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Budget Doubles Trade Training Opportunities
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Final-year Fees Free will close at the end of December 2026, with those who complete a qualification in 2026 remaining eligible to claim their fees within 12 months of completion, up to 31 December 2027. More >>
Infrastructure Boost For Hospitals
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Major redevelopments are being carefully phased and supported by smaller investments to ease short term pressures and maintain services during construction. More >>
Investing In Cyber Security To Protect Patient Data
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
This investment strengthens the digital backbone of our health system to better protect patient information, support frontline services, and keep care safe and secure for Kiwis. More >>
Budget Delivers $7 Billion Capital Investment Boost
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“Thanks to the Government’s careful management of the country’s finances, new funding is able to be invested in hospitals, schools, roads, rail, defence capability, social housing and local infrastructure,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Preparing Before Disaster Strikes
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Building resilience into our infrastructure and planning systems now will help New Zealand recover faster, reduce disruption, and lower costs over the long term. That’s part of fixing the basics and building the future. More >>
Aid And Foreign Affairs Boost In Challenging Times
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide additional funding to safeguard New Zealand’s frontline diplomatic and trade network. More >>
Record Health Funding With Patients At The Centre
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
This funding will help ensure more New Zealanders can access timely, quality care closer to home, while supporting a stronger and more sustainable health system for the future. More >>
Government Super Fund Contributions Increase
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Government’s Super Fund contributions are set by a legislated formula and rise from $562 million next financial year to just over $1 billion in 2029/30,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Financial Industry To Bear The Cost For Regulation
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The prudential levy is estimated to recover around $209 million over the next four years. The levy will be paid to the Reserve Bank, with the revenue returned to the Government through an increased dividend. More >>
Prudent Approach To Fuel Crisis
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2026 provides sensible support to those most affected by rising fuel prices in a way that is affordable for the country, so we can continue rebuilding our buffers and restoring New Zealand’s financial security, Nicola Willis says. More >>
Surplus Forecast Reduces Debt Burden
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The $2.6 billion OBEGALx surplus forecast in 2028/29 would be the first surplus in a decade, and is a big improvement on the $900 million deficit forecast in December’s Half Year Update. More >>
A Responsible Budget To Secure NZ’s Future
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Budget forecasts the economy to grow by an average of 2.7 per cent over the next four years, with unemployment falling from 5.5 to 4.3 per cent and wages continuing to rise faster than inflation. More >>
Building A More Secure Future For New Zealand
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget forecasts show New Zealand returning to surplus a year earlier than expected, $6 billion less borrowing than previously forecast and economic growth averaging 2.7 per cent despite international volatility and unrest. More >>
NSNZ Nurses Vote To Accept Settlement
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The 24-month agreement provides around 1,000 nurses with a 2.5 per cent salary increase in year one and a 2 per cent increase in year two. More >>
Bill Passed To Pave Way For MCERT
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 8:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg says the legislation ensures environmental responsibilities will continue seamlessly under the new arrangements. More >>
Defence Minister To Visit Singapore For Global Security Conference
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
While attending the conference, Mr Penk will meet with several of his international counterparts and speak at a session focused on shifting geostrategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. More >>
Remuneration Authority Appointments
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Vern Walsh has been a member of the Authority since 2022 and has been reappointed for a further three-year term. More >>
Government Listens To Feedback On Homeschool Regulation
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill was due to have its third reading today but will now be referred back to the Committee of the Whole, to remove amendments relating to homeschooling. More >>
AI Guidance Issued To Clipboard Wielders; How To Raise Productivity
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
“Outside of Wellington, improvements in productivity and efficiency are the norm. Households and businesses have found ways to do more with less. It's reasonable to ask the same of the agencies they fund,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
AI Breast Screening Tool One Step Closer
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
“Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in New Zealand, but we know that early detection significantly improves survival rates and treatment outcomes,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
