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Kelvin Davis Appointed To Māori Education Ministerial Advisory Group
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Māori Education MAG will report directly to the Minister of Education over a two-year term. More >>
New Chair For Fire And Emergency New Zealand Board
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Jaduram succeeds Rebecca Keoghan MNZM, who has served as Chair since July 2021, following her earlier role as Deputy Chair from June 2019. More >>
Pre-Budget Speech To Business North Harbour
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
A driving goal for our Government is to deliver better public services for New Zealanders, not by just blithely spending more, but by driving better results from the spending we already do. More >>
Public Service To Be Overhauled
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders expect public services that are responsive, effective and easy to use, but too often people and businesses are still navigating fragmented systems, duplication and outdated processes. More >>
Dairy Industry Restructuring Act Statutory Review Begins
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
“The review will examine whether the DIRA’s current competition provisions that regulate Fonterra remain necessary, fit-for-purpose, and achieve net benefits for our dairy sector,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Modern Imaging Technology For Southland Hospital
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is a significant step forward in the quality of diagnostic imaging available locally, meaning Southlanders can access more advanced care close to home,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Southland Farmers To Benefit Under Improved Farm Plan System
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 8:13 am | New Zealand Government
The regulation currently requires farmers to prepare and submit a farm plan by 27 May 2026, before improvements to the national freshwater farm plan system are finalised. More >>
Proposed Amendments To Education System Reform Bill To Be Considered
Monday, 18 May 2026, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Government
“My changes will reinforce the Teaching Council’s role as a strong, accountable professional body, with child safety at its core,” Minister of Education, Erica Stanford says. More >>
Bill To Strengthen Disability Support
Monday, 18 May 2026, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Government
“In the past two Budgets this Government has already committed a record investment of $2.1 billion of additional funding into the disability support system,” Louise Upston says. More >>
New Homes Delivered For Defence Families
Monday, 18 May 2026, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Homes for Families programme recognises that providing personnel and their whānau with a warm, safe, dry home is central to their wellbeing. More >>
Literacy And Maths At Forefront Of New Investment
Monday, 18 May 2026, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2026 sees $131 million invested in the next phase of Teaching the Basics Brilliantly. More >>
Have Your Say On The Agricultural Compounds And Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill
Monday, 18 May 2026, 11:41 am | Primary Production Committee
Make a submission on the bill by 11.59pm on Monday, 15 June 2026. More >>
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill
Monday, 18 May 2026, 11:38 am | Primary Production Committee
Details Of NCEA Replacement Confirmed
Saturday, 16 May 2026, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s Year 9 students will be the first cohort to progress through these changes, supported by a clearer curriculum and qualifications that properly recognise achievement and prepare them for the future, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
Nurses Vote To Accept New Pay Offer
Friday, 15 May 2026, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Health Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreements for members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). “I am pleased for the approximately 35,000 nurses, ... More >>
Growers Benefit As Govt Strengthens Plant Rights
Friday, 15 May 2026, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
From drought-resistant grass seed that benefits pastoral farmers, to higher-yielding and better-tasting produce for New Zealanders and our export markets, these changes will provide vital support for growers, Mr McClay says. More >>
New Forensic Inpatient Beds Opened
Friday, 15 May 2026, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Opening more mental health beds is a commitment made by the Government in its plan to deliver faster access to support, Mr Doocey says. More >>
Statutory Guidance Issued To Help Protect Kiwis’ Rights
Friday, 15 May 2026, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Seymour Minister for Regulation Hon Chris Bishop Attorney-General The Minister for Regulation and the AttorneyGeneral have today issued joint statutory guidance to support consistent application of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 (the ... More >>
Fourth Renewable Energy Project Fast-tracked
Friday, 15 May 2026, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Manawa Energy Limited lodged a substantive application in September 2025 for the re-consenting of the existing Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme. More >>
$100m+ Wellington Airport Project Fast-tracked
Friday, 15 May 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington International Airport Ltd lodged its application in October 2025, with approval taking around six months following the commencement of the independent expert panel. More >>
