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Flexi Fund Opens For Social & Affordable Housing
Friday, 27 February 2026, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Flexible Fund will support delivery in priority locations including the Far North, South Auckland, Eastern Bay of Plenty, Gisborne–Tairāwhiti, Hastings, and key main centres such as Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch. More >>
Better Outcomes For New Zealanders On ACC
Friday, 27 February 2026, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)’s first public-facing monthly turnaround report shows the growth rate of the Long-Term Claims Pool has reduced to 1.8 percent - the first time since 2014 it has been less than 2%. More >>
Nearly 12,000 Online GP Consults Delivered Over The Holidays
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Over the December to mid-January holiday period, 11,800 online GP consultations were delivered to around 11,000 people. More >>
Parliamentary And Business Delegation To Visit Latin America
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The delegation will meet with senior government leaders and a range of parliamentary, business and education contacts. More >>
Fewer Victims Of Crime, More Police On The Beat
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year to October 2025 than two years previously. More >>
Government Receives Final COVID Inquiry Report
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal Commission’s final report will be made public when the report is presented to Parliament on 10 March 2026. More >>
David Seymour – Speech To Local Government Meeting
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Regulatory Standards Act is designed to address New Zealand’s major problem with productivity. At the moment, after a period of inflation, productivity is appearing as affordability. More >>
Kiwi Drones To Boost Defence Capability
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
NZDF will buy and trial advanced uncrewed systems from New Zealand company Syos Aerospace, enabling access to mission-ready, combat proven technology. More >>
Green Light For Ohakea As Permanent Alternative Airport
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
Under aviation safety rules, commercial flights must nominate an alternate runway in case their destination airport is closed due to weather or another event. More >>
Strong Backing For Applied Doctorates Scheme
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Applied Doctorates Scheme attracted strong backing from industry last year, and the new call for projects will provide more students the opportunity to solve real world challenges while earning their PhDs, Dr Reti says. More >>
Driving Investment In New Energy Projects
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Following the Request for Information issued late last year, the Government is commencing discussions with the energy sector including independent generators and new entrants on opportunities to lock in long-term supply. More >>
New Zealand Imposes Travels Bans On Iranian Ministers
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The travel bans will target 40 individuals who have perpetrated human rights abuses in Iran, including Minister of the Interior Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib, and Prosecutor-General Mohammad Movahedi-Azad. More >>
Fixing The Basics Of NZ’s Transport Rules
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Practical and commonsense changes give operators more certainty to get on with their work, reduce compliance headaches, and support the transition to low-emissions vehicles, all while keeping safety front and centre. More >>
PSA Members Vote To Accept Settlement
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
Around 12,300 employees will receive a 2.5 per cent pay increase in year one and a further 2 per cent in year two, as well as a $500 lump sum payment. More >>
Government Support For Regional Air Routes Takes Flight
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
Golden Bay Air’s loan will ensure the regional airline can refinance existing aircraft debt and fund essential ongoing major maintenance checks. More >>
Primary Principals Vote To Accept Settlement
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Leadership in Literacy and Numeracy base payment will additionally increase to $10,000 per year over the term of the agreement, as well as other increases and new allowances. More >>
Arataki Project Fast-Tracked In Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
CDL Land NZ Limited lodged its application in July 2025 to provide up to 200 new homes across an 11-hectare site. More >>
New Pharmac Proposal For Melanoma Patients
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“Improving access to cancer medication in New Zealand is important to cancer patients, and their families. That’s why it has been a focus of this Government,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Boosting Manufacturing Productivity With Digital Tools
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
In an increasingly digital world, overseas competitors are reaping the rewards of greater automation, artificial intelligence, robotics and cloud computing, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk says. More >>
Science, Maths And English Resources Rolling Into Classrooms
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New curriculum-aligned digital maths resources are also being provided for Year 9 and 10 students, alongside professional learning and development, following feedback from secondary schools. More >>
