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Building A Stronger Future For Our Children
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
If we get support to families early, we can help build a stronger future for these children. That’s why we are expanding pregnancy and parenting support services for women and families experiencing alcohol or other drug issues. More >>
Kura Toa Gives Students More Options In Term 3 2026
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
Kura Toa has identified an opportunity to achieve better education outcomes for Māori students in years 7-13 in Porirua. It will create an environment which gives students the best chance to succeed. More >>
Rock NZ: Robbie Williams Goes Global For Kiwis
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Robbie Williams is a master entertainer who can sell out stadiums like Eden Park and One New Zealand. This event has been considered for its capacity to attract large audiences and international visitors. More >>
Operationalising The Australia-New Zealand Alliance: ANZAC 2035
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 8:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Operationalising our Alliance builds on the significant work to date to strengthen integration. More >>
Supply Chain Challenges Raised At International Ministerial Meeting
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
“This meeting was an opportunity for New Zealand to discuss the risks of global supply disruption and raise issues like fuel supply chain challenges, with other small and medium trade-dependent countries,” Mr McClay says. More >>
ERO’s School Reports Strengthened And Improved
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s education reforms have put educational achievement back at the centre of our education system, Ms Stanford says. More >>
Inquiry Into The Fatal Landslides In Tauranga
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Inquiry will be led by the Honourable Sir Mark O’Regan, a retired Supreme Court Judge and a former President of the Court of Appeal. He will be supported by Dr Helen Anderson and Steve Symon. More >>
More Staff, Extra Beds As Hospitals Prepare For Winter
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
While hospitals undertake seasonal planning each year as part of normal operations, winter demand still places significant pressure on services and frontline staff. More >>
Moving Health Decisions Closer To Home
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Regions and districts will have clearer authority over workforce, resources, and service delivery, while national leadership focuses on strategy, standards, and system planning. More >>
Settlement Welcomed For PSA Members
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
The agreement provides a 2.5 per cent pay increase in the first year, followed by a further 2 per cent increase in the second year. More >>
SH35 Open Around The Clock
Monday, 16 March 2026, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Government
To reach this milestone, crews have removed around 25,000 cubic metres of material - the equivalent of over 750 shipping containers - from the largest slip at Punaruku, installed additional drainage, and laid a new road surface. More >>
Bill Introduced To Cut Red Tape And Modernise Alcohol Law
Monday, 16 March 2026, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill is a necessary correction to make the licensing process fairer, make it easier to host events, and cut a heap of other red tape affecting everything from hairdressers to major concerts. More >>
Foreign And Defence Ministers To Visit Canberra
Monday, 16 March 2026, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Peters and Ms Collins will also hold separate bilateral meetings with their respective counterparts, Penny Wong and Richard Marles. More >>
Energy Minister Attending Energy Security Forum
Saturday, 14 March 2026, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Government
In the light of the IEA decision to proceed with collective action, attending the Forum is a valuable opportunity to engage directly with NZ’s closest trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region. More >>
Minister Welcomes Clear Plan For Greyhound Rehoming
Friday, 13 March 2026, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministerial Advisory Committee, established to plan the transition away from greyhound racing, set out key elements of their plan as part of the recent select committee process. More >>
Oranga Tamariki Showing Strong Progress Against Key Targets
Friday, 13 March 2026, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
“97% of children in care were visited by a social worker within the targeted time, demonstrating strong engagement and a focus on understanding the needs of children and young people." More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Hosts Deputy Prime Minister Of Cambodia
Friday, 13 March 2026, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
It is the first high-level visit to New Zealand by a Cambodian Minister since 2019 and signals a deepening of the New Zealand-Cambodia relationship. More >>
Guiding Early Learning Progress With New Maths Check
Friday, 13 March 2026, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
The maths check is now moving through early stages, starting with the trial phase across 100 schools, ensuring our littlest learners will get their needs identified early in their school journeys. More >>
Speech Celebrating 10th Anniversary Pasifika TV
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Government
For NewZealand, partnering on digital transformation is both a practical responsibility and an expression of our Pacific identity. More >>
Long Awaited Holidays Act Replacement Passes First Reading
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Employment Leave Bill seeks to replace the Holidays Act 2003 and offers a simple, workable framework that gives businesses certainty, reduces potential error, and fixes what matters for employers and workers. More >>
