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Safer Roads Through Roadside Drug Driver Tests
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government’s road safety strategy targets the highest contributing factors to fatal road crashes. The new roadside testing regime will be a key road safety tool because it will allow Police to better detect and deter drug-impaired drivers." More >>
Tax Legislation Passed To Support Growth
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Taxation (Annual Rates 24-25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill which passed third reading today, will support businesses setting up or looking to grow, who need access to capital and need a pool of talented people. More >>
Strong Relationship With PNG Reconfirmed
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand deeply values our friendship with Papua New Guinea, a crucial partner in the Pacific,” PM Christopher Luxon says. “We look forward to continuing to work alongside Papua New Guinea on issues facing the Pacific region, including climate ... More >>
Cross-party Involvement On Resource Management Reform
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
“Everyone agrees that the RMA is broken and in desperate need of replacement. It fails to deliver the infrastructure and development New Zealanders need, while at the same time fails to properly protect the environment,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Improvements To The Proceeds Of Crime Fund
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Proceeds of Crime Fund is not to be used as an on-going permanent funding source. Approved initiatives will be for short-term (maximum three year) funding applications that meet the Government’s targeted criteria. More >>
Inner Hauraki Gulf Closed To Rock Lobster Fishing
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The closure, from 1 April 2025, and other changes are part of Fisheries New Zealand’s biannual sustainability reviews which look at catch limits and management settings for fisheries around Aotearoa. More >>
Five Years On Since New Zealand’s First COVID-19 Lockdown
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Last year the Government announced there would be a second phase of the Inquiry into COVID-19 covering outstanding matters of public concern. Both the ACT-National and New Zealand First-National coalition agreements include commitments to expand the ... More >>
New Planning Laws To End The Culture Of ‘No’
Monday, 24 March 2025, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
“The RMA is broken and everyone knows it. It makes it too hard to build the infrastructure and houses New Zealand desperately needs, too hard to use our abundant natural resources, and hasn’t resulted in better management of our natural environment,” Mr Bishop ... More >>
New Zealand & India Comprehensive FTA Consultation Begins
Monday, 24 March 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
We are offering all interested New Zealanders, including businesses, NGOs, and members of the public the opportunity to make a submission prior to 15 April 2025. More >>
Cost Of Living Support Coming For 1.5 Million New Zealanders
Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
933,200 superannuitants and 4,900 veterans will get a boost to New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran’s Pension, while 409,300 main beneficiaries will get a higher payment. More >>
Building Consent Data Shows Need For Bold Reforms
Friday, 21 March 2025, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
“For the first time, we have consistent nationwide data proving statutory timeframes are masking problems. Councils are stopping the clock on applications by requesting additional information, extending processing times beyond the official 20 working ... More >>
PM India Mission Brings Relationship Step Change
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Luxon and the business delegation focused on enhancing New Zealand’s presence in key sectors, including education, technology, tourism, investment, manufacturing, food and primary industries. More >>
Iwi Join Discussion On Geothermal Potential
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is in the early stages of considering how the abundant but underutilised natural resource could be used to bolster energy security, as well as in applications such as tourism, mineral resources, science and technology, regional ... More >>
Strong Interest In Modernising Biosecurity Law
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposed amendments include higher fines for passengers bringing in undeclared high-risk goods, greater flexibility around importing requirements, and fairer cost-sharing for biosecurity responses. More >>
Reining In Water Price Increases For Aucklanders
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Minister Simeon Brown says the Government is committed to delivering affordable water charges for Aucklanders through the Local Water Done Well solution for Watercare, while ensuring that there is ongoing investment in critical infrastructure maintenance ... More >>
Enhanced Urgent Care Service For Napier
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Not only will the existing service be retained, Health New Zealand has agreed to enhance the overnight service so that Napier residents can receive more comprehensive care such as access to nurse prescribers, plus overnight medical support from a doctor ... More >>
Construction Begins On New Adult Mental Health Building In Christchurch
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The redevelopment of Hillmorton Campus will improve the whole adult inpatient service, ensuring a broader range of options are available to clinical teams to better support people in their time of greatest need. More >>
It’s Official: Kiwis Can Look Forward To Better Days
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Going for Growth progress report I issued last month detailed more than 80 actions the Government has taken, or that are underway, to facilitate growth. There will be more announcements in the coming months. More >>
New Independent Review Function For Civil Aviation Decisions
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Application fees for reviews, which will partially recover the costs for the new independent review function, are set at $1,000 (excl. GST) for individuals and $1,500 (excl. GST) in any other case (such as for organisations). More >>
New Zealand – US Relations On Strong Footing
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 8:12 am | New Zealand Government
While in Washington DC, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters met Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Head of the US Office of Foreign Assistance Peter Marocco, and a range of other Administration ... More >>
