Summarised by Centrist
Starting 1 January 2025, first-time tertiary learners can access up to $12,000 in Fees Free funding for their final year of study or last two years of work-based training, Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds announced. “This rewards hard work and motivates students to finish their qualifications,” Simmonds said. Replacing the first-year scheme, the policy incentivises success and streamlines payments via Inland Revenue starting in 2026.
He got away with it, then.
The manufacturing environment in New Zealand has become “increasingly difficult” in recent years.
“It’s a critical utility for a country called New Zealand. It’s our face abroad.”
“I’ve been advised that there is that speculation in the market, both by fuel importing companies here, and obviously, there’s been media coverage.”
A new low from New Zealand’s criminal injustice system.
Stuff does not give a toss that they have had to correct the record or that every other outlet is now laughing at them. The damage was done the moment the original story dropped. Most casual readers will never see the quiet little update at the top.
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