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NZ demands for similar medication scheme to Australia

New Zealanders living with rare diseases are calling on their government for a similar medicine discount system to Australia. Currently, only a third of all prescription medications are subsidised across the Tasman, putting people with less common illnesses at a significant disadvantage. Samantha Lenik was diagnosed with Pompeii disease, a genetic condition which lacks specific …

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Reading for pleasure, an overlooked skill

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A recent study has found some school curriculums within New Zealand focus on the development of technical reading skills, but reading for pleasure is not a priority. Researchers say narrowly focusing on skills alone has not served younger generations well, and that enjoyment of reading needs to be supported and valued, alongside skill. The Wire’s …

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Adequate Infrastructure Could Have Eased Auckland Flooding

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Auckland experienced four months of rain in just one day last Friday, embattling the city with storm water causing untold amounts of damage. The unprecedented floods have called into question the cities capacity for withstanding floods, with excessive amounts of paving and not enough soil to retain flood waters, experts are calling for Auckland, and …

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Chris Hipkins to be NZ PM

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The New Zealand Labour party has moved quickly to settle on Chris Hipkins as their leader to be Prime Minister and to lead them into the upcoming October Election. A previous Education Minister, the 44 year old replaces Jacinda Ardern to take on the Nationals Christopher Luxon. Which Chris will voters choose? Image: Image – …

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Jacinda Ardern resigns as New Zealand’s PM

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In a suprising and shocking move, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced she will resign on 7 February. In a press conference she told reporters she has nothing left in the tank to continue her position. What legacy has she left and what challenges does New Zealand face in the future? Produced By: Eduardo …

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New Zealand to make platforms to pay for news content

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New Zealand is looking to introduce a bill where Google and Facebook would pay media outlets for news content. The bill is followed by a similar one from Australia in 2021, which initially Facebook refused and blocked all news content from its platform. But will there be any benefit for New Zealand’s media? Produced By: …

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Permanent Residency applications streamlined for NZ citizens

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Medical Checks, income thresholds and health conditions are being waived for New Zealanders currently waiting on permanent residency through the subclass 189 Visa. In a move designed to clear the backlog of 11,500 applications, permanent residency can be acquired in about six months under the new federal plan. With permanent residency allowing New Zealand citizens …

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