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Government Boosts Funding To Tackle Wilding Pines
Sunday, 24 May 2026, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Government
In addition to the significant funding boost, MPI will begin developing a National Pest Management Plan for on-going control of wilding conifers. More >>
Budget 2026 Shores Up Maritime Security
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 80 percent of the New Zealand Defence Force’s $2.6 billion operating and personnel budget is spent within New Zealand, bolstering the economy while serving the dual benefit of ensuring we have a strong Defence Force. More >>
Charter Schools Cost Taxpayers Less Than State Schools
Friday, 22 May 2026, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
New figures show that a new primary charter school with 100 students would receive around $401,675 in establishment staff and operations funding. The same school set up as a state school would cost the taxpayer $638,249. More >>
Boosting Ambulance Services Across New Zealand
Friday, 22 May 2026, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
“When New Zealanders call an ambulance, they need confidence that they will get the help they need quickly and that frontline crews have the support and resources they need to respond,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Package To Support Small Businesses Announced
Friday, 22 May 2026, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
The funding will support businesses to improve preparedness, strengthen continuity planning, and reduce vulnerability to disruption. More >>
Move-On Orders Pass First Reading
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Our government is committed to fixing the basics in law and order, and building a future where everyone feels safe to visit, work and live in our central cities. More >>
Delivering Fairer Social Housing
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
“Reforming social housing will involve hard choices, but change is needed. The current system is unfair, costly, and not targeted enough to those with the greatest need,” Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
Family Violence And Sexual Violence Advisory Group Announced
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour can now announce the formation of the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Ministerial Advisory Group. More >>
Pharmac Proposal To Strengthen New Zealand’s Vaccine Response
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
“It’s important to the patient community that their voice is heard. That’s why Pharmac consult the community on funding proposals before a final decision is made," says the Associate Minister of Health, David Seymour. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Rolls Out Nationwide
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“Since the roadside drug testing programme started late last year, Police have used the operational knowledge, data and feedback from that first phase to train staff across the country,” says the Minister of Police, Mr Mitchell. More >>
Nelson Hospital Parking Expansion Drives Forward
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
“We know parking at Nelson Hospital has been under pressure for some time, and improving access is an important part of delivering better healthcare infrastructure for the region,” says the Health Minister Simeon Brown. More >>
Defence Supports Efforts To Train Ukrainian Military
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The defence of Ukraine, its interests, and its values has significant security implications far beyond Europe, including in our Indo-Pacific region. More >>
Speech To Apōpō Congress 2026: Better Data To Reduce Roadworks Disruption
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Our great challenge as a country is how we lift our long run growth rate and productivity – which are main determinants of prosperity. More >>
Auckland Hornet Eradication Enters New Phase
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government
“We’ll need a couple of years of surveillance with no detections before we can declare eradication. Please stay alert and report any sightings – especially in Auckland”, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. More >>
Marking Pink Ribbon Day As Extended Breast Screening Reaches More Women
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 7:07 am | New Zealand Government
“Breast cancer remains the most common cancer affecting New Zealand women, and behind every statistic is a mother, a sister, a friend, or a colleague,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Trade Minister To Visit China For APEC Meeting
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr McClay will take the opportunity to discuss critical fuel supply chains with key trading partners. More >>
Regulatory Changes To Help Kiwis During Fuel Uncertainty
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand’s fuel supply is stable. We’re focussed on keeping it that way. There are few things as important to Kiwis as ensuring New Zealand’s fuel supply remains strong,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Speech: FirstEver Picture Of New Zealand’s Regulatory Landscape Revealed
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Therefore, I encourage public sector leaders to work with the Ministry for Regulation to identify regulatory overlap, and work with overlapping agencies to begin the process of reforming and consolidating it. More >>
First Ever Picture Of New Zealand’s Regulatory Landscape Revealed
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
“In New Zealand there are over 260 regulators. This includes 95 in central government, 79 in local government, and 57 statutory bodies, committees, or tribunals,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Rapid-Build Ward Taking Shape At Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Hawke’s Bay ward is one of five modular inpatient wards being delivered nationwide under the Government’s fast-tracked hospital wards programme, which will provide 140 additional beds across New Zealand. More >>
