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Celebrating New Zealand Sign Language
Monday, 5 May 2025, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
NZSL is an official language of this country, used by almost 25,000 people and the primary language for many Deaf New Zealanders. More >>
Proposals To Strengthen Biodiversity Released
Monday, 5 May 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Predator Free 2050 is one of the Department of Conservation’s key biodiversity programmes addressing the threat of introduced predators to our unique nature, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. More >>
Boosting High-Tech Exports With Advanced Technology
Monday, 5 May 2025, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $71 million over seven years into a new advanced technology science platform hosted by the Robinson Research Institute, based out of Victoria University of Wellington. More >>
Parent Portal Launched To Empower Parents
Monday, 5 May 2025, 6:57 am | New Zealand Government
Launching today, the Parent Portal will provide a clear, easy-to-understand year by year guide to what children will be learning in English and maths under New Zealand’s refreshed, knowledge-rich curriculum. More >>
New Helicopters A Commitment To Global Security
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Our personnel are being called upon to go more places, more often and for longer to play New Zealand’s part in contributing to global security. This funding will enable them to do that. More >>
Prime Minister Congratulates Albanese And Wong
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
When we spoke, Mr Albanese and I affirmed our strong working relationship, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Mr Luxon has also congratulated Lawrence Wong on his recent election victory in Singapore. More >>
Hunting And Fishing Minister Joins Game Bird Season Opening Hunt
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
This isn't just recreation -- it's about sustainably harvesting food, teaching the next generation important skills, and maintaining connections to our heritage that stretch back for generations, says Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager. More >>
Attendance Dashboard Shows Early Insights Into Term 2
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“The daily school attendance dashboard kicked off this year. It facilitates the daily recording and publication of student attendance, meaning data for week one of term 2 is already available,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
Police Minister Welcomes Swim Training Review
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
As a government we feel strongly that a swimming standard is important for both Police and public safety, and in coming into Government we supported a return to a 20-week recruit training course, rather than the 16-week in place when we came into government. More >>
New Air Ambulance Helicopter For Auckland And Northland
Friday, 2 May 2025, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The regions next in line for improved aircraft capabilities include Northland, which will also receive two additional leased near-new aircraft ready for use from July and Wellington, which will get a brand new replacement aircraft in August. More >>
Oranga Tamariki Showing Clear Progress On Key Performance Targets
Friday, 2 May 2025, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The percentage of children in care who have been visited by their social worker within the target time to ensure their ongoing safety and wellbeing has hit 96% compliance, putting Oranga Tamariki well on track to hit 100% in the near future. More >>
Deputy PM Concludes Constructive Visit To New Caledonia
Friday, 2 May 2025, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Peters met the French Minister for Overseas Territories, Manuel Valls, and the President of the Government of New Caledonia, Alcide Ponga. More >>
Developing A New Action Plan For Unpaid Carers
Friday, 2 May 2025, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Social Development is leading development of the Plan, working closely with the Carers Alliance, relevant government agencies, and a new Carers Advisory Group. More >>
Raising Achievement & Closing The Equity Gap At School
Friday, 2 May 2025, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Governments’ ambitious changes reflect the responsibility we have to these children and young people, to ensure their experiences with our education system deliver consistent high-quality, services that set students up for future success. More >>
New Member Appointed To Waitangi Tribunal
Friday, 2 May 2025, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Mr. Potaka also expressed confidence that Mr. Albert’s appointment will support the progress of Treaty based Māori-Crown relationships. More >>
Government Remains On Track To Ban Full Farm-to-Forest Conversions
Friday, 2 May 2025, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government is focused on maintaining strong food and fibre production while supporting sustainable land use. We remain concerned about the effect that farm conversions are having on highly productive land," Mr McClay says. More >>
Third Procedure Room To Expand Endoscopy Capacity In Hawke’s Bay
Friday, 2 May 2025, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
The hospital’s endoscopy unit currently has two procedure rooms and is operating at full capacity seven days a week. A $1.3 million investment will fund a third procedure room, significantly increasing capacity for procedures such as colonoscopies, gastroscopies, ... More >>
Youth Parliament 2025 Participants Announced
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth MPs will now engage with other young people in their community to gather their ideas and bring those views to Parliament, while Youth Press Gallery members will be drawing attention to the issues the Youth MPs are working on and helping generate ... More >>
Saudi Ministerial Visit Sends Strong Signal For NZ Trade And Investment Growth
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
With Saudi Arabia being our largest export market in the Gulf and the GCC trade deal soon to be signed, we’re opening new doors for Kiwi exporters —particularly in agriculture, agri-tech, food innovation and fintech. More >>
New Data Highlights Progress In Childhood Immunisation Rates
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
“Improving childhood immunisation rates is a priority for our Government. The latest quarterly figures show immunisation coverage has improved across nearly all age milestones, with particularly strong gains at six, 12, and 24 months,” Mr Brown says. More >>
