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Manufacturing Starts Year By Shifting Up A Gear

Friday, 16 January 2026, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government

The latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) shows the seasonally adjusted PMI for December has risen by 4.4 points compared to November, bringing it to 56.1. More >>

Foreign Minister To Visit Kiribati And Palau

Friday, 16 January 2026, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government

Kiribati will complete the Foreign Minister visiting all 17 other Pacific Island Forum member countries within a single term – the first New Zealand Foreign Minister to do so. More >>

Whakarewarewa Forest Loop Gets A Scenic Upgrade

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government

This investment is one of several cycle trail infrastructure announcements as part of the Government’s new $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package, Louise Upston says. More >>

Waikato Gears Up For Autumn Tourism Boost

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government

Funded at $459,250, the One Flight campaign will be delivered through a regional collaboration led by Hamilton & Waikato Tourism, with Destination Great Lake Taupō, Visit Ruapehu, and Venture Taranaki. More >>

Australians Invited To Discover Canterbury And The West Coast

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government

This campaign builds on the success of this year’s ‘Winter Different’ initiative and now extends the invitation to Australians to experience everything the regions have to offer during the cooler months. More >>

More Australians To Discover The Southern Way

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government

The Southern Way campaign will receive $459,250 to build on the momentum of the first campaign, which is helping to put the region’s unique experiences on the map for Australian visitors looking to travel outside of the peak season. More >>

Regional Tourism Boost: Welcoming More Visitors

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government

Tourism is a powerhouse for our economy, supporting jobs, businesses, and vibrant communities. This funding is about growth, building for the future and making sure all our regions benefit from international tourism. More >>

Making It Easier To Consent Coastal Activities, Quarries And Mines

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has amended five major National Direction instruments to make it easier to quarry, mine, and do more in the coastal marine area. More >>

Electrifying Growth: Infrastructure And Energy RMA National Direction Changes

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has introduced one new piece of National Direction under the RMA and amended two others to boost the delivery of infrastructure and renewables. More >>

Updated National Direction For Natural Hazards And Highly Productive Land

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government

Making these changes now mean that New Zealanders can see some of the benefits from a more enabling, simpler planning system now, rather than waiting until our new planning system fully takes effect. More >>

Granny Flat Consent Exemption Takes Effect

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government

These updates remove the need for a building consent and a resource consent for small standalone dwellings up to 70 square metres in size, also known as granny flats. More >>

More Than 500 New Doctors Join The Health Workforce

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government

“I want to congratulate every one of these new doctors for the hard work it has taken to get to this point and thank them for choosing to serve patients and communities right across the country,” Mr Brown says. More >>

Over 70 Per Cent Decrease In Citizenship Wait Times

Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Reducing wait times means people can plan their futures with confidence. It’s about removing stress and adding certainty,” says Ms van Velden More >>

New Pilot Helps Small Businesses Harness AI

Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government

The pilot programme will run for at least six months through the Regional Business Partner Network for existing RBP customers, ensuring it is well targeted, Mr Penk says. More >>

Electricity Regulator Set For Increased Authority

Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government

Higher penalties will be in place in 2027, with the new infringement system starting in 2026. These tools match what the Commerce Commission already uses. More >>

Making It Easier To Find Cheap Power Plans

Sunday, 11 January 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Open Electricity allows customers to get the best value for their money. I am very pleased to see this roll out and I look forward to Kiwis making the most of this exciting initiative, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says. More >>

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