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Building Consent Data Shows Need For Bold Reforms
Friday, 21 March 2025, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
“For the first time, we have consistent nationwide data proving statutory timeframes are masking problems. Councils are stopping the clock on applications by requesting additional information, extending processing times beyond the official 20 working ... More >>
PM India Mission Brings Relationship Step Change
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Luxon and the business delegation focused on enhancing New Zealand’s presence in key sectors, including education, technology, tourism, investment, manufacturing, food and primary industries. More >>
Iwi Join Discussion On Geothermal Potential
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is in the early stages of considering how the abundant but underutilised natural resource could be used to bolster energy security, as well as in applications such as tourism, mineral resources, science and technology, regional ... More >>
Strong Interest In Modernising Biosecurity Law
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposed amendments include higher fines for passengers bringing in undeclared high-risk goods, greater flexibility around importing requirements, and fairer cost-sharing for biosecurity responses. More >>
Reining In Water Price Increases For Aucklanders
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Minister Simeon Brown says the Government is committed to delivering affordable water charges for Aucklanders through the Local Water Done Well solution for Watercare, while ensuring that there is ongoing investment in critical infrastructure maintenance ... More >>
Enhanced Urgent Care Service For Napier
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Not only will the existing service be retained, Health New Zealand has agreed to enhance the overnight service so that Napier residents can receive more comprehensive care such as access to nurse prescribers, plus overnight medical support from a doctor ... More >>
Construction Begins On New Adult Mental Health Building In Christchurch
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The redevelopment of Hillmorton Campus will improve the whole adult inpatient service, ensuring a broader range of options are available to clinical teams to better support people in their time of greatest need. More >>
It’s Official: Kiwis Can Look Forward To Better Days
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Going for Growth progress report I issued last month detailed more than 80 actions the Government has taken, or that are underway, to facilitate growth. There will be more announcements in the coming months. More >>
New Independent Review Function For Civil Aviation Decisions
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Application fees for reviews, which will partially recover the costs for the new independent review function, are set at $1,000 (excl. GST) for individuals and $1,500 (excl. GST) in any other case (such as for organisations). More >>
New Zealand – US Relations On Strong Footing
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 8:12 am | New Zealand Government
While in Washington DC, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters met Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Head of the US Office of Foreign Assistance Peter Marocco, and a range of other Administration ... More >>
International Anti-Money Laundering Rule Changes Support Government Reforms
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) last month adopted revised standards for tackling money laundering and the financing of terrorism to allow for simplified regulatory measures for businesses, organisations and sectors that pose a lower risk of money ... More >>
New Electronic System To Support Pharmacy Efficiency
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The register, developed by Kiwi brand Toniq Limited, is the first of its kind to be approved in New Zealand for pharmacies, increasing efficiency in pharmacies by allowing pharmacists to focus on patients instead of administrative tasks like manual ... More >>
RIF Delivering For Regional NZ, More To Come
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
To date, the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) has received more than 250 applications. Approved investments align with the Government’s focus areas of enabling growth and water storage, supporting energy generation and Māori economic development, ... More >>
Appointments To Pharmac Board
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Chartered accountant Talia Anderson-Town joined the Board in 2021 and has now been appointed for a further three years. More >>
First Stage Of Manukau Health Park Expansion Open To Patients
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Manukau Health Park will deliver 150,000 additional outpatient appointments and 3,600 additional surgical procedures to serve the needs of the rapidly growing South Auckland population once complete. More >>
Proceeds Of Crime To Fund Safety Measures In Central Auckland
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 enables New Zealand Police to seize money and assets that have been obtained directly or indirectly from the proceeds of crime. Once all legal matters are addressed, the recovered money is placed in the Proceeds More >>
Proceeds Of Crime To Fund Safety Measures In Central Auckland
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
“In recent years there has been increased antisocial and criminal behaviour in our CBD. The Government is committed to cracking down on lawlessness and antisocial behaviours in central Auckland,” Auckland Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Consultation On Options To Strengthen Food Waste For Pigs Regulations
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
‘Feeding untreated meat waste, often known as "swill", to pigs could introduce serious animal diseases like FMD and African swine fever, costing billions of dollars to New Zealand's economy and causing massive disruption to farmers and rural businesses’, ... More >>
New Zealand & India Strengthen Forestry Ties
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government
The MOC includes the development of bilateral forestry cooperation to continue mutual growth. New Zealand’s forestry exports to India have increased from $9.5 million in 2023 to an estimated $76.5 million in 2024. More >>
New Zealand & India Strengthen Horticultural Ties
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:04 am | New Zealand Government
The MOC aims to foster closer ties between the two countries’ horticultural industries, focusing on areas such as technical exchanges, harvest and post-harvest management, training, and the sharing of technological expertise. More >>
