Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 112]
New Benefit Sanctions For Traffic Light System
Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
These new sanctions will ensure there is accountability in the welfare system for those who aren’t taking reasonable steps to seek employment, while also recognising that reducing benefits isn’t the answer for everyone. More >>
First Charter Schools Open For 2025
Monday, 3 February 2025, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
The huge demand to open charter schools not only highlights the need, but also the commitment of people to provide varied educational opportunities for young New Zealanders to maximise educational outcomes. More >>
Pukekohe Rail Electrification Completed
Sunday, 2 February 2025, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland’s rail network is hugely important to the city and the government is investing more than $2 billion to rebuild, renew, and extend services in advance of the City Rail Link opening in 2026, which will be transformational for our biggest city. More >>
Decision Reached On Dunedin Hospital
Friday, 31 January 2025, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
“The Dunedin Hospital project was poorly handled under the previous government. They promised big, made poor decisions, and blew out the budget. We are focused on delivering a safe, modern hospital complex that Dunedin deserves,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Government Confirms International Commitment To Disability Community
Friday, 31 January 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Of the 63 concluding observations of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), 47 will be progressed or considered as part of wider work later this year. More >>
Major Milestone Reached With Launch Of Minerals Strategy And Critical Minerals List
Friday, 31 January 2025, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Jones released the documents, which present the Coalition Government’s transformative vision for the sector and identify minerals essential to our economy, at OceanaGold’s Waihi Operation in Hauraki today. More >>
Tax Policy Proposal Would Boost NZ Racing
Friday, 31 January 2025, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
“The racing industry makes an important economic contribution. New Zealand thoroughbreds are in demand overseas as racehorses and for breeding. The domestic thoroughbred industry put nearly a billion dollars into the economy in 2022/23,” Mr Peters says. More >>
98 Per Cent Of Potholes Repaired Within 24 Hours
Friday, 31 January 2025, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government’s Pothole Prevention Fund is delivering a total of 285.6 lane kilometres of rehabilitation work over the summer months – a 124 per cent increase compared to last year. This record level of rehabilitation work will help prevent ... More >>
First Plunket Site Begins Delivering Childhood Immunisations
Friday, 31 January 2025, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
This initiative to boost the vaccination workforce is in addition to the $50 million investment over two years for Hauora Māori providers to deliver additional vaccinations. The pilot runs until June 2026. More >>
Business Confidence Signals Progress
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
“The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey, released yesterday, shows business confidence and expected own activity are ‘still both very high’.” The survey reports business confidence fell eight points to +54 in January, while expected own activity eased ... More >>
Setting New Zealand’s Second International Climate Target
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 8:15 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will reduce emissions by 51 to 55 per cent compared to 2005 levels, by 2035. More >>
Major Negotiations With Iwi Of Taranaki Conclude
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
“This Bill addresses the historical grievances endured by the eight iwi of Taranaki, and the longstanding association Ngā Iwi o Taranaki have with their ancestral mountains." More >>
Relentless Focus On Literacy & Numeracy At School
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A world-leading education system is a key driver to economic growth. We want all children to be proficient and confident in reading, writing and maths so they grow up and live the lives they want. More >>
Ministers Welcome Kāinga Ora’s Revised Approach To Wool Carpets
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
“In 2024 Kāinga Ora issued requests for tender (RFTs) seeking bids from suppliers to carpet their properties,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Barnardos Decision Reversed
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Over the last year, Oranga Tamariki has been reviewing its contracts to address under-utilised or under-performing services, remove the duplication of services being provided, and align services to its core business priorities. More >>
New School Lunch Programme Serves Up First Healthy Lunches
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
“As schools open in 2025, the programme will deliver nutritious meals to around 242,000 students, every school day. On today’s menu from the School Lunch Collective is beef pasta bolognaise in classic tomato sauce,” Associate Education Minister ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Patients To Benefit From New And Improved Radiology And Cancer Treatment Services
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
This investment of $29.3m in the Hawke’s Bay Radiology Refurbishment and Expansion Project is made possible due to the Government’s record $16.68 billion investment in health. More >>
Customs’ Levies Legislation Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:44 pm | New Zealand Government
“The bill is about improving the system - it doesn’t change or increase rates of existing charges or introduce new charges,” Customs Minister Casey says. More >>
Citizenship Applications Completed By 54 Per Cent In December
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The more adaptable workforce is better able to respond to fluctuations in demand for different products, leading to increased productivity and better outcomes for New Zealanders. More >>
Speed Limit Reduction Reversals Begin
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
“Where Labour was about slowing New Zealand down, the coalition Government is all about making it easier for people and freight to get from A to B as quickly and efficiently as possible, which will help drive economic growth and improved productivity.” More >>
