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Government Support For Regional Air Routes Takes Flight
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
Golden Bay Air’s loan will ensure the regional airline can refinance existing aircraft debt and fund essential ongoing major maintenance checks. More >>
Primary Principals Vote To Accept Settlement
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Leadership in Literacy and Numeracy base payment will additionally increase to $10,000 per year over the term of the agreement, as well as other increases and new allowances. More >>
Arataki Project Fast-Tracked In Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
CDL Land NZ Limited lodged its application in July 2025 to provide up to 200 new homes across an 11-hectare site. More >>
New Pharmac Proposal For Melanoma Patients
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“Improving access to cancer medication in New Zealand is important to cancer patients, and their families. That’s why it has been a focus of this Government,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Boosting Manufacturing Productivity With Digital Tools
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
In an increasingly digital world, overseas competitors are reaping the rewards of greater automation, artificial intelligence, robotics and cloud computing, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk says. More >>
Science, Maths And English Resources Rolling Into Classrooms
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New curriculum-aligned digital maths resources are also being provided for Year 9 and 10 students, alongside professional learning and development, following feedback from secondary schools. More >>
New Zealand Announces More Support ForUkraine,Sanctions On Russia On 4th Anniversary
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
NewZealand will provide $5 million in humanitarian assistance to international aid partners supporting Ukrainian civilians badly affected by the war. More >>
New Appointment To Teaching Council
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Teaching Council has been identified as having a number of serious, pressing issues that need to be resolved in order for it to fulfil its roles effectively and enable trust and confidence heading into the future. More >>
Record Uptake Nearly Doubles Advanced Nurse Education Scholarships
Monday, 23 February 2026, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Brown says this additional training capacity comes at an important time following the recent expansion of prescribing rights announced in December. More >>
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Led Charter School Gives Students More Options
Monday, 23 February 2026, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Learning will be digitally enabled, utilising AI and emerging technologies. It will also strengthen cultural ties through kapa haka and Ngāti Whātua tikanga. More >>
Minister Attending US Pacific Investment Summit
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The inclusion of all Pacific Islands Forum member countries at the Summit reflects the central role of the Forum in regional cooperation. More >>
Move-On Orders Build On Progress In Auckland CBD
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Our approach balances support with accountability. We’re helping those who need housing and mental health services, while taking firm action against behaviour that intimidates others. More >>
Move-On Orders To Target Disorderly Behaviour
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is about public safety and providing our frontline with additional enforcement powers to ensure the public can feel and are safe,” Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. More >>
Statement From Trade & Investment Minister Todd McClay In Respect Of US Supreme Court Ruling On ‘Liberation Day Tariffs’
Saturday, 21 February 2026, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Our Embassy in Washington will engage with their counterparts to get more information so we can continue to work with exporters, however uncertainty around US tariff policy is likely to remain for an extended period of time. More >>
Ship Upgrade To Improve Coastal Resilience In Disasters
Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The investment will fund a material handler for the ship, a piece of deck-mounted machinery that can load and unload bulk cargo, to be operational by the end of 2026. More >>
Successful Fruit Fly Response In Mt Roskill A Credit To Community
Friday, 20 February 2026, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The successful eradication of this pest wouldn’t have been possible without the cooperation and support of the local community, local businesses, and sector groups. More >>
Work Begins On New Inpatient Ward At Nelson Hospital
Friday, 20 February 2026, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
These rapidbuild wards can be delivered more quickly and at lower cost than traditional builds, enabling us to expand hospital capacity where demand is greatest. More >>
IEA Declaration Strengthens International Co-Operation On Critical Minerals
Friday, 20 February 2026, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s Declaration recognises the strategic importance of these minerals for energy security and calls for timely, focused action—from shortterm preparedness to accelerating strategic projects that diversify refining and processing. More >>
Government Supports Falls Dam Planning Work
Friday, 20 February 2026, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Falls Dam is a critical piece of regional water infrastructure, supporting around 8,000 hectares of productive land across horticulture, viticulture, and sheep and beef farming. More >>
Charter Schools Strengthen Crown-Tūhoe Relationship
Friday, 20 February 2026, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
The school will offer a full Māori immersion education. The curriculum is based on the philosophy and guiding principles drawn from the Te Urewera environment. More >>
