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99.5 Per Cent Benefiting From KiwiSaver Change
Saturday, 20 June 2026, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Most New Zealanders have already embraced KiwiSaver as a simple way of saving to supplement their income in retirement. These changes will provide them with greater financial security. More >>
GPs Overwhelmingly Back Funding Deal
Friday, 19 June 2026, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“An overwhelming 86 per cent of GP clinics voted in favour of Health New Zealand’s 2026/27 funding package, which will provide general practice with an additional $120.6 million each year." More >>
Protecting Our Critical Underwater Infrastructure
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Meager unveiled the National Surveillance and Warning Capability at the Maritime Operations Centre in Wellington this afternoon. More >>
Strong Quarter As Manufacturing Leads Growth
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Manufacturing contributes around 8 percent of GDP and employs more than 220,000 people. More >>
2026 New Zealand Space Scholarship Winners Announced
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
“As part of their work, they will be contributing to cutting-edge space technology projects and gain experience right at the forefront of global space innovation”, says Space Minister Chris Penk More >>
Investment In Lower North Island Classrooms
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
“This investment will ensure students have the space they need to learn, and that schools can respond to growing rolls,” says Education Minister Erica Stanford. More >>
Pharmac Consumer Working Group Wraps Up, Job Well Done
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“The patient community used to picket outside Pharmac. This group has transformed that relationship by giving patients an ongoing voice at the table when Pharmac makes its decisions,” says Associate Health Minister David Seymour. More >>
Commonsense Change To Insurance Reporting
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate reporting was introduced by the previous Government, but it wasn't working as well as it should. More >>
GDP Shows Underlying Economic Strength
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand’s economy grew almost three times faster than Australia’s in the March 2026 quarter and around twice as fast as that of the United States", says Finance Minister Nicola Willis More >>
New Parents To Receive Increased Support
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The maximum weekly paid parental leave rate will increase to $811.05 per week from $788.66, in line with movement in average weekly earnings. More >>
Funding Boost For Community Pharmacies
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
Community pharmacies are often the front door to New Zealand’s health system. They provide trusted advice, dispense medicines, deliver vaccinations, and help people get the care they need in their local communities. More >>
Driving Visitor Growth And Business Events
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 7:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will make a one-off $4 million investment to boost Tourism New Zealand’s marketing in Australia, the United States and China. More >>
Speeding Up Council Reports To Get Building Faster
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Fixing the basics and building for the future for New Zealand means taking a close look at every part of the building system to identify delays, remove bottlenecks, and improve productivity, Mr Penk says. More >>
Additional $14.5 Million Support For Rough Sleepers
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Homelessness has been a problem in New Zealand for decades. We have a broken housing system that is more severe in challenging economic times, Mr Bishop says. More >>
220,000 Students Take The SMART Test
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
“This will be the first time in more than 20 years that parents have had commonsense easy to understand report about how their child is doing at school", says Education Minister Erica Stanford. More >>
Injuries Cost New Zealand's Economy $8.7 Billion
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Injuries in New Zealand report, released today, provides detailed insights into how and where New Zealanders are being injured, with a focus on four key areas – the home, sport and recreation, work, and on roads. More >>
Fire And Emergency Funding System Evaluation
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 7:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Internal Affairs will engage with targeted stakeholders and consider any problems with the current system and alternative approaches, taking into account feasibility of implementation. More >>
Funding Boost For Aged Residential Care Sector
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 7:04 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Mr Simeon Brown says a key focus of the package is helping older people move more quickly into the care setting that best meets their needs. More >>
Environmental Reporting Act Legislation Introduced
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The changes involve amending the Environmental Reporting Act 2015, to improve data quality, make information more accessible, relevant and timely. More >>
Government Responds To Infrastructure Plan
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Commission’s National Infrastructure Plan, released in February, sets out a 30-year view of how New Zealand can improve the way it plans, funds, maintains and delivers infrastructure. More >>
