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Stronger Future For The Commerce Commission
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill passed its first reading today, making way for a new governance structure for the Commerce Commission. More >>
Tax Changes Passed To Provide Fuel Price Relief
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
From 7 April, about 143,000 working families with children will get an extra $50 a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit. A further 14,000 working families will receive a smaller payment. More >>
First Significant Pharmac Medical Device Proposal Since Procurement Changes
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“Medical device procurement was paralysed for 13 years. Last year we made procurement more efficient, certain, and transparent. Now we can get the benefits." More >>
NZ And Tuvalu Reaffirm Strong Partnership
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo in Auckland today, during his first official visit to New Zealand. “New Zealand and Tuvalu share a close friendship and a joint commitment ... More >>
Next Steps On Secondary Qualification To Replace NCEA Confirmed
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2024 ERO report on NCEA level 1 found three in five teachers and almost half of leaders reported NCEA Level 1 is an unreliable measure of students' knowledge and skills. More >>
Online Surveys To Reduce Burden On Businesses
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Stats NZ will begin moving more than 60 business survey forms to an online tool from August, following a successful shift of the Quarterly Building Activity Survey. More >>
Catch Limit Changes For Two Rock Lobster Fisheries
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Gisborne spiny rock lobster fishery (CRA 3), which extends from East Cape around the Māhia Peninsula to the Wairoa River, remains under pressure despite commercial catch and recreational daily limit reductions in 2024. More >>
Thousands More Kiwis Now Eligible For Bowel Screening
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
"This means thousands more people will have access to lifesaving screening, giving them the best chance of having bowel cancer detected early, when it can often be successfully treated." More >>
Workforce Planning Key To Meeting New Zealand’s Energy Needs
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“The ReEnergise 26 report shows that without the right people, in the right roles, at the right time, we risk slowing growth and missing opportunities across the energy sector”, Louise Upston says. More >>
Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara To Lead Next Phase Of Predator Free 2050
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is a coordinated push across the whole city. Practical action that people will notice in their neighbourhoods, with more native species returning and thriving.” More >>
Mental Health Workforce Target Exceeded
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Nationally, 83 per cent of people are being seen within one week for primary mental health support, and nearly 82 per cent are seen within three weeks for specialist support, both exceeding the target of 80 per cent. More >>
Funding For Hamilton Airport Runway Extension
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
The work includes extending the runway by 255m to 2450m, expanding the runway apron and turning bay, and upgrading the approach and runway lights. The construction work is expected to create up to 39 jobs, with local people hired where possible. More >>
School Support Staff Reach Pay Settlement
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Government
We will continue to support our education workforce with the tools they need to help our young people reach their potential, says Education Minister Erica Stanford. More >>
National Diabetes Action Plan Launched
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Brown says Kiwis living with diabetes and their families are at the heart of the National Diabetes Roadmap. More >>
Green Light For Te Awa Lakes
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
“To make New Zealand’s housing more affordable, our cities need to grow both up and out – we need bigger cities, and we need more houses. Te Awa Lakes is one of many developments that is making our growth agenda a reality,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
$50 A Week For Lower-Income Working Families
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
From 7 April, about 143,000 working families with children will get an extra $50 a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit. More >>
Prospecting Application Targets Frontier Acreage
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Since the removal of the petroleum exploration ban in late 2025, two exploration permit applications have already progressed through the competitive process and are now under assessment, with decisions expected later this year. More >>
Health Targets Delivering For New Zealanders
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
“Across every target, more New Zealanders received care sooner during the quarter, despite sustained pressure on hospitals and services,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Racing Minister Hails James McDonald As A “Global Superstar”
Monday, 23 March 2026, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“We hail F1 drivers, All Blacks and Black Caps, but in James McDonald we have a true global superstar and he deserves all the accolades he receives,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Prime Minister To Host Tuvalu Counterpart
Monday, 23 March 2026, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Teo’s visit to New Zealand will be his first official visit since he was elected Prime Minister in 2024. More >>
