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Roadside Drug Testing Starts Today
Monday, 15 December 2025, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says roadside drug testing will give Police the tools they need to better detect and deter drug-impaired drivers. More >>
Government Concludes Contracted Emergency Housing In Rotorua
Monday, 15 December 2025, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
“For years, Rotorua, an incredible centre famous worldwide for its landscapes, culture, history, and attractions, became an ongoing location for a broken emergency housing system,” Mr Potaka says. More >>
Time To Check Your Passport Expiry Date
Monday, 15 December 2025, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Department of Internal Affairs [Department] is forecasting a surge in applications due to the anniversary of the ten-year passports. I encourage you all to ensure yours is up to date before you will need it,” says Ms van Velden. More >>
Consultation On Changes To Rock Lobster Fisheries
Monday, 15 December 2025, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
The proposed changes affect rock lobster fisheries in the North Island’s Gisborne, East Cape, and Māhia region (CRA 3), and the South Island’s Otago region (CRA 7). More >>
Report Shows Overwhelming Support For ECE Food Programme
Monday, 15 December 2025, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
The report shows overwhelming support for the service provided by KidsCan in delivering taxpayer funded meals for up to 10,000 ECE children who need them. More >>
New Advanced CT Scanner For Wellington
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The installation of the new scanner is part of the Government’s wider $108 million upgrade to diagnostic imaging across NewZealand, delivering 32 new and replacement CT, MRI, and SPECT-CT scanners nationwide. More >>
New Ship Cleaning Technology Ready For Summer
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity New Zealand will continue working with NZDS to refine and optimise the technology. More >>
Bravery Award Recipients Recognised
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
“We should all be grateful for those officers who sacrifice their own safety to help others,” says Police Minister Mark Mitchell. More >>
Courageous Acts Honoured In Bravery Awards
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
In every single case, their actions have prevented further harm – and in many, lives have been saved only because they stepped in, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. More >>
Overseas Investment Reform Enables More Jobs And Growth
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 6:43 am | New Zealand Government
The bill also ensures overseas-based investors with a New Zealand investor resident visa will be allowed to buy a house here, to encourage more investment to grow the economy. More >>
New Methane Target Set In Parliament
Friday, 12 December 2025, 7:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to New Zealand’s domestic and international climate change commitments and agriculture will continue to make an important and fair contribution to achieving this reduction. More >>
Government Boosts Kiwi Space Ventures
Friday, 12 December 2025, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Kiwi Space Activator will help more Kiwi businesses and universities move novel space technology and concepts from the laboratory to the skies, further boosting New Zealand’s reputation as a hub for space innovation. More >>
Improving How We Care For New Zealand’s Infrastructure
Friday, 12 December 2025, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
The new Asset Management and Investment Planning guidance provides clearer expectations for agencies and sets out what good practice looks like. More >>
IHC Settlement A Commitment To All Students Reaching Their Potential
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The settlement commits to a Framework for Action that responds to the support needs of disabled and neurodiverse students, and establishment of a stakeholder group to support its implementation. More >>
Public Works Act Overhaul Clears First Hurdle
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is working hard to fix the basics and build a better future for New Zealand, and this modernised Public Works Act will play an important part in unleashing an infrastructure boom that creates jobs and grows the economy. More >>
Pruning The Paperwork So Hemp Sector Can Bloom
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to a package of changes to scrap the current licensing regime for industrial hemp and replace it with a more practical, proportionate regulatory approach. More >>
Fast-Track Quarry Project Approved
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Jones says aggregate was included on New Zealand’s Critical Minerals List because of its economic importance to New Zealand. More >>
Minister Welcomes Longer Submission Period For Arms Bill
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
“This Bill will affect every Licenced Firearm Owner, and my goal is for the final law to make it easier for responsible people to safely use and possess firearms. To achieve that, the Committee needs to hear from the people on the ground.” More >>
Local Water Done Well Victory For Ratepayers
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Analysis of councils’ water services delivery plans show a significant uplift in capital expenditure for much needed water infrastructure works. More >>
First 10,000 Visitors Through Visa-Waiver Travel From Australia
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the surge in visitors is great news for the tourism industry and wider economy. More >>
