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Investment Summit To Grow New Zealand’s Future

Saturday, 8 March 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

This Government is serious about growing New Zealand’s economy and creating more opportunities for Kiwis to get ahead. The summit is just one part of our ambitious agenda to grow New Zealand’s economy and make life better for Kiwis. More >>

Lower The Gender Pay Gap This International Women’s Day

Saturday, 8 March 2025, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government

The gender pay gap isn’t just a statistic – it reflects systemic barriers that hold women back. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is accelerating action and making real impact and progress. More >>

Aquaculture Plan Key To Economic Growth

Saturday, 8 March 2025, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government

The Aquaculture Development Plan is the roadmap for growing New Zealand’s aquaculture industry to $3 billion in annual revenue by 2035. More >>

RIF Support For West Coast Projects

Friday, 7 March 2025, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government

The West Coast Ports Infrastructure upgrade programme will receive a $5.5m loan to upgrade Westport Port and Greymouth Port. More >>

City And Regional Deals – Opportunity For Growth

Friday, 7 March 2025, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Councils were asked to work together to form regions and to outline, via a light-touch proposal, how a deal of up to five priority projects would unlock economic growth in their area. More >>

Pacific Community-led Solutions To Address Alcohol Harm

Friday, 7 March 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government

“This is an important milestone for alcohol harm prevention among our Pacific communities. This is the first significant alcohol prevention specific investment in the health system to address alcohol harm in Pacific populations,” Mr Doocey says. More >>

Drought Declaration Extended Across 3 North Island And Top Of The South Regions

Friday, 7 March 2025, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Paterson said that the Government was acting quickly to give farmers certainty and release pressure building across farms in these areas. More >>

Speech To The BusinessNZ Health Forum

Friday, 7 March 2025, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government

There is always a need for more investment in health, but more money isn’t the only solution. This Government has invested a record funding boost of $16.68 billion (over three years) in health to help the sector plan for the future, and that includes More >>

Health Minister Outlines 5 Key Health Priorities

Friday, 7 March 2025, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is investing a record $16.68 billion of additional funding in health, but we need to ensure Kiwis are seeing improved outcomes from this significant expenditure. More >>

Construction To Begin On Final Stage Of Wellington SH58 Road Of Regional Significance Project

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

The final stage of improvements on SH58 include two new roundabouts - one at the intersection of Flightys Road and Murphys Road, and the second at the Moonshine Road intersection, among other safety improvements to the corridor. More >>

Expanded Specialist Youth Services Coming For Regions In Need

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced details for a $3.5 million annual funding boost to increase access and expand specialist infants, children and adolescents mental health services (ICAMHS) in Tairāwhiti, Counties Manukau, and Waitematā. More >>

Crown Settles Eight Years Of Treaty Negotiations

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government

The settlement addresses the historical grievances endured by the three iwi, which include 19th century warfare and land purchased or taken for public works. More >>

High Quality Kiwi Beef And Lamb Helps Lead Economic Recovery

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Total red meat exports are expected to reach $10.2 billion this year with increased demand from key markets seeking high quality, safe, grass-fed food and fibre from New Zealand. More >>

First Financial Statements Including 2025 Released

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government

Core Crown tax revenue was $600 million higher than forecast, while core Crown expenses were lower than forecast by $600 million – the latter mainly due to timing. Net core Crown debt was $66 million lower than forecast – so is tracking as expected. More >>