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"name": "What are teh new Healthy homes standards in New Zealand?",
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"text": "As of July 1, 2025, all rental properties in New Zealand must comply with Healthy Homes standards, wich include requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, and drainage. landlords must provide fixed heaters,ensure adequate insulation,and provide proper ventilation in kitchens and bathrooms."
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"name": "How much will parental leave payments increase in July 2025?",
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"text": "The maximum weekly rate of paid parental leave in New Zealand will increase from $754.87 to $788.66 gross per week for eligible employees and self-employed individuals. The minimum parental leave payment rate for self-employed parents will also increase from $231.50 to $235 gross per week."
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"text": "Starting July 1, 2025, individuals will only receive Jobseeker Support for 26 weeks before needing to reapply. This is a change from the previous requirement of reapplying once a year. Certain groups,such as sole parents and those receiving benefits before 2013,may have different reapplication timelines."
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"name": "How are KiwiSaver contributions changing in July 2025?",
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"text": "The government contribution to KiwiSaver will decrease from 50 cents to 25 cents for each dollar contributed annually, lowering the
