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Earthquake-Prone Buildings Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 7:43 am | New Zealand Government
The new bill removes the New Building Standard (%NBS) ratings from the system, which have been used to assess how buildings are expected to perform in an earthquake. More >>
Planning Reform Bills Pass First Reading
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill will deliver a modern planning system that lifts growth, productivity and living standards, Mr Bishop says. More >>
Health Targets: Patients Getting Improved Care
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
"Our frontline teams have made steady progress ensuring New Zealanders can access timely, quality healthcare when they need it," Mr Brown says. More >>
HYEFU 2025: Economic And Fiscal Repair Job Continues
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
“Despite the challenges of global events, Treasury is forecasting an accelerating economic recovery, underlining the importance of the Government’s focus on economic growth." More >>
Changes Ensure Continued Access To Transport Subsidy For Disability Community
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Beyond ensuring the scheme’s financial viability, the Government is also taking the opportunity to consider changes to strengthen a system so that it works better for disabled people, Louise Upston says. More >>
New Ministry To Deliver Better Housing, Transport, And Environmental Outcomes
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to delivering the best results for taxpayers in the most efficient way possible, and this new Ministry will do that, Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Public Service Digital Transformation Accelerates
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
“Logical digital groupings of government agencies will be progressively established and will share common IT platforms, which will reduce duplication and improve efficiency,” Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
NZ Helps Strengthen Pacific Aviation Security
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is strongly committed to addressing the risks of trans-national crime and other security threats in the Pacific, as demonstrated through this significant partnership. More >>
Food And Fibre Exports Set To Reach Record $62 Billion
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Exports are forecast to rise 3 per cent from the previous year, and an impressive 16 per cent higher than two years before. Exports are expected to climb to more than $63 billion in the year to 30 June 2027. More >>
NZ Stands With Australia And Jewish Communities Following Bondi Attack
Monday, 15 December 2025, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government has had an immediate response to ensure our Jewish community feel safe and supported. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Starts Today
Monday, 15 December 2025, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says roadside drug testing will give Police the tools they need to better detect and deter drug-impaired drivers. More >>
Government Concludes Contracted Emergency Housing In Rotorua
Monday, 15 December 2025, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
“For years, Rotorua, an incredible centre famous worldwide for its landscapes, culture, history, and attractions, became an ongoing location for a broken emergency housing system,” Mr Potaka says. More >>
Time To Check Your Passport Expiry Date
Monday, 15 December 2025, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Department of Internal Affairs [Department] is forecasting a surge in applications due to the anniversary of the ten-year passports. I encourage you all to ensure yours is up to date before you will need it,” says Ms van Velden. More >>
Consultation On Changes To Rock Lobster Fisheries
Monday, 15 December 2025, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
The proposed changes affect rock lobster fisheries in the North Island’s Gisborne, East Cape, and Māhia region (CRA 3), and the South Island’s Otago region (CRA 7). More >>
Report Shows Overwhelming Support For ECE Food Programme
Monday, 15 December 2025, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
The report shows overwhelming support for the service provided by KidsCan in delivering taxpayer funded meals for up to 10,000 ECE children who need them. More >>
New Advanced CT Scanner For Wellington
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The installation of the new scanner is part of the Government’s wider $108 million upgrade to diagnostic imaging across NewZealand, delivering 32 new and replacement CT, MRI, and SPECT-CT scanners nationwide. More >>
New Ship Cleaning Technology Ready For Summer
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity New Zealand will continue working with NZDS to refine and optimise the technology. More >>
Bravery Award Recipients Recognised
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
“We should all be grateful for those officers who sacrifice their own safety to help others,” says Police Minister Mark Mitchell. More >>
Courageous Acts Honoured In Bravery Awards
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
In every single case, their actions have prevented further harm – and in many, lives have been saved only because they stepped in, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. More >>
Overseas Investment Reform Enables More Jobs And Growth
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 6:43 am | New Zealand Government
The bill also ensures overseas-based investors with a New Zealand investor resident visa will be allowed to buy a house here, to encourage more investment to grow the economy. More >>
