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Hawke’s Bay Gets Faster Access To Mental Health Support
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
The new Hawke’s Bay Crisis Recovery Café will be led by Connect Community Trust alongside a group of local mental health and addiction providers, building on the work they are already doing. More >>
Prime Minister Pays Tribute To Adrian Rurawhe
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Adrian was one of those Members of Parliament with huge mana, Mr Luxon says. More >>
Bowel Screening Age Drops To 56 From Today
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
The lower starting age takes effect today in Auckland, Waikato, Gisborne, Wairarapa, the West Coast, and South Canterbury, with the rest of the country to follow in April next year. More >>
KiwiRail Steamrolls The Naysayers Again
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government
KiwiRail reported a $162 million operating surplus and an 11 percent growth in rail freight revenues in the financial year to 30 June 2026, Mr Peters says. More >>
Funding Boost To Cut Food Waste And Emissions
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Reducing food waste is one of the most practical ways of reducing methane emissions, and supporting wider emissions reduction objectives, Ms Grigg says. More >>
Speech - Red Meat Conference 2026
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The conflict in the Middle East is pushing up fuel, freight and fertiliser costs. We know rural families are spending more of their income on fuel. And the longer it goes on, the harder it bites. More >>
Economy Strengthening, Books Getting Better
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
“Treasury’s Pre-election Economic & Fiscal Update shows the operating balance deficit shrinking from the $11.4B forecast at the Budget to $6.8B this financial year & to less than $1B next year," says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. More >>
Tougher Penalties To Stop Illicit Tobacco
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
“Cheap illegal cigarettes are connected to organised crime; they hit legitimate businesses and tax revenue – and they undermine our efforts to stop people smoking,” Associate Minister of Health Costello says. More >>
Fast-Track Approval For 250 New Homes In Wānaka
Monday, 28 September 2026, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is exactly what Fast-track is designed to do – get projects moving that will deliver more homes, jobs and economic opportunities for New Zealanders,” Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
New Funding To Reward GP Clinics Delivering Results
Monday, 28 September 2026, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
"GPs do vital work keeping New Zealanders well, and this funding recognises the clinics getting results for their patients," Mr Brown says. More >>
$2m Grant Secures Matakana Island Lifeline
Saturday, 26 September 2026, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The project is expected to support about 19 fulltime-equivalent jobs during the construction phase. Subject to conditions, consents and contracting, work is planned to begin in late 2026. More >>
Three Million Screening Kits Help Find Thousands Of Cancers
Saturday, 26 September 2026, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
We are committed to lowering the bowel screening age to match Australia, and we will keep going as quickly and as safely as we can, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Ferry 'Perfect Storm' Fails To Arrive
Friday, 25 September 2026, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Dry-docking is a routine and essential part of operating ships, and Kaitaki has undergone the maintenance and inspections required to keep her operating safely and reliably until the new ferries arrive in 2029. More >>
Growth Of Frontline Mental Health Workers To Continue
Friday, 25 September 2026, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
“Two years on, the results are clear. We have more people on the frontline, vacancy rates are falling and more New Zealanders are getting faster access to support." More >>
Council Performance Data Puts Ratepayers In The Driver's Seat
Friday, 25 September 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
The first release of council metrics in 2025, focused on financial performance. This second round builds on that work with new measures covering asset management, service delivery & governance, alongside updated council profiles & comparison tables. More >>
Government Responds To Health New Zealand's Workforce Announcement
Friday, 25 September 2026, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
"This work will help make sure we have the right nurses, in the right places, to care for New Zealanders. I look forward to seeing it progress," says Health Minister Simeon Brown More >>
Appointment To Monetary Policy Committee
Friday, 25 September 2026, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
“Ms Rebecca Williams brings strong institutional knowledge to the Monetary Policy Committee. I am confident that her expertise will support the MPC in its critical role of maintaining price stability,” says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. More >>
Cardiac Lab Upgrade Complete At Auckland City Hospital
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The first of three cardiac catheterisation (cath) lab upgrades at Auckland City Hospital is complete, part of a multi-million dollar investment in Auckland's cardiac services, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Crime Proceeds To Help Victims And Their Pets Escape Violence
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
No one should have to choose between their own safety and leaving a beloved pet behind with a violent partner, says Mrs McKee. More >>
More Time For Head Start Decision
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Hon. Chris Bishop says the Government remains committed to local government reform aligned with the new planning and environmental management systems. More >>
