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CORS Programme Made Permanent
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
“The trial of the CORS programme shows it can deliver strong outcomes for refugees in employment, housing, education, and community connection,” Ms Costello says. More >>
Minister Urges Racing Industry To Work Together
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
“Everyone involved in racing wants a strong and sustainable future for the industry,” says Minister for Racing Mr Winston Peters. More >>
Government Backs Major North Island Freight Hub
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
“This is critical freight infrastructure that will improve efficiency using rail and roads, strengthen supply chains, and drive economic growth in the lower North Island,” says Rail Minister Winston Peters. More >>
Real Results Delivered For Mental Health
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 7:45 am | New Zealand Government
"The results today show progress is being made despite more people reaching out for primary mental health support," says Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. More >>
Recognising Kiwi Search And Rescue Excellence
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Three Gold Awards and seven Certificates of Achievement were presented to teams and individuals, acknowledging courageous work in 2025 or significant contributions to search and rescue over many years. More >>
Progress Continues Across All Five Health Targets
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's focus is on shorter wait times for Kiwis, and these results show the system is continuing to move in the right direction, Mr Brown says. More >>
New Research To Support Yellow-Legged Hornet Response
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The new research is being led by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao, a Public Research Organisation established by the Government last year. More >>
Women’s Representation On Public Sector Boards Above 50 Percent
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
The annual stocktake shows women hold 50.2 percent of public sector board and committee roles, marking the sixth consecutive year women’s representation has remained above the Government’s 50 percent target. More >>
Funding Boost For Hospices Across New Zealand
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 7:43 am | New Zealand Government
Currently, Government funding covers around 64 per cent of total hospice service costs delivered across New Zealand, with the remaining 36 per cent funded by the sector. More >>
Government Amps Up Rockquest Funding
Saturday, 20 June 2026, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s announcement is part of a package of funding that has included $5.6 million to provide musical instruments to state and state-integrated schools and kura with students in Years 0–8. More >>
New Zealand Prepared And Watching As Bird Flu Detected In Australia
Saturday, 20 June 2026, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Australian authorities say there is no evidence of mass mortalities so far or of infection of any poultry. More >>
99.5 Per Cent Benefiting From KiwiSaver Change
Saturday, 20 June 2026, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Most New Zealanders have already embraced KiwiSaver as a simple way of saving to supplement their income in retirement. These changes will provide them with greater financial security. More >>
GPs Overwhelmingly Back Funding Deal
Friday, 19 June 2026, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“An overwhelming 86 per cent of GP clinics voted in favour of Health New Zealand’s 2026/27 funding package, which will provide general practice with an additional $120.6 million each year." More >>
Protecting Our Critical Underwater Infrastructure
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Meager unveiled the National Surveillance and Warning Capability at the Maritime Operations Centre in Wellington this afternoon. More >>
Strong Quarter As Manufacturing Leads Growth
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Manufacturing contributes around 8 percent of GDP and employs more than 220,000 people. More >>
2026 New Zealand Space Scholarship Winners Announced
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
“As part of their work, they will be contributing to cutting-edge space technology projects and gain experience right at the forefront of global space innovation”, says Space Minister Chris Penk More >>
Investment In Lower North Island Classrooms
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
“This investment will ensure students have the space they need to learn, and that schools can respond to growing rolls,” says Education Minister Erica Stanford. More >>
Pharmac Consumer Working Group Wraps Up, Job Well Done
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“The patient community used to picket outside Pharmac. This group has transformed that relationship by giving patients an ongoing voice at the table when Pharmac makes its decisions,” says Associate Health Minister David Seymour. More >>
Commonsense Change To Insurance Reporting
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate reporting was introduced by the previous Government, but it wasn't working as well as it should. More >>
GDP Shows Underlying Economic Strength
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand’s economy grew almost three times faster than Australia’s in the March 2026 quarter and around twice as fast as that of the United States", says Finance Minister Nicola Willis More >>
