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RIF Investment Supports Māori Horticulture
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Mid-North Kiwifruit Project will use its funding for orchard preparation and infrastructure including irrigation, drainage, access tracks, orchard structures and shelter belts. More >>
Māori Education Package And Draft Curriculum Release As School Starts
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
While on school visits, Minister Stanford announced the launch of the new te reo professional learning development programme Te Ataarangi, alongside iwi leaders and esteemed Māori language revitalisation expert, Dr Ruakere Hond. More >>
Māori Organisations Lead The Way In Affordable Housing
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Partnering with Māori housing providers is a practical way to address housing deprivation while building long-term housing capacity. More >>
Additional 15,000 Jobs Welcomed
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The unemployment rate increased 0.1 per cent in the quarter to 5.4 per cent, fractionally below the 5.5 per cent rate forecast by the Treasury in its December Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. More >>
Updated WorkSafe Enforcement Policies To Improve Safety Outcomes
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
“WorkSafe plays a critical role in keeping New Zealanders safe at work. These improvements strengthen trust in the regulator and ensure enforcement decisions are made fairly,” Minister van Velden says. More >>
Keeping Patients At The Centre On World Cancer Day
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
“Cancer affects every New Zealander, with thousands of Kiwis diagnosed every year. On World Cancer Day, we acknowledge everyone impacted by cancer – patients, families, clinicians, and communities,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
New Pharmac Proposal For Cancer Patients, On World Cancer Day
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Pharmac will now consult clinicians, the public, and Blood Cancer NZ to understand the practical impacts of funding this medicine. The proposal has had support from the blood cancer community. More >>
Important Treaty Grounds Route Upgraded
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Treaty Grounds are undergoing an infrastructure upgrade funded with a grant of up to $10.2 million from the RIF. The project involves protecting nationally significant historic buildings from water damage and upgrading other facilities. More >>
Te Whare Kounga Gives Wairoa Students More Options
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Wairoa has one of the highest rates in the country of young people not in employment, education or training. Te Whare Kounga recognises that mainstream education is failing these kids. More >>
Government Backs Fusion Energy Research
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s substantial investment in the project will help anchor a bespoke fusion energy research and development facility in New Zealand. More >>
Key Learning Support Package Rolls Out For Term 1
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Structured literacy intervention teachers are now working in 1,248 schools and maths intervention teachers are now in 812 schools, accelerating the learning of thousands of students around the country. More >>
Public Sector Code To Strengthen Integrity
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealanders expect the people that serve them to act with the highest integrity, accountability and professionalism,” Ms Collins says. More >>
All Six Rural Pilot Sites Rolled Out
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 invested $164 million to strengthen urgent and after-hours care nationwide, meaning 98 per cent of New Zealanders will be able to access these services within one hour’s drive of their home. More >>
New Zealand And Germany Strengthen Partnership
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Following their meeting, Ministers Peters and Wadephul released a Joint Statement reaffirming the importance of the New Zealand-Germany relationship. More >>
Changes To The Driver Licensing System Announced
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Under the current system, the total cost of getting a Class 1 car licence is $362.50. Under the new system, the total cost will be $282.50, a saving of $80. More >>
Midwives To Deliver More Vaccinations To Help Protect Families
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Providing these vaccinations as part of routine maternity care reduces barriers and makes it easier for families to stay up to date, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Driver Licence Support Programme Changing Lives
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
“Around 70 per cent of jobs require a person to have a driver licence, reinforcing the importance of the Government’s investment in driver licence training,” Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says. More >>
Assessment And Reporting Changes For Parents Shine Light On Learning
Monday, 2 February 2026, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The changes respond directly to expert advice and long-standing concerns about assessment and reporting. More >>
Blessing At Ngā Mokopuna School As Work Progresses
Monday, 2 February 2026, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The school’s redevelopment includes the replacement of existing classrooms with two new teaching blocks, providing a total of 16 classrooms. More >>
More Graduate Doctors Set To Train On The West Coast
Monday, 2 February 2026, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Doocey says the new programme builds on a strong tradition of local training, with many of the Coast’s current rural generalists and specialist GPs having trained in the region. More >>
