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NZDF Liaison Officer Deployment To Israel Extended
Friday, 28 November 2025, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed the deployment should be extended for a further eight weeks so we can continue to gather information as the situation evolves. More >>
New Wastewater Standards A Win For Ratepayers
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is a sensible, future-focused reform that supports better environmental outcomes, greater transparency, and real, immediate cost savings for local government – and ultimately, for ratepayers.” More >>
Action Plan Supports Kiwis To Live Better, Longer
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Action Plan consists of a range of practical improvements and is built around a simple goal - helping every New Zealander to live well for longer,” Ms Costello says. More >>
Light At The End Of The Tunnel For CRL Construction
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“World-class new stations have taken shape, while streets and public spaces affected by construction are now reopening to Aucklanders. Work is moving from construction to systems testing and commissioning." More >>
Health New Zealand To Welcome 1800 Graduate Nurses
Friday, 28 November 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“A sustainable health system relies on a steady pipeline of skilled New Zealand-trained nurses entering the workforce,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Top Up Exceeding Expectations And Reaching Millions
Friday, 28 November 2025, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
“The response to the Top Up campaign has been phenomenal and shows there’s a real appetite for simple, evidence-based ways to look after our mental health,” Mr Doocey says. More >>
Port Investment To Drive Gisborne’s Economic Growth
Friday, 28 November 2025, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
“This funding will directly benefit local businesses, exporters, and industries, by enabling the ability to ship containers out of Gisborne,” Mr Meager says. More >>
New Licensing Criteria Will Improve Quality And Affordability Of ECE
Friday, 28 November 2025, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
“Families need access to affordable and quality early learning services. When families have access to good options, children build foundations for future learning and social interactions,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Creating A Thriving Auckland City Centre
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The plan focuses on giving people the support they need, while restoring confidence and order in the city centre. That means support for those who need housing, safe and clean streets, and ensuring bylaws are enforced and fit for purpose. More >>
Early Analysis Shows Huge Potential Of Red Tape Cutting
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Peer reviewed analysis estimates that work by the Ministry for Regulation in its first 18 months will deliver a net public benefit of $223 million to $337 million. More >>
New Zealand To Increase Support For PACER Plus
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
The $10 million investment over the next five years will enable Pacific PACER Plus countries to boost their export capability, grow and diversify trade in goods and services, attract investment, and increase the benefits of labour mobility. More >>
Carrington Development Agreements To Deliver Hundreds Of Homes
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
These homes will contribute to the Carrington Residential Development – also known as Te Kukūnga Waka – a 4,000+ home development in Mt Albert. More >>
Major Boost To Stem Cell Transplant Services
Friday, 28 November 2025, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Over the next three years, Health New Zealand will increase investment by $27.1 million to strengthen the workforce, expand hospital capacity, and upgrade infrastructure so more patients can receive timely stem cell transplant care. More >>
New Zealand And Estonia Strengthen Education Ties
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Kallas and Minister Stanford also attended the Teaching and Learning Symposium, hosted by Auckland University of Technology, where Minister Kallas delivered an address on Estonia’s AI-Leap (TI-Hüpe) programme. More >>
Making Global Trade Easier For NZ Businesses
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says, we’re backing Kiwi exporters with practical action – removing barriers to trade and opening doors to new partners. More >>
Frontline Decision-Making Key To Health New Zealand’s Future
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Letter of Expectations makes it clear: Health New Zealand must shift decision-making closer to the frontline, while continuing to deliver against the Government’s key priorities & ensuring the health system delivers better outcomes for patients. More >>
Another Housing Fast-Track Approval
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Rangitoopuni Developments Limited lodged an application in May 2025 to subdivide land and develop approximately 208 residential allotments and a 296-unit retirement village, which has now been approved by an independent expert panel. More >>
Inquiry Into The Phillips Children Disappearance
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Terms of Reference have been developed with the privacy and welfare of these especially vulnerable children in mind. The Inquiry will therefore be conducted in private and without public hearings. More >>
Reserve Bank Refresh Continues
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
The Bank now has a new Chair, a new Governor who starts next week, new members of the Board and Monetary Policy Committee, a new Financial Policy Committee, and a new, more modest, funding agreement. More >>
Lake Alice Torture Redress Report Released
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Survivors could choose either an expedited payment of $150,000 or an individual payment process where each claim was independently assessed by arbiter Hon Paul Davison KC to determine payment amounts. More >>
