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Summer Driving: Stay Safe
Monday, 22 December 2025, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Whether you’re heading to see loved ones, taking a road trip with friends, or exploring our country, please make safe choices - road safety is a responsibility we all share, Mr Bishop says More >>
Government Backs Boaties’ Summer Water Safety
Monday, 22 December 2025, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Maritime NZ funding consists of $773,000 for 30 community education initiatives focused on small craft users, close-to-shore activities and groups over-represented groups in drowning statistics. More >>
New Plan To Tackle Organised Crime
Saturday, 20 December 2025, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
This new TSOC strategy and action plan are designed to achieve stronger and more cohesive response., with the aim being to make New Zealand the hardest place in the world for organised criminal groups to do business and cause harm. More >>
NZ, Japan Sign Defence And Security Agreements
Friday, 19 December 2025, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Information Security Agreement provides a legal framework and procedures for handling each other’s classified information. More >>
New Plant Health And Environment Laboratory
Friday, 19 December 2025, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
“This facility will play a critical role in protecting New Zealand’s environment and economy from plant pests and diseases, while supporting surveillance, diagnostics, and emergency response capabilities,” says Mr Hoggard. More >>
All Aboard The Ngākōroa Train Station And SH22 Drury Upgrade
Friday, 19 December 2025, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is an important milestone as the last of a series of major Government funded rail projects in Auckland to get underway,” says Mr Peters. More >>
Parent Portal Updated With New Maths Practice Tool
Friday, 19 December 2025, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
“The refreshed curriculum is designed to ensure children are learning the fundamentals they need, and it gives clarity to teachers on what to focus on in the classroom. We’re making sure there’s clarity at home, too,” Ms Stanford says. More >>
Cutting Red Tape So Restaurants Can Sell Take-Home Alcohol
Friday, 19 December 2025, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow restaurants to apply for an off-licence, if they also sell takeaway food or non-alcoholic beverages prepared by the business. More >>
Funding Shot In The Arm For Hornet Eradication
Friday, 19 December 2025, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
The hornet is a predator that poses a serious threat to honeybees and, by extension, to New Zealand’s agricultural sector and overall economy. It’s crucial we prevent it from establishing here to protect what matters most to New Zealand. More >>
Changes For Northland Spiny Rock Lobster Fishery
Friday, 19 December 2025, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Most commercial spiny rock lobster fishing off the east coast of Northland has already stopped under a voluntary industry closure. More >>
Second Fast-Track Quarry Approved
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Kings Quarry Limited lodged an application in May 2025 to expand existing quarrying activities to enable the extraction and processing of approximately 500,000 tonnes per year for up to 100 years - up to 60 years for Stage 2 and 40 years for Stage ... More >>
Major Fast-Track Mining Project Approved
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The project took 112 working days to approve, from the time the panel was convened. Mr Jones estimates that had it gone through the usual process, approval would have taken longer than five years. More >>
Gas Security Fund To Seek Expressions Of Interest
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
A gas advisory panel is being established to ensure decisions are informed by deep commercial and technical expertise, particularly given the complexities of gas exploration and market conditions in New Zealand, Mr Jones says. More >>
Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Appointed
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
The position supports key Government objectives, including ensuring New Zealand’s trading partners understand our approach to agriculture and primary production. More >>
Pre-Christmas Economic Boost Welcomed
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Nicola Willis says she was particularly pleased to see growth of 2.2 per cent in the manufacturing sector, 1.7 per cent in construction, and 1.6 per cent for business services. More >>
Area School Principals’ Vote To Accept Settlement
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
This settlement delivers meaningful improvements to pay and conditions and reflects a firm commitment to strengthening professional learning and development and raising student achievement. More >>
New Specialist Mental Health And Psychogeriatric Beds Open In Lower Hutt
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Mental health care must be underpinned by high-quality infrastructure that enables clinicians and support staff to deliver the safe, effective, compassionate care Kiwis deserve. More >>
Minister To Japan For Defence, Security Meetings
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Japan is an important partner for New Zealand, with both our countries committed to international order and stability, Ms Collins says. More >>
Another Busy Year In The House
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliament will be back in January, and we’re looking forward to another successful year to round out the 54th Parliament, Leader of the House Chris Bishop says. More >>
Vet Network Will Strengthen Animal Health Response Capability
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterinarians perform key roles in biosecurity emergencies, such as clinical examinations, collecting samples, overseeing depopulation, and ensuring animal welfare standards are maintained. More >>
