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Ministry of Justice officials 'revised' the timeframe for the police watchdog rollout.

Talking points given to Peters describe New Zealand as a friend of Israel.

The increase in needle use is putting pressure on traditional harm reduction services.

Staff told reductions in workforce numbers being considered.

Julie Anne Genter says consultation was not broad enough before Rongotai was renamed.

37 secretaries and chief executives attended a leaders' retreat in Upper Hutt.

Reopening the Chateau on the other hand, could boost local economy by $56m over 60 years.

Advice contradicts Peters’ claim UNDRIP India FTA clause breaches the coalition deal.

A paper prepared by consultants suggests the idea of a Government-backed flood insurer.

The document outlines a proposal to cut 28 roles and 'remove' a team from the regions.

Spending includes AI tools, licences and staff training across public services.

Tertiary Education Minister says it didn't deliver a 'good enough return' for that price.

Officials initially suggested a 10% increase in spending but then backtracked.

Winston Peters caught up with Sir Michael Jones in Samoa in June.

Redundancy costs averaged $52,500 per person in 2025.

Hundreds of pages of advice ministers received before Budget Day are being published.

The gift is displayed in the Police Museum in Porirua.

Overall complaints about the school lunch programme have been decreasing.

More than $1.4m has gone on power and gas while Chateau Tongariro sits closed.

The Public Service Association was told the campaign breaches political neutrality rules.

Union warns agency cuts and AI plans could risk public services.

Simon Watts says no Government funding proposals were discussed during meeting.

Inland Revenue said the advertisements targeted those who were already eligible.

The Government provided a 30% mileage rate boost in April to tackle rising fuel prices.

The Police Minister says he supports any measures that improve police and public safety.

Fuel supply concerns are part of the Electoral Commission's contingency planning.

"I want to apologise for the need to keep this decision private," the broadcaster said.

The Department of Conservation says it has continued to engage with iwi.

Citizenship tests are being rolled out from late 2027.

Winston Peters has not ruled out efforts to revive the liquidated franchise.

Govt agencies say their plans align with new Public Service Act requirements.