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More Visitors Set To Discover Regional New Zealand
Monday, 7 September 2026, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism and hospitality supports jobs, businesses and local economies, and this $5 million investment will help ensure more regions share in that success, Louise Upston says. More >>
New Diplomatic Appointments Announced
Monday, 7 September 2026, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced five new diplomatic appointments to Colombia, Niue, Sweden, Timor-Leste and the United Arab Emirates. More >>
Product Labelling Requirements To Align With Global Standard
Monday, 7 September 2026, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand’s labelling regime drives up prices and limits wage growth. We need to unlock New Zealand’s economic potential. So we’re fixing that,” Regulation Minister David Seymour says. More >>
New Mental Health Facility On The West Coast
Monday, 7 September 2026, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The new facility has seven beds, including six single bedrooms and one flexible bedroom, as well as a low-stimulus room, therapy and treatment spaces, family areas and outdoor courtyards. More >>
New Nationwide Rural Recycling Scheme For Farm Plastics
Monday, 7 September 2026, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The new, regulated Rural Recycling Scheme will expand recycling and recovery of agrichemical containers, bale wrap and silage sheet, with a new nationwide take-back system, replacing the current voluntary recycling schemes. More >>
Key Franz Josef Flood Resilience Works Completed
Monday, 7 September 2026, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
"Franz Josef is a nationally significant tourism destination, attracting up to two million visitors annually. These infrastructure works will make a material difference to the lives and resilience of this community,” says Mr Mark Patterson. More >>
Stella Passage Development Fast-Tracked
Monday, 7 September 2026, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
“It is exactly the type of project Fast-track was designed to enable infrastructure that delivers enduring economic value, supports regional development, and keeps New Zealand open for business,” says Regional Development Minister Shane Jones. More >>
Progress Flies On Ambitious Aviation Action Plan
Monday, 7 September 2026, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Meager says it is a real success story for New Zealand aviation, reflecting the commitment of both Government and industry to work together on a clear roadmap to fix the basics and build the sector’s future. More >>
First Two Gas Security Fund Projects Announced
Monday, 7 September 2026, 8:09 am | New Zealand Government
The fund will invest up to $23.5 million in two projects run by Todd Energy, a New Zealand-owned explorer and producer operating in Taranaki. More >>
Backing Pasifika Youth To Lead, Create And Succeed
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $125,000 to support Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa to deliver the Pasifika Youth Producers Programme, with Creative New Zealand matching the investment dollar-for-dollar. More >>
CER Trade Ministers Strengthen Single Economic Market Agenda
Friday, 4 September 2026, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“We have taken on board feedback from the trans-Tasman business community and look forward to working with the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum to implement their proposals,” says Mr McClay. More >>
New Funding For Whangamarino Wetland, Insect Heavyweight
Friday, 4 September 2026, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
“We are serious about protecting and restoring New Zealand’s taonga sites and taonga species now, and for future generations,” Mr Potaka says. More >>
MDF Investments Strengthen Māori Enterprise, Build Lasting Prosperity
Friday, 4 September 2026, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The investments reach from green hydrogen at Mōkai and an export apple orchard in Raupunga to premium New Zealand wine being sold across the United States. More >>
North-West Rapid Transit Project Fast-Tracked
Friday, 4 September 2026, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The project includes a busway alongside State Highway 16 between Brigham Creek & Auckland City Centre, seven rapid transit stations and one Park and Ride facility at Brigham Creek Rarawaru. It will also include connections to local bus & road network More >>
Registered Counsellor Appointed To Minister’s Arms Advisory Group
Friday, 4 September 2026, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Ms Wright has been appointed by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith for a three-year term commencing 12 August 2026. More >>
International Education Exports Surge Past Pre-Covid Levels
Friday, 4 September 2026, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
International education export earnings have risen from $3.5 billion in the year to June 2024 to $4.3 billion in the year to June 2025, and now to nearly $5 billion in the year to June 2026. More >>
Medsafe Approves New Innovative PTSD Treatment
Friday, 4 September 2026, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
There are a number of safeguards in place to ensure MDMA is prescribed safely and appropriately, as part of a psychedelic-assisted therapy approach, says Associate Health Minister David Seymour. More >>
New Zealand Begins Pacific Leadership Role
Friday, 4 September 2026, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Our approach will be guided by Pacific priorities and PIF centrality. We want to drive progress on economic prosperity, regional security, and Pacific resilience, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>
Stronger Safety Measures For Children’s Sand Products
Friday, 4 September 2026, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has a range of product safety protections in place, but it's clear additional measures are needed to keep asbestos-contaminated sand products off our shelves and out of our homes, schools and early childhood centres. More >>
Crown Settles With Ngāti Ruapani Mai Waikaremoana
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Today marks an important milestone for Ngāti Ruapani and their longstanding connection to Waikaremoana and Te Urewera. More >>
