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Construction To Begin On Final Stage Of Wellington SH58 Road Of Regional Significance Project
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The final stage of improvements on SH58 include two new roundabouts - one at the intersection of Flightys Road and Murphys Road, and the second at the Moonshine Road intersection, among other safety improvements to the corridor. More >>
Expanded Specialist Youth Services Coming For Regions In Need
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced details for a $3.5 million annual funding boost to increase access and expand specialist infants, children and adolescents mental health services (ICAMHS) in Tairāwhiti, Counties Manukau, and Waitematā. More >>
Crown Settles Eight Years Of Treaty Negotiations
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The settlement addresses the historical grievances endured by the three iwi, which include 19th century warfare and land purchased or taken for public works. More >>
High Quality Kiwi Beef And Lamb Helps Lead Economic Recovery
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Total red meat exports are expected to reach $10.2 billion this year with increased demand from key markets seeking high quality, safe, grass-fed food and fibre from New Zealand. More >>
First Financial Statements Including 2025 Released
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Core Crown tax revenue was $600 million higher than forecast, while core Crown expenses were lower than forecast by $600 million – the latter mainly due to timing. Net core Crown debt was $66 million lower than forecast – so is tracking as expected. More >>
Bowel Screening Changes To Save Hundreds Of Lives
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
“Lowering the age of eligibility from 60 to 58 will see 122,000 Kiwis eligible for free tests in the first year and save hundreds of lives over the coming decades”, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Four-year Term Legislation Takes First Step
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
As stipulated in the National-Act coalition agreement, the Bill is modelled on the ACT Party’s draft Constitution (Enabling a 4-Year Term) Amendment Bill. More >>
New Antarctica Swift Field Tests To Speed Up Avian Influenza Monitoring
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity New Zealand recently tested the ground-breaking equipment during a voyage to Antarctica on the icebreaker MV Argus. More >>
New Zealand Backing New Justice Building For Niue
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
"Niue’s future is interconnected with the Pacific region and New Zealand remains steadfast in supporting its Realm partner’s development across a range of sectors," Foreign Affairs Winston Peters says. More >>
Economic Green Shoots Start On The Dairy Farm
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The strong performance of our dairy farmers is welcome news for the economy as the government continues to lower inflation through careful spending meaning reducing interest rates and by delivering fewer and less costly regulations. More >>
Minister Acknowledges Outgoing RBNZ Governor
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Nicola Willis acknowledges the resignation of the Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr, and his seven years of service. Mr Orr was appointed as Governor in March 2018. More >>
Boost For Rotorua’s Youth Mental Health Services
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Mental health and wellbeing is a prominent issue for many young people across the country, and the government is committed to helping young Kiwis get the support, they need, when they need it. More >>
School Property Back On Track
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
"It is crucial that the school property portfolio is managed effectively so students can continue to benefit from safe, warm, and dry learning environments," Education Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
Greater Role For Nurses In Primary Care
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Nurse practitioners are highly skilled professionals who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medicines and develop treatment plans. They often manage more complex healthcare needs, giving New Zealanders greater choice and better access to health services. More >>
New Database Improves Effort To Stop Terrorist And Violent Extremist Material
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
“One of the many roles of the Department of Internal Affairs is preventing the spread of illegal objectionable material that encourages violent extremism. This new database will increase the efficiency of this work and better safeguard the wellbeing ... More >>
Time Of Use Charging Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
“A report released by Auckland Council today shows that by 2026, traffic congestion will cost Auckland $2.6 billion per year, and that Aucklanders already sit in traffic for 29 million hours per year, which averages out to 17 lost and wasted hours per ... More >>
Fresh Stats Reinforce Tourism’s Contribution To The Economy
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
International Visitor Survey results for the year ending December 2024 show a significant increase of 23 per cent in annual visitor spend. More >>
More Locally Trained Doctors In Primary Care
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“I am focused on ensuring Kiwis have better access to primary care services, and strengthening our health workforce is a key part of that,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Mental Health Peer Support Extends To Wellington Hospital ED
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
“The peer support specialists are workers with lived experience who are available talk to people who are presenting to the ED in mental distress, they provide comfort, as well as help connect people with the needed community services,” Mental Health ... More >>
Innovation Fund To Support Crisis Café
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Crisis Café is a peer-delivered service and provides a safe, relaxed, non-clinical setting for people who are in distress related to either mental health and/or addiction issues, and need to talk to someone face-to-face. More >>
