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PM Luxon Meets With President Xi Jinping
Friday, 20 June 2025, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised the importance of open, direct dialogue at the leader level to navigate some challenging regional and global developments. More >>
More Tāmariki Māori To Learn In Safe, Warm & Dry Classrooms
Friday, 20 June 2025, 7:28 am | New Zealand Government
A $28 million investment will deliver 20 new classrooms across four Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education kura and the commencement of a permanent site for a kura north of Auckland – Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāringaomatariki. More >>
Government Recognises Matariki Near Ohakune
Friday, 20 June 2025, 7:00 am | New Zealand Government
The theme for this year’s celebration is Matariki mā Puanga, which means celebrating together. I hope that no matter where people are, they get the chance to remember, celebrate and look to the future. Mānawatia a Matariki! More >>
Luxon Wraps Up Successful Shanghai Visit
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
“Our bilateral trade relationship with China is one of our most important, with two-way trade exceeding NZ$39 billion in the year ending March 2025. “This relationship accounts for more than 20 per cent of New Zealand’s total goods and services exports,” ... More >>
Medallic Recognition For NZDF Personnel Extended
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“This medal – the New Zealand General Service Medal (NZGSM) 2002 (Korea) – has already been awarded to 180 personnel and the move to widen eligibility means a further 350 personnel will be recognised,” Ms Collins says. More >>
Otago Students To Benefit From More Classrooms
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
A $27 million investment into new infrastructure will help make sure schools meet the needs of their communities and gets ahead of new growth. More >>
Largest Maritime Navigation System Upgrade In Decades
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
"Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and Maritime New Zealand are working together to create high-tech digital navigation tools based on the global S-100 standard. These tools will make navigation more precise, helping ships save fuel and cut costs ... More >>
62 Percent Fewer Scam Texts Reported After Internal Affairs Crackdown
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Department’s 2024 Digital Messaging Transparency Report, published this week, details some of the actions the Department has taken to catch people perpetrating scams, including by conducting search warrants and seizing equipment. More >>
Getting More Trainee Teachers Into Rural Schools
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
$494,000 will fund “Go Rural: Isolated Placements Fund” - an initiative that contributes to the costs student teachers incur. Up to 123 student teachers in their final year of study will be eligible for a payment of $4,000 to take up a professional ... More >>
New Russia Sanctions Target Enablers Of War, Including Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
This latest round of sanctions targets actors involved in Russia's military-industrial complex, supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, as well as vessels that are part of Russia's ‘shadow fleet’. More >>
Economic Surprise Great News For Kiwis
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Stats NZ reported today that the economy grew 0.8 per cent in the first three months of the year, twice the rate forecast by the Treasury and the Reserve Bank a short time ago. More >>
Strong Interest In New Programme For Overseas-Trained Doctors
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Announced in March, the programme supports qualified international doctors to become registered in New Zealand, with a particular focus on those wanting to enter general practice roles – creating a clear pathway for doctors already in the country and ... More >>
Consultation On ECE Licensing Criteria Open
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Graduated enforcement will give the regulator a range of enforcement measures. They will be able to respond proportionately to breaches, changing the sector’s culture from a punitive approach to promoting quality. More >>
Taking The Handbrake Off Productivity Through Transport Rule Reform
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Right now the rules system is overly cumbersome to update and creates a substantial administrative burden for New Zealand businesses trying their best to operate safely, legally and efficiently, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
New Day Stay Unit At Starship Children’s Hospital Will Increase Capacity
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
The new unit replaces a much smaller area that accommodated just three procedure chairs, nearly tripling capacity to six chairs along with two flexible rooms that can be used for sleep studies or as isolation spaces when infection control is required. More >>
Making It Easier For Chinese Travellers To Transit Via New Zealand
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 7:34 am | New Zealand Government
From November, Chinese passport holders will no longer need to obtain a Transit Visa before transiting through New Zealand airports. Instead, they will be able to get a New Zealand electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA). More >>
Safety Of New Zealanders In Middle East Paramount
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 7:14 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government is exploring options for evacuating New Zealanders once it is safe to do so. But the fact remains, though, that air space reopening could be weeks away and so New Zealanders should be doing everything they can to leave ... More >>
New Certification Scheme Unlocks $200M Market For Kiwi Cosmetics In China
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
“This certification allows Kiwi-made cosmetics to be sold through traditional retail channels in China, significantly expanding market reach beyond cross-border e-commerce and supporting our goal of doubling exports by value in 10 years,” Trade and Investment ... More >>
New Board Members Appointed To The Health Quality & Safety Commission
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
“I am very pleased to welcome Dr Peter Watson, Taima Campbell, and Clare Perry to the HQSC board,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Expanding Biodiversity Markets In NZ - Speech To The NZ Farm Environment Trust Alumni
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Nature and carbon credit markets connect investors looking for reputable nature and climate opportunities with landowners, farmers and community groups who are actively restoring and repairing nature by adding biodiversity value to their land. More >>
