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Collins To Be Appointed Head Of Law Commission
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
“It is with great regret and enormous gratitude that I thank Judith for her service; however, I am delighted she will take up this prestigious appointment to the Law Commission,” Mr Luxon says. More >>
Advice Being Considered On Rockpool Gathering
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Jones assured the public that the vast majority of those gathering marine life from rock pools were doing so within the current rules. However, there would always be those who exploited the resource. More >>
Budget Date Announced
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The focus of this year’s Budget will be on supporting the delivery of core public services – in particular, health care, education, defence, and law and order. More >>
Government Provides Additional Support For StormHit Farmers And Growers
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide an additional $200,000 to Rural Support Trusts to further assist recovery efforts. This funding will be made available in Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and Tairāwhiti. More >>
Government Gears Up To Help Storm-Hit Regions
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
“The impact has been devastating for many people, particularly those who have tragically lost loved ones at Mount Maunganui, Welcome Bay and Warkworth,” Mr Luxon says More >>
Accommodation Support For Recent Severe Weather Events
Monday, 26 January 2026, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Government
MBIE has a responsibility to coordinate temporary accommodation following an emergency, as per the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Order 2015. More >>
Raglan To Make Waves With World Surf League Tour
Monday, 26 January 2026, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Raglan has been selected as the fourth stop on the 2026 WSL Championship Tour, one of twelve international locations showcasing some of the world’s best professional surfers. More >>
$10m Investment In New Ringatū Marae Complex
Friday, 23 January 2026, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The new complex will boost resilience in the infrastructure of the Wainui Marae near Ōhope, which has been the focal point of the Ringatū movement and the local community for more than 130 years. More >>
Provisional Data Shows Term 4 Attendance Continues To Rise
Friday, 23 January 2026, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Provisional data shows in Term 4 2025, 57.3% of students attended school regularly. This was an increase from 56.4% in Term 4 2024. More >>
Pharmac Proposes Funding Lifechanging Cystic Fibrosis Medication For All Ages
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
“This has been made possible through Pharmac’s commitment to working with the cystic fibrosis community. It is a great example of what is possible when Pharmac works alongside patients." More >>
Mental Health Co-Response Teams Coming To First Four Regions
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 invested $28 million to roll out 10 mental health co-response teams across the country to respond to 111 mental distress calls and adds additional crisis helpline capacity. More >>
New And Expanded Eye Care Services For Hutt Valley And Porirua
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Ensuring patients are at the centre of our healthcare system means continuously improving access to timely elective treatment, Mr Brown says More >>
General Election To Be Held On 7 November
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s intention is that the House will rise on 24 September, with Parliament dissolved on 1 October. Writ day will be on 4 October and nominations will close at noon on 8 October. More >>
Government Backs Economic Growth In Southland
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
The $13.6 million project, strategically positioned on State Highway 1, will transform underutilised farmland into a thriving industrial hub. More >>
New Zealand And Palau Eye Next Two Pacific Forums
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 9:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Palau is home to the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) and Mr Peters announced a year-long extension of New Zealand’s support for the Office, totalling NZ$1.1 million. More >>
Counties Manukau Urgent Care Service Now Operating 24/7
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Overnight care will be delivered through a flexible workforce model, including doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, paramedics, and telehealth support to ensure safe, continuous care. More >>
New Zealand And Kiribati Enhance Partnership
Monday, 19 January 2026, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand and Kiribati share a warm and long-standing relationship and a good understanding of each other’s perspectives,” Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Urgent Advice Sought On Rockpool Collections
Sunday, 18 January 2026, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
It is important to acknowledge that no one in this situation is breaking the law but it is clear that this level of collection of marine life from these intertidal pools is not sustainable. More >>
Changes Proposed For Deemed Value Of Fish
Friday, 16 January 2026, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Under the system, commercial fishers who catch fish outside of their quota allowance can sell it but must pay a fee called deemed value. More >>
NZ Accepts Vice Chair Role At Upcoming World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference
Friday, 16 January 2026, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
“I am honoured to once again accept this nomination from WTO members, which underscores New Zealand’s enduring commitment to the multilateral trading system,” Mr McClay says. More >>
