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Common Sense Proposal Will Benefit Patients And Save Money
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Consultation is now open on proposed changes to support the shift in responsibility. More >>
Guardians Of New Zealand Superannuation Board Chair Reappointed
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Board manages the investment of government contributions to the NZ Super Fund and administers the Elevate NZ Venture Capital Fund. More >>
PM To Visit Samoa And Tonga
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The visit marks New Zealand’s first comprehensive engagement with the new governments in both countries, with the Prime Minister looking forward to his meetings with the new leaders and their Cabinets in each capital. More >>
Further Improvements To Pacific Visitor Visa Settings
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
“From 1 June this year, the total cost of applying for a visitor visa for Pacific nationals will drop from $216 to $161, for a 12-month period, as part of NewZealand’s ongoing work to deepen Pacific connections,”Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Moa Point Crown Review Team Appointed
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown Review Team’s term runs until 31 August 2026, and it will produce a final report before then. More >>
Innovative Digital Labelling Trial To Progress
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Food safety and suitability remain non-negotiable during the trial, so all products must comply with the Food Act 2014, the compositional requirements of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and all other relevant legislation. More >>
Ministerial Group To Oversee Fuel Security
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
Members of the IEA are required to hold 90 days of oil stocks. New Zealand holds its stocks, in part, through oil tickets or contracts. More >>
New Solicitor-General Appointed
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
“Ms Adams also brings strong privatesector leadership, having chaired a major national law firm. That mix of legal expertise and practical leadership makes her exceptionally well suited to the role of Solicitor-General." More >>
New Pay Deal For Primary Teachers Welcomed
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
“Teachers have right to a contract and is fair and reasonable that nearly a third of primary school teachers, who are not part of the NZEI, should be offered a contract so they can receive the pay increases that the Government has already offered." More >>
New Equipment Boosts Ports’ Emergency Access
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister James Meager confirmed the Government’s $8 million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund co-investment, while visiting Whanganui Port. More >>
COVID-19 Inquiry Released
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
"New Zealanders remember what that period felt like – not being able to visit loved ones in hospital, struggling to get home from overseas, and keeping children home from school for months." More >>
New Overseas Investment Rules Inject Billions Into Local Economy
Friday, 6 March 2026, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Starting today, many decisions under the Overseas Investment Act will be made in under 15 working days, with a target of five, thanks to a new two-track system, Mr Seymour says. More >>
Building Ties With Brazil
Friday, 6 March 2026, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
“Our delegation’s visit to Brazil has highlighted a range of areas in which our two countries want to do more together, including agriculture, aviation, trade and investment, education and film collaboration." More >>
Government Clarifies Welfare And ACC Payments
Friday, 6 March 2026, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Act fixes an anomaly which saw one group of people being treated differently to another. More >>
Bill To Modernise Census Passes First Reading
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Rising costs, declining response rates, and disruptions from events such as natural disasters have shown the traditional approach is no longer sustainable, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith say. More >>
Nominating Committee For The Guardians Of New Zealand Superannuation Appointments
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Committee Chair Michelle Tsui, and committee member Mark Butcher have been reappointed to their roles from August 1 this year. More >>
Government Backs Kiwi Seafarer Workforce Growth
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Maritime schools can provide the required vocational training, but without training berths for sea time, trainees can’t enter the workforce. More >>
Supporting First-Year GP Trainees
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners will continue to lead the training programme, including curriculum, standards, quality assurance, and clinical placements. More >>
Second Private Building Consent Authority Approved
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Farsight is the second standalone private BCA to get the green light, following Building Consent Approvals Limited in May last year, Min Chris Penk says More >>
Pharmac Proposal Will Help Patients Recover From Stem Cell Transplants
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
This Government has committed to increasing our stem cell transplant capacity. Pharmac recognise that as that capacity increases, more people will need this medicine, Mr Seymour says. More >>
