeaway Go-To in Town Discover how hot food is transforming New Zealand dairies, bakeries and superettes, giving local stores a new way to serve customers and grow trade. The post When the Dairy Becomes the Takeaway Go-To in Town first appeared on PR.co.nz.
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government has agreed to regulate white and orange hydrogen through the Natural Environment Act framework, providing a clearer pathway for industry to explore and develop the emerging resource. Resources Minister Shane Jones and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop say the decision provides greater certainty to industry, iwi and hapū,…
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 September 2026 The Mid Canterbury club helped plant natives at Buicks Bridge, near the Ōtūwharekai/Ashburton Lakes, where there was significant damage on a hillside by other 4WD users of the area. DOC Community Ranger Stephanie Mercer says there were large wheel ruts up the hill and the club hoped…
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which implements shared redress agreed between Moriori and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Bill will give effect to the shared redress arrangements negotiated by Moriori and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri, and agreed as part of their…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making common-sense changes to get innovative agricultural products to farmers and growers faster, while maintaining New Zealand’s high standards, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. “For too long, farmers, growers, and manufacturers have faced delays and costs getting access to new agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines.” “That means…
Source: Worksafe New Zealand A recent WorkSafe initiative has found many joinery businesses could benefit from improving how they manage machine safety, workplace health risks, and hazardous substances. The insights come from proactive visits to more than 600 wood product manufacturing businesses between January and March this year, including over 100 joinery workshops, most of…
Source: New Zealand Government Shorter waits, faster treatment, and more timely access to care are benefiting patients across New Zealand, with all five of the Government’s health targets improving in the April to June quarter, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “After years of decline, healthcare is improving steadily under this Government. Waiting lists are shorter,…
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology September 23, 2026 (Left to right) Sue Nepe, Hana Fox At 69 and 72 years old, Sue Nepe (Ngāti Toa) and Hana Fox (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tainui) are showing that learning doesn’t stop at retirement. Through EIT Ruatōrea’s Auto Engineering course, they’re gaining practical skills, building confidence and challenging perceptions…
Source: Family First The new RSE Curriculum The new version of the Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum has just been released. Schools will be required to start using it in Years 9–10 from the beginning of next year, but not until the beginning of 2029 for Years 0–8. BACKGROUND In early 2025, the Ministry…
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New research by Auckland University has found addressing nurse shortages in post-operative care may save 182 lives a year because short-staffed wards have higher rates of potentially preventable deaths and complications after their surgeries. The newly published research analysed 202,428 patients undergoing 223,415 operations against Te Whatu Ora nursing staffing … Read more
Source: New Zealand National Party Exciting news – we’ve just passed legislation to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA) once and for all! For 35 years, the RMA has acted as a handbrake on growth, making it harder to produce the food and fibre and build the homes, infrastructure and energy projects New Zealand needs … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Today marks a significant milestone for Horowhenua and the lower North Island as we celebrate the first year since construction began on the Ōtaki to north of Levin Road of National Significance project, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “A year ago today, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and I joined our delivery…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for sightings of Braydon Hepworth, reported missing from Christchurch. The 21-year-old was last seen on England Street in Linwood on Monday 14 September and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Police and Braydon’s family have concerns for his welfare and would like to see…
Source: New Zealand Government The National Ticketing Solution (NTS), also known as Motu Move, will roll out fully in Canterbury from today, marking an important milestone in delivering an easier and more convenient way for passengers to pay for public transport across New Zealand, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Current public transport ticketing systems are…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Totara North in the Far North District this morning. The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 10 (Twin Coast Discovery Highway) was reported to Police at about 7.30am. State Highway 10 is closed between Otangaroa Road and Taratara Road. A diversion…
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Sergeant Mark Harrison Police are currently undertaking a search of the Waikato River in Hamilton where a person is suspected to have entered the river. Police first received a report at 1.30am near Swarbrick Landing off River Road. Search and Rescue boats and a Police helicopter have been assisting…
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