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Financial Industry To Bear The Cost For Regulation

Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The prudential levy is estimated to recover around $209 million over the next four years. The levy will be paid to the Reserve Bank, with the revenue returned to the Government through an increased dividend. More >>

Prudent Approach To Fuel Crisis

Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2026 provides sensible support to those most affected by rising fuel prices in a way that is affordable for the country, so we can continue rebuilding our buffers and restoring New Zealand’s financial security, Nicola Willis says. More >>

Surplus Forecast Reduces Debt Burden

Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The $2.6 billion OBEGALx surplus forecast in 2028/29 would be the first surplus in a decade, and is a big improvement on the $900 million deficit forecast in December’s Half Year Update. More >>

A Responsible Budget To Secure NZ’s Future

Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government

The Budget forecasts the economy to grow by an average of 2.7 per cent over the next four years, with unemployment falling from 5.5 to 4.3 per cent and wages continuing to rise faster than inflation. More >>

Building A More Secure Future For New Zealand

Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget forecasts show New Zealand returning to surplus a year earlier than expected, $6 billion less borrowing than previously forecast and economic growth averaging 2.7 per cent despite international volatility and unrest. More >>

NSNZ Nurses Vote To Accept Settlement

Thursday, 28 May 2026, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government

The 24-month agreement provides around 1,000 nurses with a 2.5 per cent salary increase in year one and a 2 per cent increase in year two. More >>

Bill Passed To Pave Way For MCERT

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 8:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Nicola Grigg says the legislation ensures environmental responsibilities will continue seamlessly under the new arrangements. More >>

Defence Minister To Visit Singapore For Global Security Conference

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government

While attending the conference, Mr Penk will meet with several of his international counterparts and speak at a session focused on shifting geostrategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. More >>

Remuneration Authority Appointments

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Vern Walsh has been a member of the Authority since 2022 and has been reappointed for a further three-year term. More >>

Government Listens To Feedback On Homeschool Regulation

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government

The Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill was due to have its third reading today but will now be referred back to the Committee of the Whole, to remove amendments relating to homeschooling. More >>

AI Guidance Issued To Clipboard Wielders; How To Raise Productivity

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government

“Outside of Wellington, improvements in productivity and efficiency are the norm. Households and businesses have found ways to do more with less. It's reasonable to ask the same of the agencies they fund,” Mr Seymour says. More >>

AI Breast Screening Tool One Step Closer

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government

“Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in New Zealand, but we know that early detection significantly improves survival rates and treatment outcomes,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>

Budget 2026 Delivers $100 Million Investment In Rotorua Courts

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government

The investment will contribute to the construction of two new courthouses: one for the Rotorua Law Courts (the High Court, District Court, Coroners Court and relevant tribunals) and one for the Rotorua Māori Land Court. More >>

New Technology Means Safer Communities

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

“Right now, the technology and data that underpins emergency management is fragmented, and getting information takes time – that could lead to delays, blind spots and risk to life,” says Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell. More >>