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Donald Trump is currently the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the Republican Party. He previously served as America’s 45th president, and is also a businessman and media personality.

The Government is proposing to replace NCEA with new national qualifications that ensure young people have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford say. “We want every New Zealander to reach their full potential and contribute to a thriving economy—

* Police warned buyers and sellers about rising online marketplace scams involving fake profiles. * They urged using public meeting places and verifying payments before releasing any sold items. * Authorities reminded everyone that unbelievable deals are often scams, urging increased online caution. Police are urging people to be extra cautious when purchasing

Three candidates will contest Southland District’s mayoralty in the October local government elections.The sitting Mayor Rob Scott is being challenged for the position by his predecessor, Gary Tong, and Wendy Joy Baker. When nominations closed at midday today all the vacant positions – mayor, councillor, and community board positions

* Sixteen candidates confirmed for upcoming Gore District Council election scheduled for October. * Mayoral race features Ben Bell seeking re-election against former councillor Nicky Davis. * Mataura Community Board short of nominees, triggering an additional by-election for one seat. The Gore District Council will hold elections in October, with positions across the

Nominations for candidates for Environment Southland closed today for the 2025 local body elections, with 18 nominations received. Nominations For Invercargill City Council (final list)2025 LOCAL BODY ELECTION CANDIDATES – INVERCARGILL Nominations have closed. Mayoralty (1 vacancy) * Bond, Ria (Independent) * Campbell, Tom * Chernishov, Stevey * Clark, Andrew * Crackett, Alex (Independent) * Morton,

Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds is overseeing huge changes to New Zealand's vocational education system. But after years of reform, could training providers stand alone as Te Pūkenga is dismantled? Related: OPINION: Putting Polytechnics Back in Local HandsBy Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister for Vocational Education Vocational education is

Surcharges on in-store payments will be banned by May 2026 to ease costs for consumers. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson said the change would help New Zealanders save millions annually and make shopping more straightforward. “Surcharges are a hassle and an unwelcome surprise when shoppers get to the