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Wednesday 04 November 2026

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Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard
30 Oct 2026   /

Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard

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NZ, Brazil establish bilateral trade and investment dialogue
21 Oct 2026   /

NZ, Brazil establish bilateral trade and investment dialogue

New Zealand and Brazil have agreed to set up a dedicated Trade and Investment Dialogue to expand commercial ties and explore future trade negotiations.


Kiwifruit Action Plan launches as India FTA enters into force…
20 Oct 2026   /

Kiwifruit Action Plan launches as India FTA enters into force…

The entry into force of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has triggered the official launch of the Kiwifruit Action Plan.


Election 2026: National’s 10-point primary sector plan
19 Oct 2026   /

Election 2026: National’s 10-point primary sector plan

The National Party has released its primary sector election manifesto, setting out a 10-commitment policy framework designed to achieve its target of doubling New Zealand’s food and fibre exports.


Election 2026: NZ First proposes scrapping Accredited Employer Work Visa
14 Oct 2026   /

Election 2026: NZ First proposes scrapping Accredited Employer Work Visa

New Zealand First says it wants to scrap the Accredited Employer Work Visa and replace it with a Skilled Work Visa tied toshortages in specific occupations and regions.


Perspectives: We analysed 30 years of debate on genetic modification. This is what’s been missing
13 Oct 2026  

Perspectives: We analysed 30 years of debate on genetic modification. This is what’s been missing

Lincoln University research suggests NZ needs a much wider GM conversation – particularly one that gives greater attention to the cultural and ethical questions that have too often been missing.


Nats promise $20m fish-tech fund, Hauraki protection
12 Oct 2026   /

Nats promise $20m fish-tech fund, Hauraki protection

The National Party has unveiled its fisheries election policy, committing to a $20m Fish Tech Innovation Fund alongside targeted environmental protections across the Hauraki Gulf and Exclusive Economic Zone.


ACT vows to campaign for Year 11 ag
12 Oct 2026   /

ACT vows to campaign for Year 11 ag

The ACT Party says it will campaign to retain Agricultural and Horticultural Science as a standalone Year 11 subject after learning it will not feature as an independent option in the updated NCEA Level 1 secondary school science curriculum.


Sealord takes on TOP over “ideological” bottom trawling ban
8 Oct 2026   /

Sealord takes on TOP over “ideological” bottom trawling ban

Sealord warns The Opportunity Party that its policy to immediately phase out bottom trawling threatens regional jobs and deeply compromises Māori Fisheries Settlement assets.


GAG dismisses Foodstuffs-funded review
7 Oct 2026   /

GAG dismisses Foodstuffs-funded review

The Grocery Action Group has rejected a Foodstuffs-commissioned report questioning the economic benefits of breaking up the co-operative, reiterating calls for structural reform in New Zealand’s grocery sector.


Election 2026: Nats pledge $2.65bn for Auckland, Canterbury roading
7 Oct 2026   /

Election 2026: Nats pledge $2.65bn for Auckland, Canterbury roading

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Public split on Foodstuffs break-up, sceptical on price drops – leaked poll
5 Oct 2026   /

Public split on Foodstuffs break-up, sceptical on price drops – leaked poll

In the wake of National’s proposed supermarket break-up policy, Foodstuffs commission a poll to gauge the public response to the plan, it has emerged.