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Economy – OCR increased by 25 basis points to 2.75%
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 2 September 2026 The Monetary Policy Committee today reached consensus to increase the OCR to 25 basis points to 2.75...
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Non-profits welcome new government strategy for New Zealand’s 1m+ family carers
Source: IHC New Zealand 2 September, 2026 The Carers Alliance of 60 national NGOs have welcomed the Government’s commitment to a new Mahi Aroha Carers’ Strategy Action Plan. More than...
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Energy Sector – The lights stay on, but at what cost?
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Genesis Energy’s new gas arrangements announced today will strengthen New Zealand’s electricity security, but Methanex’s decision to indefinitely idle its methanol plants shows the economic cost...
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Greenpeace – Move by US to fund Cook Island port, a trojan horse to start deep sea mining
Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa News that the United States and New Zealand will co-fund a strategic port in the Cook Islands is being labelled a gross act of colonialism and resource...
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Health – Free cervical screening a significant win
Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Making cervical screening free is a significant win in the battle to eliminate cervical cancer, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa says. "I’ve worked for 25 years in primary...
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Polycrisis in the Pacific as El Niño threatens droughts and floods – ChildFund NZ
Source: ChildFund New Zealand On top of a fuel crisis that is turning into a water, food and health crisis, Pacific islands are bracing for the impact of an El...
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Defence News – New Zealand to help Kiribati dispose of WWII munitions
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 2 September 2026 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have arrived in Kiribati, for a joint operation with Kiribati Police to safely dispose of hundreds...
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Pacific – FWCC Reiterates Call for Temporary Stand Down of Players Facing Serious Rape Charges
Source: Fiji Women's Crisis Centre 2 September 2026 The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre (FWCC) notes with deep concern that the two Rewa and Nadi football players currently facing serious rape...
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Health – Funding cervical screening in general practice welcomed, details critical to successful delivery
Source: Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the decision to fund cervical screening in general practice from 1...
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Advocacy – New Zealand did sign a letter criticising Israel which foreshadows sanctions – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) 1 September 2026 PSNA points to a hint of future economic sanctions against Israel, in a statement of concern issued jointly by New Zealand,...