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New Zealand And India Ratify Free Trade Agreement
Monday, 21 September 2026, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Government
“The New Zealand-India FTA will level the playing field and unlock access for Kiwi businesses in one of the fastest growing markets in the world,” Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. More >>
Speech – ‘There’s Always A Way To Talk’
Monday, 21 September 2026, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Address to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Old Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament Buildings. More >>
Showstopper Events Delivering For New Zealand
Monday, 21 September 2026, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
"The first four events delivered more than $15 million in net benefit, attracted more than 76,000 attendees and brought in almost 30,000 visitors who travelled to the events,” Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
City Rail Link Train Patronage A Record-Breaker
Monday, 21 September 2026, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Mayor Wayne Brown says the record-breaking week is a strong start for the CRL, with the focus now on maintaining momentum and growing patronage. More >>
South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting In Fiji
Monday, 21 September 2026, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
While in Fiji, Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith will hold bilateral meetings with South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) counterparts from Australia, Chile, Fiji, France, Papua New Guinea and Tonga. More >>
Midwife Vaccination Rollout Exceeding Expectations
Monday, 21 September 2026, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly 70 midwives have vaccinated around 1,600 people so far, mostly against whooping cough and influenza. Since 1 February, they have also given more than 200 childhood vaccines. More >>
Government Releases Endorsement Criteria For Voluntary Nature And Carbon Markets
Monday, 21 September 2026, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
“Voluntary markets remain private sector-led, but if we want more investment in nature restoration, biodiversity and climate action, we need systems people can trust,” says Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard. More >>
Honouring Suffrage Day By Backing Women To Succeed
Saturday, 19 September 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Our focus is on building the economy and driving women into higher paid jobs – that’s how we’ll close the gender pay and retirement savings gaps, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says. More >>
Farm Confidence Reflects Strength Of Primary Sector
Saturday, 19 September 2026, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
There are challenges, particularly rising input costs, and the Government will keep working closely with farmers to manage these. More >>
More Than 200 Medicines Approved For Paramedics To Prescribe
Saturday, 19 September 2026, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Simeon Brown says patient safety has been central to the design of the new prescribing framework. More >>
Interventional Radiology Upgrade To Speed Up Stroke Care In Auckland
Friday, 18 September 2026, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
"When someone suffers a stroke, fast access to treatment can be the difference between a full recovery and lifelong disability. This investment will ensure Auckland City Hospital has the modern equipment and capacity to deliver that care," Brown says More >>
More Funding For Children And Young People’s Dental Services
Friday, 18 September 2026, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is great news for our children and young people; good oral health is an important part of keeping children healthy and well. We want children and young people to get the dental care they need, when they need it,” Mr Doocey says. More >>
Reforming Food Safety Requirements For Hospitality Sector
Friday, 18 September 2026, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
“The hospitality sector is a cornerstone of New Zealand’s economy. It’s high time the Government showed it; by being a good host and getting out of the way,” says Regulation Minister David Seymour. More >>
Move On, Or Face The Consequences
Friday, 18 September 2026, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
“New Zealanders are fair-minded people, and our culture is one where we seek to help those who are in need. But that doesn’t mean we should accept our city centres as places of intimidation and dysfunction," says Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Faster And Fairer Retirement Village Repayments
Friday, 18 September 2026, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill will be introduced in the next Parliamentary term, and the new repayment requirements will apply to occupation right agreements signed one year after the legislation comes into force. More >>
Anti-Stalking Law Proving Highly Successful
Friday, 18 September 2026, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Police have laid 140 charges before the Courts and issued 918 notices under the new stalking and harassment legislation since it came into effect on 26 May. More >>
Unlocking Auckland City Centre After City Rail Link
Friday, 18 September 2026, 7:45 am | New Zealand Government
Mayor Wayne Brown says the proposals are a practical way to make the most of what Aucklanders have already paid for, and put growth where infrastructure is. More >>
Bill Continues Progress On Responding To Serious Youth Offending
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The declaration provides the Youth Court with additional tools to intervene earlier and more effectively to reduce the risk of future offending. More >>
Self-Certification Scheme Unblocks Pipeline For Plumbers And Drainlayers
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Since applications opened last Monday 7 September, more than 60 plumbers and drainlayers have been approved to self-certify on a wide range of work without waiting for a council inspection. More >>
Commonsense Change To Help People Get Home Safely
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we are deleting more stupid rules and cutting more red tape to help hospitality businesses who want to offer drop-off services to their customers, Mr Seymour says. More >>
