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Sod Turned On New Clyde Primary Maternity Unit

Friday, 3 July 2026, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Every inpatient room will be a private ensuite room with space for partners or family to stay overnight, providing greater comfort, privacy, and dignity for families. More >>

Sixth Renewable Energy Project Fast-Tracked

Friday, 3 July 2026, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government

The approved Stage 2 development, known as Puke Kapo Hau, will expand the existing wind farm, which has been operating since 2011, Mr Bishop says. More >>

New Zealand To Host Indian Prime Minister

Friday, 3 July 2026, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government

“Prime Minister Modi’s visit is historic, with this being the first to New Zealand by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years,” Mr Luxon says. More >>

All WorkSafe Inspectors Upskilled On Machine Safety

Friday, 3 July 2026, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government

This updated training programme was introduced in response to a direction by Minister van Velden that WorkSafe incorporate feedback from manufacturing businesses. More >>

Environmental Reporting Act Amendment Bill Passes First Reading

Friday, 3 July 2026, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Environmental Reporting Amendment Bill is an important part of our work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our environmental reporting system,” Ms Grigg says. More >>

Clarifying Climate Change Tort Law

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Our response to climate change is best managed by the Government at a national level and not through piece-meal litigation in the courts. More >>

Landmark Bill To Improve The Building System And Boost Growth

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government

The building system will move from joint and several liability to proportionate liability, ensuring parties are responsible only for their share of work. More >>

Foreign Minister To Visit Singapore And Japan

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and Japan see the world in much the same way. In the increasingly contested and complex world, our work together is more important than ever, Mr Peters says. More >>

Nationwide Roll-Out Of Oral Language Programme To ECEs

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government

The programme gives early childhood teachers practical tools and coaching to strengthen children’s language through everyday interactions, play and conversation. More >>

New Administrator Of Tokelau Announced

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory within the Realm of New Zealand, and its people are New Zealand citizens. More >>

Backing Kiwi Veterans With Support Extension

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government

This Government values veterans for their service and contribution to New Zealand’s international efforts, and is committed to ensuring they are well supported both now and into the future. More >>

Government Books Reflect Improving Economy

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government

The headline operating balance indicator, OBEGALx shows the deficit for the 11 months was $6.8 billion, $3 billion lower than forecast at the Budget, Nicola Willis says. More >>

Common-Sense Transport Rule Changes Confirmed

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government

One of the strongest messages we heard was that allowing children to ride on footpaths only solves half the problem if the grown up riding with them still has to use the road. More >>

Building The Future Of Offshore Renewable Energy

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 7:33 am | New Zealand Government

The winds off the South Taranaki coast are on a par with those of the North Sea, the most productive offshore wind region in the world, and because they blow so steadily, offshore turbines are expected to run at higher capacity than turbines on land. More >>