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New Gas Data Supports Action To Keep Lights On
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Every other comparable country in the OECD has access to secure, diversified gas supplies. New Zealand is the outlier, and we need to secure affordable energy, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Move-On Orders Legislation Introduced
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Only people who breach those orders will face prosecution. A move-on order on its own, is not a criminal charge, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
New ED Pharmacist Role Delivering Faster Care At Dunedin Hospital
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
The impact has been immediate and measurable. In January, ED pharmacists saved doctors an average of 15 minutes per patient, rising to almost 20 minutes per patient in February. More >>
Gang Profits Turned Against Organised Crime
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
The ROCC programme operates across seven regions and brings together government agencies, community organisations, service providers, and local leaders to reduce organised crime and drug-related harm. More >>
Bill To Enable Digital Drivers Licences Passes Third Reading
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:57 pm | New Zealand Government
“Ultimately, these changes will make the system simpler to use, easier to enforce, and better for all transport users,” Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. More >>
Speech To The New Zealand Institute Of International Affairs - International Trade In Troubled Times
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Our farmers, our food producers, our tech companies, and our service exporters are among the best in the world. They deserve a government that fights for them on the world stage, says Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment. More >>
Securing New Zealand’s Future In A More Volatile World
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister confirmed the Government remains committed to returning the books to surplus by 2028/29 and putting debt on a downward trajectory towards 40 per cent of GDP. More >>
PM Luxon's Speech: Securing New Zealand’s Future In A More Volatile World
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The world is at an inflection point. The question is not whether New Zealand is affected – it is. The question is whether New Zealand is ready. More >>
Levelling The Playing Field For Food Business Verification
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“Up to now, approaches to multi-site verification have differed widely from council to council and verifier to verifier, resulting in unpredictable costs for businesses." More >>
Tougher Penalties For Misleading Pricing Incoming
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
“It’s very simple, the price that Kiwis see on the shelf or in the supermarket aisle should be the price they pay at the checkout,” Nicola Willis says. More >>
Cancer Treatment Closer To Home For King Country Patients
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
“This is a significant step forward for Te Kūiti and surrounding rural communities, making it easier for patients to receive cancer treatment locally rather than travelling to Waikato Hospital in Hamilton,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Business Mental Health Toolkit Launched
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 7:52 am | New Zealand Government
A new mental health toolkit launched today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey will support businesses to improve productivity in the workplace through better mental health. More >>
Laws Passed To Deliver AML Red Tape Relief
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill also enables more flexible rule-making through secondary legislation and introduces an industry levy to ensure the system is properly resourced. More >>
Government Announces Delegations For New Associate Agriculture Minister
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
“Mike Butterick brings a deep understanding of farming and rural communities to his new role,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Recognising The Extraordinary Contribution Of Nurses
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
“Every day, nurses help people navigate illness, recovery, and ongoing care. They are clinicians, educators, leaders, and advocates, and their contribution is vital to ensuring patients receive timely, quality care, closer to home.” More >>
Fourth Petroleum Permit Application Enters Competitive Process
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
NewZealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M) has today opened a threemonth competitive process for an onshore and offshore exploration permit application in Waikato, south of Kāwhia Harbour. More >>
Citizenship Office Smashing Timeliness Targets
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Internal Affairs aims to get 90% of applications processed within 75 days of being received. More >>
Fleeing Driver Tallies Up List Of Charges
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergent Jon Winthrop says the driver was under a license suspension and should not have been driving. More >>
Industry Awards Recognise Innovation And Impact
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Award winners this year include a construction firm that built the Maintenance Support Facility at Burnham Military Camp and a company that designed and manufactured new physical training and combat socks. More >>
Government Brings Certainty To Climate Change Tort Law
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 7:35 am | New Zealand Government
Ongoing litigation in the High Court, where an applicant has brought civil claims against six major businesses for their greenhouse gas emissions, is creating uncertainty in business confidence and investment that the Government must address. More >>
