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FIT Members Commit To Smoother Trade
Friday, 17 July 2026, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The outcomes achieved illustrate the shared desire of ministers to take practical steps to enhance trade, says Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay. More >>
FIT Partnership Grows To 19 Countries
Friday, 17 July 2026, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministerial meeting was one of the most significant trade gatherings New Zealand has hosted in many years. More >>
Bird Flu Work Steps Up - Second Case Confirmed
Friday, 17 July 2026, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Chicken and eggs remain safe to eat and bird flu is a very low risk to human health. More >>
Foreign Minister To Travel To Philippines
Friday, 17 July 2026, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Lifting New Zealand’s relationships in South East Asia has been a core part of the Government’s Foreign Policy Reset, and we are pleased to continue that important work next week, Mr Peters says. More >>
World First New Zealand-Singapore Essential Supplies Agreement Now In Force
Friday, 17 July 2026, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies (AOTES) was signed in Singapore on 4 May 2026, witnessed by the Prime Minister Chris Luxon and the Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. More >>
Common Sense Back At The Helm
Friday, 17 July 2026, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Together, these decisions secure a practical, affordable, and enduring ferry service across Cook Strait. They preserve rail across the Strait, support freight and passenger resilience, and set up the country for the next generation of service. More >>
New Ferries Operator Announced, Vessels Named
Friday, 17 July 2026, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Rail Winston Peters says the decision secures a practical, affordable, and enduring Cook Strait ferry service for the next generation and beyond. More >>
New Zealand And Switzerland Agree Trade Discussions
Friday, 17 July 2026, 7:37 am | New Zealand Government
Switzerland is an important partner for New Zealand and one of the world's most innovative and advanced economies. Establishing a Trade and Investment Dialogue will lead to closer economic cooperation and enhanced collaboration, says Mr McClay. More >>
Latest Figures Continue Year-On-Year Increase In Jobseekers Finding Work
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
“By helping businesses to thrive, driving income growth, & providing practical support to help get jobseekers into work, this govt is committed to supporting NZers towards independence”, says Minister of Social Development & Employment Louise ... More >>
New Zealand Renews Partnership With Fiji
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand and Fiji are natural partners, with decades-long ties spanning culture, sport, business, tourism, education, and people-to-people links,” says Mr Winston Peters. More >>
Kiwis Asked To Help Shape Digital Driver Licences
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
“I want to assure Kiwis that the licences are being designed with privacy and security at their core, allowing users to share only the information required for a transaction,” says Mr Paul Goldsmith. More >>
New Zealand Hosts Pacific Leaders
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Peters will hold talks with Niue’s Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi, Fiji’s Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Sakiasi Ditoka and Samoa’s Commerce, Industry and Labour Minister Afioga Fata Ryan Schuster. More >>
Trade Ministers From Around The World Gather In Auckland
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr McClay will chair the second Future of Investment and Trade (FITP) Partnership Ministerial Meeting on 17 July, bringing together economies from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific. More >>
H5 Bird Flu Confirmed In New Zealand
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
H5 bird flu is a low health risk to the public as it rarely affects humans unless there is direct, close, and prolonged contact with large numbers of sick birds. Eggs and poultry remain safe to eat. More >>
New Dunedin Hospital Takes Shape As Steel Goes Up
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
"This is the most significant milestone yet, marking clear, tangible progress on a major investment in the health of the Southern region and taking the new hospital from a plan on paper to a building the community can see." More >>
Building The Future Of Sika Deer Herd Management
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says his landmark decision will see sika managed under a clearer, more coordinated framework which strengthens hunting opportunities and improves key conservation outcomes. More >>
Faster Access To Forensic Mental Health Support
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
“This investment will improve forensic mental health services across the country, helping ensure people receive the support they need faster and better long-term outcomes are achieved for both the community and the person." More >>
Improving How New Zealand Plans For Climate Risks
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
“Plans will cover at least 30 years and set out the sequence of actions and investment needed to manage climate-driven natural hazard risks over time," says Climate Change Minister Simon Watts More >>
Capital Market Reforms To Power Economic Growth
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
"When our capital markets work well, everyone benefits. Businesses can raise the money they need to take the next step, & the millions of Kiwis with KiwiSaver see it in stronger returns on their savings," says Mr Cameron Brewer. More >>
New Entrant Seeks To Expand Exploration Portfolio
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The application proposes detailed geological and seismic studies to assess the permit area's prospectivity, including reprocessing existing 3D seismic data and evaluating drilling targets. More >>
