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New Parents To Receive Increased Support
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The maximum weekly paid parental leave rate will increase to $811.05 per week from $788.66, in line with movement in average weekly earnings. More >>
Funding Boost For Community Pharmacies
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
Community pharmacies are often the front door to New Zealand’s health system. They provide trusted advice, dispense medicines, deliver vaccinations, and help people get the care they need in their local communities. More >>
Driving Visitor Growth And Business Events
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 7:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will make a one-off $4 million investment to boost Tourism New Zealand’s marketing in Australia, the United States and China. More >>
Speeding Up Council Reports To Get Building Faster
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Fixing the basics and building for the future for New Zealand means taking a close look at every part of the building system to identify delays, remove bottlenecks, and improve productivity, Mr Penk says. More >>
Additional $14.5 Million Support For Rough Sleepers
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Homelessness has been a problem in New Zealand for decades. We have a broken housing system that is more severe in challenging economic times, Mr Bishop says. More >>
220,000 Students Take The SMART Test
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
“This will be the first time in more than 20 years that parents have had commonsense easy to understand report about how their child is doing at school", says Education Minister Erica Stanford. More >>
Injuries Cost New Zealand's Economy $8.7 Billion
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Injuries in New Zealand report, released today, provides detailed insights into how and where New Zealanders are being injured, with a focus on four key areas – the home, sport and recreation, work, and on roads. More >>
Fire And Emergency Funding System Evaluation
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 7:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Internal Affairs will engage with targeted stakeholders and consider any problems with the current system and alternative approaches, taking into account feasibility of implementation. More >>
Funding Boost For Aged Residential Care Sector
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 7:04 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Mr Simeon Brown says a key focus of the package is helping older people move more quickly into the care setting that best meets their needs. More >>
Environmental Reporting Act Legislation Introduced
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The changes involve amending the Environmental Reporting Act 2015, to improve data quality, make information more accessible, relevant and timely. More >>
Government Responds To Infrastructure Plan
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Commission’s National Infrastructure Plan, released in February, sets out a 30-year view of how New Zealand can improve the way it plans, funds, maintains and delivers infrastructure. More >>
Longstanding Defence Deployments Extended
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Up to 14 personnel will contribute to New Zealand’s long-standing commitments to Middle East maritime security efforts, for a further two years until 30 June 2028. More >>
New Acute Care And Cancer Treatment Services For Dargaville
Monday, 15 June 2026, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The acute care clinic forms part of the Government's national Urgent Care and After-Hours Framework, which aims to ensure 98 per cent of New Zealanders can access in-person urgent care within a one-hour drive. More >>
New Zealand Welcomes Progress Towards Iran Peace Deal
Monday, 15 June 2026, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
This pivotal, constructive deal is a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region that is critical to global economic security, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
International Visitor Numbers Continue To Climb
Friday, 12 June 2026, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The continued growth in the sector – New Zealand’s second-largest export earner – shows the Government’s work to back tourism is working, Louise Upston says. More >>
The Point Mission Bay Retirement Village Fast-Tracked
Friday, 12 June 2026, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Limited, in partnership with Generus Living Group, lodged a substantive application in November 2025 to construct and operate an integrated retirement village and associated infrastructure in Mission Bay, Auckland. More >>
Government Backs AI Support For Small Business
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and every one of them has untapped potential to grow. That's why I'm delighted to allocate and announce this funding today, Mr Brewer says. More >>
Nearly 1400 Classrooms Fully Funded In Two And A Half Years
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Erica Stanford Minister of Education 11 June 2026 Education Minister Erica Stanford announced a $160 million investment to deliver new classrooms that will support growing communities across Auckland and the upper North Island. “This latest investment ... More >>
New Zealand Signs Defence Arrangement With Timor-Leste
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The updated Defence Cooperation Arrangement was signed by Minister Penk and Timor-Leste Defense Minister Rear Admiral Donaciano do Rosario da Costa Gomes, at a virtual meeting this month. More >>
New Doctors To Train In The Regions That Need Them Most
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine will provide an additional 120 graduate-entry medical students each year. More >>
