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Northland Water Security Receives $41m Boost
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Otawere Pipeline project will see Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust consolidate the Otawere Reservoir on Waitangi River and expand its distribution network by 15km. More >>
Elective Boost Delivers More Than 2,000 Procedures
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Delivery is ramping up, with more than 2,000 procedures completed so far. Priority is being given to patients waiting more than four months. More >>
Back To Basics For Public Service
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand National Party-ACT New Zealand Coalition Agreement requires the Act be amended to “clarify the role of the public service, drive performance and ensure accountability to deliver on the agenda of the government of the day. More >>
Public Works Act Overhaul Complete To Drive Infrastructure Growth
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Public Works Act Amendment Bill will be introduced to Parliament in mid-2025, with the public invited to provide feedback through the select committee process. More >>
Freeing The Great Outdoors From Health And Safety Scope Creep
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
“Landowners will not be responsible if someone is injured on their land while doing recreational activities. Health and safety responsibilities will lie squarely on the organisation running the activities,” says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister ... More >>
Māori Economic Growth Plan Aimed At Boosting Jobs And Incomes
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government
Creating jobs and boosting incomes is at the heart of a renewed Government Māori economic growth plan, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. More >>
Help Shape The Future Of Farm Plastics Recycling
Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The proposed regulations would support a nationally consistent product stewardship scheme for agrichemicals, their containers, and farm plastics, helping farmers and growers reduce their environmental impact while maintaining productivity. More >>
Going For Growth: Cutting Health & Safety Red Tape
Monday, 31 March 2025, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“We’re delivering on the ACT-National coalition agreement to reform health and safety laws and regulations. We want all Kiwis to return home safe after every working day." More >>
Two New Charter Schools Announced
Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“Tōtara Park School and Twin Oaks Classical School, both in Auckland, have signed contracts with the Charter School Agency,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Winston Peters' Speech - Rail Ferries And Straightforward Infrastructure
Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
On the 11th of December, we resumed responsibility for the Rail portfolio and with it the leadership of the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme. More >>
Rail Ferries And Straightforward Infrastructure
Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet today agreed the package which Mr Peters says will deliver the appropriate ships and infrastructure for the job at a significant saving for the taxpayer. More >>
Reserve Bank Capital Review Welcomed
Monday, 31 March 2025, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Reserve Bank’s decision to conduct a prompt review is a good opportunity to objectively assess New Zealand’s settings and consider whether the Bank’s intention to keep increasing capital requirements still makes sense. More >>
Going For Growth: All Supermarket Options On Table
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The purpose of the RFI is to identify the regulatory and legislative steps necessary to facilitate increased competition at scale. More >>
Infrastructure Minister To Visit Singapore
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
“We have a lot to learn from Singapore, particularly around transport and infrastructure and I am looking forward to meetings to discuss rapid transit, public housing, and port development,” says Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop. More >>
Entering Final Stages Of Ngāti Hāua Settlement
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“While no settlement can fully compensate for the Crown’s injustices towards NgātiHāua, I sincerely hope this redress package will support Ngāti Hāua to realise their economic and cultural aspirations for generations to come,” Treaty ... More >>
Patterson Leads The Running Of The Sheep At The Great NZ Muster
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“I will continue to work with farmers to rebuild the industry into a strong sector that recognises its exporting and sustainability potential” says Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson. More >>
Employment Relations Authority Members Sought
Friday, 28 March 2025, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
“This Govt is committed to supporting thriving & productive workplaces. ERA decisions can have a material impact on the costs of being an employer & doing business and can impact workers’ confidence to enter or remain in the workforce,” says Workplace ... More >>
Speech To NZ Planning Institute Conference
Friday, 28 March 2025, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Bishop acknowledge Hon Rachel Brooking, opposition spokesperson for RMA Reform, as well as Simon Court, his Under-Secretary, who I will invite to speak after him. More >>
Speech To The New Zealand Planning Institute Annual Conference
Friday, 28 March 2025, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Many of these costs are spread across society and felt over decades, some just shovelled onto private property owners to cop. This system rewards planners for avoiding risk, not for enabling growth, and it enables the undermining of property rights in the ... More >>
Improved Hunting Permit System On Its Way
Friday, 28 March 2025, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The upgraded system will also make selecting hunting areas easier. Instead of the 54 hunting areas that hunters currently choose from, the system will be simplified so hunters choose from eight regions, four in the North Island and four in the South ... More >>
