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Five Country Ministers Meet On Security Challenges
Monday, 24 August 2026, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Five Country Ministerial meeting brings together New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States to discuss shared national security challenges and how we can work together to address them,” Mr Mitchell says. More >>
Feedback Sought On Whangārei Harbour Scallops
Monday, 24 August 2026, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
“The new survey confirms some scallop beds in parts of the harbour have good numbers of scallops that could sustainably support limited recreational harvest, so now is a good time to get the community’s views on next steps,” says Mr Shane Jones. More >>
Minister To Represent NZ At APEC Food Security Meeting
Monday, 24 August 2026, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand’s presence at the FSMM will reinforce our support for open, rules-based trade and resilient food systems to support access to safe and nutritious food,” says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. More >>
No New Taxes Under National
Sunday, 23 August 2026, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Nicola Willis says National can continue to invest in the frontline public services that New Zealanders rely on every day without introducing new taxes on Kiwis. More >>
Fast-Track Application Lodged For Dry Dock
Saturday, 22 August 2026, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
It is intended the facility will be capable of servicing New Zealand’s largest current and planned vessels, including naval ships and major commercial vessels such as inter-island ferries. More >>
New Zealand Institute For Advanced Technology Launches In Auckland
Friday, 21 August 2026, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
NZIAT is New Zealand's fourth Public Research Organisation, set up to accelerate the development and commercialisation of advanced technologies such as AI, quantum technologies and advanced materials. More >>
Government To Retain Clean Vehicle Standard
Friday, 21 August 2026, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
“At that time, the Government made critical short-term changes to ease pressure on importers and keep cars affordable for New Zealand families and businesses. We also committed to complete a full first-principles review of the Standard." More >>
NZ And Thailand Launch Strategic Partnership
Friday, 21 August 2026, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
“Prime Minister Anutin’s visit to New Zealand has set a clear direction for our relationship built over 70 years of friendship, trust and close connections between our people,” Mr Luxon says. More >>
Tobacco Sales Continue To Fall
Friday, 21 August 2026, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Casey Costello Associate Minister of Health Newly published data shows a continued decline in the sale of cigarettes and tobacco, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today. "The figures are encouraging and are consistent with the long-term ... More >>
Auckland Children’s Dental Surgery Waitlist Falls By Two-Thirds
Friday, 21 August 2026, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
“A range of initiatives have helped significantly reduce the waitlist, including providing additional support for families, more weekday and Saturday theatre capacity, and closer collaboration between hospital and community oral health teams." More >>
Closer To Home: 20 New Specialist Classrooms
Friday, 21 August 2026, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
This $23 million investment brings the government’s total investment in specialist education infrastructure to more than $317 million, helping students with high and complex learning support needs access environments built for their needs. More >>
New Template To Simplify Prequalification Process
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The prequalification template can be used by small businesses and sole traders to gather and present information about their health and safety practices. Itshould be used alongside WorkSafe’s position statement. More >>
Changes To Emergency Management Legislation
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“Precautionary action is more important than ever, with storms, floods and landslides becoming increasingly frequent and severe," says the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell. More >>
Building The Future Of Data For Rural Communities
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s largest research database, the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI), absorbs data from across Government agencies, Stats NZ surveys and non-government organisations. More >>
Smarter Plan For Auckland's Motorways
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland's motorway network carries around 1.5 million trips every day and is critical to keeping people and freight moving, Mr Bishop says. More >>
New Mental Health Facility Opens In Rotorua
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Mental Health Wellbeing and Recovery Unit, Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue, will welcome its first patients from 25 August. More >>
Landcorp Delivers Record Result
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Improved profitability, lower debt, stronger productivity, and increased returns to shareholders are all positive indicators that the business has made significant positive change. More >>
Agricultural Productivity To Soar With Drone Reform
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 7:04 am | New Zealand Government
This reform will reduce costs, improve efficiency and unlock regional growth. It is yet another common-sense change from the Government’s ambitious programme to fix the basics and modernise New Zealand’s civil aviation rules. More >>
Providing Certainty For The Marine Sector
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
While the change affects who can regulate fishing activities, the requirements under the Fisheries Act to manage fishery resources sustainably remains. More >>
Decisions On Freshwater Farm Plans Released
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Regulations will now be drafted that deliver on the ACT-National Coalition commitment to improve farm plans, so they are more cost effective and pragmatic for farmers. More >>
