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New Engine Room Now Powering Up Auckland City Hospital
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The project also includes a purposebuilt underground services tunnel connecting the Central Plant Complex to the main hospital campus, helping to protect and reliably distribute essential services across the hospital site. More >>
Needle Exchange Service To Strengthen Prevention
Friday, 8 May 2026, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
“This Government is clear that drugs destroy lives and tear families apart. That’s why we have made investments across a range of areas that focus on preventing and reducing substance-related harm in the areas that matter most,” Mr Doocey says. More >>
Landmark Conservation Reform Bill Will Boost Economy And Protect Nature
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill will now progress through the legislative process, including select committee, where New Zealanders will have the opportunity to provide feedback. More >>
Canterbury’s Ryans Road Fast-Tracked
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Approval has taken around nine months following the commencement of the expert panel, including approximately four months of suspension. More >>
Solar Panel Installation To Be Done At Lightspeed
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry for Regulation listens to people’s regulatory problems, then fixes them. People voiced issues with solar installation rules through the Red Tape Tipline. Now the Ministry is going to fix them. More >>
Rate Rebate Scheme To Assist Ratepayers
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2026/27 financial year marks the second rating year that SuperGold Cardholder eligibility changes have been in effect. More >>
NZ Announces Sanctions On Malicious Russian Cyber Actors, Online Platforms
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Since the Russia Sanctions Act came into force in March 2022, NewZealand has imposed sanctions on more than 2000 individuals, entities, and vessels, alongside a range of trade measures. This is New Zealand’s 35th round of Russia sanctions. More >>
NZ Ambassador To Chair WTO General Council
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Ms Kelly has served as New Zealand’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO in Geneva since February 2022. More >>
Farmers’ Nature Work Recognised And Export Claims Boosted By Silver Fern Farm’s Initiative
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Silver Fern Farms has worked alongside Government during the development of the Government’s approach to support expansion of New Zealand's voluntary nature and carbon markets. More >>
Frigate Project Progress Key For Maritime Security
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Defence has begun discussions with the Royal Australian Navy and the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy to inform the next stage for potential frigate replacement and ongoing service arrangements. More >>
Senior Doctors Vote To Accept Settlement
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Senior doctors play a critical role in our healthcare system, and I want to thank them for the care they provide to patients every day, Mr Brown says. More >>
Supporting Communities To Create Safer Environments For Children
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Little Matters is a set of 10 everyday actions that the adults in young children’s lives can take to build healthy relationships and create safer environments. More >>
Protections Locked In To Stop Abuse In Overseas Adoptions
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Overseas Adoptions Legislation Bill is being introduced to Parliament today and replaces last year’s temporary suspension with a stronger, enduring system that puts child safety first. More >>
Protections Locked In To Stop Abuse In Overseas Adoptions
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Overseas Adoptions Legislation Bill is being introduced to Parliament today and replaces last year’s temporary suspension with a stronger, enduring system that puts child safety first. More >>
Boost For Cycling Infrastructure Across NZ
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
The projects are co-funded through the NZ Cycle Trail Fund and the Department of Conservation, to ensure the long-term success and resilience of the Great Rides network. More >>
New Zealand Welcomes Costa Rica Joining CPTPP
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has also secured strengthened commitments for investors as well as streamlined processes to do business with Costa Rica. More >>
Research Underway To Update Deer Hunting Rules
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Under current food safety rules, deer cannot be killed and supplied for food processing within a two-kilometre buffer zone of a brodifacoum bait station and the restrictions remain in place for three years after the poison is laid. More >>
Rule Changes To Support Aquaculture
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“Changes to the National Environmental Standards for Marine Aquaculture will remove unnecessary complexity and cost for aquaculture operators,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Government To Disestablish The BSA
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
“Print media already self regulates through the New Zealand Media Council, and some broadcasters have opted to be part of it. Our expectation is the media council will become the primary regulator for journalism." More >>
Feedback Sought On Auckland And Coromandel Shellfish-Gathering
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
“We are seeking feedback on proposed targeted protections - designed alongside local communities - to give these areas time to recover while also tackling pollution and runoff. We want your input on how to get this right.” More >>
