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A More Practical Planning System For Food And Fibre Production
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Bishop says the changes include simplifying the Natural Environment Bill’s environmental limits framework by removing resource cap provisions and simplifying action plan provisions. More >>
Achieving Competitive Urban Land Markets In New System
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
To ensure councils fulfil this obligation, Cabinet has agreed to establish a new Urban Land Market Officer. More >>
Pharmac Culture Continues To Improve, And Get More Transparent
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
“Pharmac has gone from focussing solely on managing their fixed budget, to an agency that seeks collaboration for better outcomes, and advocates for further funding." More >>
More Juice Into Blackcurrant Exports
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $300,000 through the Primary Sector Growth Fund alongside $450,000 in industry funding from the New Zealand Blackcurrant Co-operative in the three-year 'Blackcurrant Value Extraction Project’. More >>
More Than 820 Homes Through Flexible Fund
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
“Overall, since we came into Government, more than 8,400 social housing places have been delivered nationally, and the social housing waitlist has reduced from 25,483 to 19,003. However, it’s clear there is more to do." More >>
DOC Awards $9.2 Million To Boost Community-Led Conservation
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
“The projects selected this year cover a range of New Zealand’s threatened ecosystems and species, from internationally recognised wetlands and geothermal areas to Northland horopito and Whitaker’s skink," says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. More >>
Network Efficiency Needed For More Affordable Power, Govt Says
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 7:29 am | New Zealand Government
“Supporting a reliable and affordable electricity system is one of this Government’s top priorities, which is why we’re asking for feedback on potential reforms to the regulatory framework that underpins this important sector," says Hon Simeon Brown. More >>
Walls Go Up – Classrooms Calm Down
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 7:23 am | New Zealand Government
“Every child deserves a classroom where they can focus, take part and succeed, and every teacher deserves a space that lets them do what they do best – teach,” says Education Minister Erica Stanford. More >>
Government Clarifies Climate Change Tort Law
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 7:04 am | New Zealand Government
“Courts are not the right place to resolve claims of harm from climate change, & tort law is not well-suited to respond to a problem like climate change which involves complex environmental, economic & social factors," says Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Ending The Decade-Long Wait For An Endometriosis Diagnosis
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Surgery will remain available for those who need it, but it will no longer be the only route to a diagnosis. Instead, women will be able to access non-invasive first-line treatment in primary care. More >>
Te Here-ā-Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Restoring the land to the rightful owners is a significant conclusion for both parties to a more than 180 year wrong. More >>
Court Fines Clampdown Shifts Into Overdrive
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
184 of the vehicles have already been sold at auction, with another 32 soon to go under the hammer. The rest were either issued a warning, or no action was taken due to their situation. More >>
Fiordland Mountain Officially Named Mount Kirk
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The mountain is located on the western side of Percy Saddle, south of the West Arm of Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National Park and is now officially known as Mount Kirk. More >>
State Of Origin 2027 Date Confirmed As Major Events Momentum Continues
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says it’s a massive milestone, with the match expected to deliver an estimated $17.4 million economic boost and attract more than 10,000 Australian visitors. More >>
New Grant For Poultry Industry Launches
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has recorded two confirmed detections of H5 bird flu, with no further detections since 17 July 2026. There is no evidence of mass mortality in wildlife, and no detections in poultry. More >>
1,000th Wagon Shows Hillside Is Back At Work
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
“Hillside is part of New Zealand’s industrial heritage but a little over a decade ago it was being run down and written off. Today, it is assembling modern wagons for the national freight network,” Mr Peters says. More >>
More Protections Coming For Power Consumers
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
“Power bills are top of mind for many New Zealanders, especially in winter, and people want more control over their bills and electricity usage,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Government Appoints Facilitator To Restore Confidence In Tairāwhiti Forestry
Monday, 17 August 2026, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
TFAG has worked because central government, the Council and the sector all came together. I have invited the Council’s continued support and participation, Mr McClay says. More >>
Next Steps On Waitematā Harbour Crossing
Monday, 17 August 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The WHC DBC will be independently led by a Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) who will answer directly to the Ministers of Finance, Transport, and Auckland, and Cabinet. More >>
Ministerial Advisory Group’s Report Welcomed
Monday, 17 August 2026, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) has produced a substantial report that sets out its views on the change that would be required to create that system. I want to thank them for their work. More >>
