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New Specialist School To Fill Long-Standing Gap In Gisborne
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
“We’ve listened to parents and the local community, and we know how important it is to provide local options for children with high and complex needs. These students deserve fit-for-purpose classrooms where they can learn and thrive,” says Stanford More >>
Service Dog IDs To Improve Disability Access
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
“Service dogs –‘disability assist’ dogs in legislation - are trained working dogs which support disabled people to live independently and participate in everyday life,” Louise Upston says. More >>
Downtown Carpark Redevelopment Fast-Tracked
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
“This project will see the demolition of the 7-storey Downtown Carpark at the western end of Auckland’s waterfront, followed by development of the site into an integrated mixed-use precinct,” says Mr Bishop. More >>
Communities To Design Local Social Services
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
"Our goal is for this to become the normal way social services are run, not a one-off. Once these three groups can prove it works, we will roll it out more widely.” More >>
Stable Settings To Maintain ETS Certainty
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 7:15 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government will extend the current auction floor price, the cost containment reserve price, and current reserve volume of New Zealand units in the ETS until 2031, instead of just to 2030," says Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. More >>
Enhanced Citizens’ Arrest Powers To Become Reality
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The economic cost of retail crime in New Zealand is in the billions. Retailers and security guards face abuse and assault that no New Zealander should be subjected to. More >>
Earn As You Learn Programme Expands
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
New cohorts of around 20 students will be established in each of the four regions in 2027, with further expansion planned. More >>
Pharmac Strengthens Patient Voice In Decision Making
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
“The patient community used to picket outside Pharmac. Now, patients have a stronger voice at the table when Pharmac makes its decisions, because that’s important to them,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
40,581 New Homes Consented In A Year, Up 19%
Monday, 3 August 2026, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
These results, released by Stats NZ, follow recent SEEK data showing demand for construction workers increased 35.1 per cent compared with a year ago, making construction the fastest-growing industry for job advertisements. More >>
Consultation Opens On Wellington Heritage Provisions
Monday, 3 August 2026, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
“The investigation found that some heritage provisions are having negative impacts on economic growth and employment and explores how these can be remedied. I am now consulting on those findings," says RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. More >>
School Onsite Training Programme To Provide 660 Places Every Year From 2028
Monday, 3 August 2026, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
An Education Review Office report found only one in five principals considered new teacher graduates ready for the classroom. More >>
Skin Cancer Treatment Expanding Into GP Clinics
Saturday, 1 August 2026, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
"We are focused on fixing the basics and building the future. Delivering more care in the community, closer to where people live, is a key part of that," Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Call To Action: Hunter-led Conservation For The Win
Saturday, 1 August 2026, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Gwyn Thurlow (New Zealand Deerstalkers Association), Minister James Meager, Mike Perry (Department of Conservation) / Supplied Hon James Meager Minister for Hunting and Fishing Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has issued a call to action ... More >>
New Drury And Paerātā Stations Open For South Auckland
Saturday, 1 August 2026, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the stations are part of the Government’s recent investment in Auckland’s rail network and will support growth in the south. More >>
800 Small And Remote Schools Benefit From Upgrades
Friday, 31 July 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
“The work of the Small Schools Upgrade Programme | Ngā Iti Kahurangi has benefited thousands of students around the country and reduced the burden of maintenance for busy school principals and school boards.” More >>
Rotorua Opening Shows Future Of Value-Added Wood Processing
Friday, 31 July 2026, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $3.2 million through the Primary Sector Growth Fund to support the VoMo (Volumetric Modulation) project, alongside Red Stag's $4.8 million contribution, taking total investment to $8 million over three years. More >>
Businesses Can Now Apply To Transition From Gas
Friday, 31 July 2026, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
“From today, businesses seeking new financing for gas transition projects can express their interest with participating banks - ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank and Westpac - who will work with them to assess applications under the Scheme." More >>
Homes For The Hounds Now The Focus
Friday, 31 July 2026, 7:27 am | New Zealand Government
The rehoming plan ensures owners / trainers of former racing dogs have financial support to care for animals until they are rehomed. More >>
Getting Government Off Roofs, Letting Sun Shine On Kiwi Solar
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry found that in some cases, installing a small-scale solar system can involve up to six separate sign-offs and five site visits from four different entities before it can be switched on. More >>
Warkworth To Te Hana PPP Signed
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Project Agreement was signed this week between the Crown and the Northway consortium to design, build, finance, maintain and operate the expressway, and reached financial close today. More >>
