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Court Fines Clampdown Shifts Into Overdrive
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
184 of the vehicles have already been sold at auction, with another 32 soon to go under the hammer. The rest were either issued a warning, or no action was taken due to their situation. More >>
Fiordland Mountain Officially Named Mount Kirk
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The mountain is located on the western side of Percy Saddle, south of the West Arm of Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National Park and is now officially known as Mount Kirk. More >>
State Of Origin 2027 Date Confirmed As Major Events Momentum Continues
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says it’s a massive milestone, with the match expected to deliver an estimated $17.4 million economic boost and attract more than 10,000 Australian visitors. More >>
New Grant For Poultry Industry Launches
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has recorded two confirmed detections of H5 bird flu, with no further detections since 17 July 2026. There is no evidence of mass mortality in wildlife, and no detections in poultry. More >>
1,000th Wagon Shows Hillside Is Back At Work
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
“Hillside is part of New Zealand’s industrial heritage but a little over a decade ago it was being run down and written off. Today, it is assembling modern wagons for the national freight network,” Mr Peters says. More >>
More Protections Coming For Power Consumers
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
“Power bills are top of mind for many New Zealanders, especially in winter, and people want more control over their bills and electricity usage,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Government Appoints Facilitator To Restore Confidence In Tairāwhiti Forestry
Monday, 17 August 2026, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
TFAG has worked because central government, the Council and the sector all came together. I have invited the Council’s continued support and participation, Mr McClay says. More >>
Next Steps On Waitematā Harbour Crossing
Monday, 17 August 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The WHC DBC will be independently led by a Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) who will answer directly to the Ministers of Finance, Transport, and Auckland, and Cabinet. More >>
Ministerial Advisory Group’s Report Welcomed
Monday, 17 August 2026, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) has produced a substantial report that sets out its views on the change that would be required to create that system. I want to thank them for their work. More >>
Government Prioritises Solar Review
Monday, 17 August 2026, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
“Kiwis need access to reliable and affordable energy, but approval for solar panels can take months. The Report’s recommendations will make solar an easy option for Kiwi families,” Regulation Minister David Seymour says. More >>
Thailand Prime Minister To Visit New Zealand
Monday, 17 August 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Thailand is ASEAN’s third-largest economy and one of New Zealand’s top 10 trading partners. More >>
Emergency Waste Funding Grants For Five Councils
Monday, 17 August 2026, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The funding is in addition to $130,000 already allocated to local authorities impacted by severe weather events in October 2025, says Minister Nicola Grigg. More >>
New Zealand And Viet Nam Deepen Education Connections
Friday, 14 August 2026, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Government
During the forum it was very encouraging to witness a number of new Memorandums of Understanding signed between New Zealand institutions and their counterparts in Viet Nam, says Minister Simmonds. More >>
Overseas Visitor Numbers Keep Climbing
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Statistics New Zealand figures released today show 201,900 international visitors arrived in New Zealand in June 2026, up 8.1 per cent on June 2025 and reaching 95 per cent of June 2019 levels. More >>
Foxton Solar Farm Fast-Tracked
Friday, 14 August 2026, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Genesis Energy lodged its application in February 2026, with approval taking around three and a half months since the appointment of an independent expert panel. More >>
Auckland Youth Supported From Stage To Study
Friday, 14 August 2026, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Meager says the programme, announced as part of International Youth Day celebrations this week, will be run as part of the ASB Polyfest Māori stage. More >>
Red Tape Tipline Continues Fixing The Problems No One Else Will
Friday, 14 August 2026, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
“Red tape isn’t neutral; it’s a tax on productivity and growth. When businesses spend time and money spent on needless compliance it diverts their resources away from things that matter,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Improving Infrastructure Tools To For Fast-Track
Friday, 14 August 2026, 7:34 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Bishop Minister for Infrastructure Minister of Housing Hon Simon Watts Minister of Local Government 14 August 2026 The Government will strengthen infrastructure funding settings to ensure the costs of growth from incoming Fast-track developments ... More >>
New Zealand And Viet Nam Boost Agricultural Trade And Cooperation
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Areas of cooperation include research, technology, sustainable agriculture, and capability development. More >>
New Zealand, Viet Nam Advance Relationship
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Government
“These outcomes will open new opportunities for exporters, strengthen education and security links, and support farmers and health professionals,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>
