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Budget Invests In The Future Of Te Reo Māori
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
“Budget 2026 invests in ensuring te reo Māori remains strong, visible and enduring for future generations. More >>
More Resources To Combat Migrant Exploitation
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says the funding responds to sustained growth in demand for labour inspectorate and immigration compliance activity since the border fully reopened in July 2022. More >>
Incentivising Councils To Go For Housing Growth
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Incentives for Growth Fund provides both an incentive for councils to enable housing growth, and a means of covering some of the costs that fall on them as a result. More >>
Tax System Being Strengthened
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) will ensure it remains well-targeted, supports innovation and operates as intended. More >>
Funding To Boost Resilient Planning System
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s new planning system is premised on the enjoyment of property rights with people being free to use their property unless there is a good reason to restrict them. More >>
Incentivising Work And Independence
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing work to ensure the welfare system is fair, firm and simple. The social safety net is there when it’s needed, but it must be sustainable, and target those in highest need. More >>
Extending The Waikato Expressway
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere is a critical freight and economic link connecting Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty with the central and lower North Island, Mr Bishop says. More >>
Improving Tax Rules For Charities
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Simon Watts says it’s important the tax rules ensure the system remains fair, credible and trusted for charities and not-for-profits. More >>
Boost For Law And Order
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Paul Goldsmith says the $100 million contribution to the construction of two new courthouses in Rotorua announced yesterday will provide safer, more secure facilities for everyone using the courts. More >>
ECE Funding To Provide Sector Instant Relief
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Most ECE services will receive a 1.5 percent increase to their subsidy rates. The increase applies from July 2026 but typically isn’t received by services till the following January. This year, however, services will receive the increase from July. More >>
Investing In Secondary Achievement
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2026 moves the focus to secondary achievement and assessment as we begin the reform of our secondary qualification system. More >>
Next Step Taken To Lower Bowel Screening Age
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2026 provides an additional $45.582 million to support the expansion, including $33.118 million over four years for programme delivery and $12.464 million for infrastructure and equipment to increase colonoscopy capacity. More >>
Budget Doubles Trade Training Opportunities
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Final-year Fees Free will close at the end of December 2026, with those who complete a qualification in 2026 remaining eligible to claim their fees within 12 months of completion, up to 31 December 2027. More >>
Infrastructure Boost For Hospitals
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Major redevelopments are being carefully phased and supported by smaller investments to ease short term pressures and maintain services during construction. More >>
Investing In Cyber Security To Protect Patient Data
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
This investment strengthens the digital backbone of our health system to better protect patient information, support frontline services, and keep care safe and secure for Kiwis. More >>
Budget Delivers $7 Billion Capital Investment Boost
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“Thanks to the Government’s careful management of the country’s finances, new funding is able to be invested in hospitals, schools, roads, rail, defence capability, social housing and local infrastructure,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Preparing Before Disaster Strikes
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Building resilience into our infrastructure and planning systems now will help New Zealand recover faster, reduce disruption, and lower costs over the long term. That’s part of fixing the basics and building the future. More >>
Aid And Foreign Affairs Boost In Challenging Times
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide additional funding to safeguard New Zealand’s frontline diplomatic and trade network. More >>
Record Health Funding With Patients At The Centre
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
This funding will help ensure more New Zealanders can access timely, quality care closer to home, while supporting a stronger and more sustainable health system for the future. More >>
Government Super Fund Contributions Increase
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Government’s Super Fund contributions are set by a legislated formula and rise from $562 million next financial year to just over $1 billion in 2029/30,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
