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Science Funding To Focus On National Impact

Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government

The Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council’s report on Priorities for Science Funding identifies four priority areas for future government investment More >>

Open Banking To Power Business Growth

Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government

“This is about making life easier for businesses. It means fintechs can develop new tools for businesses which can mean less time on paperwork and admin, and more time focusing on customers and growth,” Mr Simpson says. More >>

McClay Attends Key WTO Negotiations

Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

“An agreement on the final package is in reach and securing these decisions through further work in Geneva will now be the priority for New Zealand.” More >>

NZ And Trade Partners Working Together On Trade Disruptions

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and these FIT partners have committed to working together to identify disruptions to the trade of essential goods and exchanging information on how we will approach and mitigate these. More >>

Foreign Minister To Visit Cook Islands

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The visit follows a private meeting between Mr Peters and Prime Minister Brown in Auckland earlier this month. More >>

Fiscal Responsibility And Disclosure Beefed Up

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Public Finance Amendment Act requires economic and fiscal updates prepared by the Treasury to include a statement of specific fiscal risks. More >>

Pharmac Funds Lifechanging Cystic Fibrosis Medication For All Ages

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

“We’re making the system work better for the people it serves. When people can access their medicines easily, they stay healthier for longer. It also reduces pressure on other parts of the health system.” More >>

Medallic Recognition For NZDF Personnel Supporting Ukraine

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government

“These personnel have carried out challenging and often emotionally confronting work in the service of New Zealand. As part of Operation Tīeke, they have helped alongside partners to prepare thousands of Ukrainian personnel for the battlefield.” More >>

Legislation Gives More Flex For Auckland's PC120

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government

Housing growth in Auckland is critical to fixing our housing crisis, driving growth and raising living standards for New Zealanders, Mr Bishop says. More >>

Speech To The Wellington Chamber Of Commerce

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government

Right now we have sufficient fuel stocks in New Zealand and we are working hard across diplomatic, commercial, and industry channels to ensure that remains the case. More >>

Fruit Fly Response A Success

Monday, 30 March 2026, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government

While the response is now concluding, the national fruit fly surveillance programme remains in place. This includes nearly 8000 traps set nationwide during the peak fruit fly season and checked regularly. More >>

New Zealand Scores A Premier Football Line-Up

Monday, 30 March 2026, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government

The Eden Park clash will be the first time an English top-flight men’s club has played in New Zealand since 2014. More >>

1 April Boost For Superannuitants, Families And Other Kiwis

Sunday, 29 March 2026, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Nicola Willis said that April 1 also marks the start of changes to KiwiSaver to support Kiwis to save more for their first home and retirement. More >>

Government Calls For Regulatory Feedback To Boost Fuel Resilience

Sunday, 29 March 2026, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government

We are particularly interested in hearing from businesses on the front line, says Regulation Minister David Seymour. More >>

Exceptional Students Named In 2026 Ngarimu VC And 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships And Awards

Friday, 27 March 2026, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Awards honour the legacy of the 28th (Māori) Battalion and support the next generation of Māori leaders. It is a privilege to recognise these New Zealanders for their leadership, resilience and academic excellence,” Ms Stanford says. More >>

Land Acquisition Underway For Future South Auckland Hospital

Friday, 27 March 2026, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government

“Health New Zealand has begun a targeted process to identify and purchase a large, suitable site in the Drury area that could support a major new hospital health precinct,” Mr Brown says. More >>

Fuel Plan To Protect Economy Amid Disruption

Friday, 27 March 2026, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government

“While there is currently no need for fuel restrictions, the public can be assured that the Government is planning carefully, acting early and making sure NZ is well positioned to respond, whatever the global environment brings,” Nicola Willis says More >>