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Timaru Intersection Upgrade To Unlock Growth
Friday, 30 January 2026, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says the congestion has been putting real pressure on locals, slowing down daily travel, making it harder for businesses to move goods, and affecting the flow of people across the region. More >>
Government Boosts Productivity For Taranaki Land
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Omuturangi 6E & 7A Ahu Whenua Trust, which administers 84 hectares of land on behalf of 290 owners, will receive the funding and contribute $120,000 to the project. More >>
Rail Rebuild Complete As CRL Moves To Final Phase
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“The last few weeks of hard graft represent a major achievement for public transport and freight in Auckland,” Rail Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
First Specialist Schools In 50 Years To Be Built
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
From Term 2 2027 and Term 1 2028, two day specialist schools are set to open in Palmerston North and South Auckland in response to the increasing demand for specialist education provision in these regions. More >>
Emergency Payments Following North Island Severe Weather Event
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“We want to make sure those communities that are doing it tough because of the latest severe weather event have as much support as possible,” Louise Upston says. More >>
Urgent Transport Recovery Work Continues In The North Island
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport infrastructure across the North Island was hit hard by intense rainfall and flooding which caused widespread damage, triggered slips and forced the temporary closure of key state highways, Mr Bishop says. More >>
Health And Wellbeing Support Underway For Storm-Hit Communities
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Doocey says coordination is underway across all affected districts to provide targeted mental health support. More >>
Funding Boost For Nelson Marina Project
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
It is estimated that Nelson’s sea-based blue economy adds more than $350 million a year in GDP to the region and employs more than 3700 people. More >>
Next Steps To Fix The Basics Of Science Funding
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Research Funding NZ will replace most existing research funding decision-makers, including the Marsden Fund Council, the Science Board, some MBIE functions and the Health Research Council. More >>
Motorhomes On Way For Weather-Displaced People
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
“These motorhomes provide an immediate option for people who can’t stay in their homes, especially in affected areas where accommodation may be limited,” Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. More >>
Common Sense On Health And Safety Will Save Up To $3 Billion
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The amendments to the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 are expected to come into force in 2026. More >>
Collins To Be Appointed Head Of Law Commission
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
“It is with great regret and enormous gratitude that I thank Judith for her service; however, I am delighted she will take up this prestigious appointment to the Law Commission,” Mr Luxon says. More >>
Advice Being Considered On Rockpool Gathering
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Jones assured the public that the vast majority of those gathering marine life from rock pools were doing so within the current rules. However, there would always be those who exploited the resource. More >>
Budget Date Announced
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The focus of this year’s Budget will be on supporting the delivery of core public services – in particular, health care, education, defence, and law and order. More >>
Government Provides Additional Support For StormHit Farmers And Growers
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide an additional $200,000 to Rural Support Trusts to further assist recovery efforts. This funding will be made available in Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and Tairāwhiti. More >>
Government Gears Up To Help Storm-Hit Regions
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
“The impact has been devastating for many people, particularly those who have tragically lost loved ones at Mount Maunganui, Welcome Bay and Warkworth,” Mr Luxon says More >>
Accommodation Support For Recent Severe Weather Events
Monday, 26 January 2026, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Government
MBIE has a responsibility to coordinate temporary accommodation following an emergency, as per the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Order 2015. More >>
Raglan To Make Waves With World Surf League Tour
Monday, 26 January 2026, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Raglan has been selected as the fourth stop on the 2026 WSL Championship Tour, one of twelve international locations showcasing some of the world’s best professional surfers. More >>
$10m Investment In New Ringatū Marae Complex
Friday, 23 January 2026, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The new complex will boost resilience in the infrastructure of the Wainui Marae near Ōhope, which has been the focal point of the Ringatū movement and the local community for more than 130 years. More >>
Provisional Data Shows Term 4 Attendance Continues To Rise
Friday, 23 January 2026, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Provisional data shows in Term 4 2025, 57.3% of students attended school regularly. This was an increase from 56.4% in Term 4 2024. More >>
