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Speak Up About Family Violence

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government

We know that people right across communities can see the signs of family violence, as communities and individuals it is on us to ask if a person is OK and help them get the support they need. More >>

Valued And Visible: Making Sign Language Live

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Launching the NZSL Strategy 2026-2036, Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says it’s important for NZSL to be supported, strengthened and promoted in New Zealand. More >>

State-Of-The-Art $16 Million Operating Theatre For Wellington

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

By eliminating duplication, improving surgical workflows, and giving clinicians the tools they need to work efficiently, we are strengthening healthcare delivery across the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>

Infrastructure Pipeline Shows Significant Increase

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

The Infrastructure Commission’s newly released snapshot report is based on September submissions to the Pipeline from 129 infrastructure providers, which now includes nearly 12,000 infrastructure projects, shows real momentum. More >>

Next Steps Confirmed For SH6 Epitaph Slip Site

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government

As a strategic freight and tourism corridor, SH6 connects the South Island’s West Coast with Otago and Southland. It supports travel between key destinations like Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown, and Milford Sound. More >>

New Zealand Forestry And Wood Sector Shines On Successful India Trade Mission

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government

Wood and wood products are already New Zealand’s largest goods export to India, worth NZ$134 million in the year to June 2025 and growing. More >>

Space Achievers Awarded PM’s Space Prizes

Monday, 17 November 2025, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Government

As winners of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Space Prizes, Stefan Powell will receive $100,000 and Sophie Ineson will receive $50,000 which is intended to support tertiary education. More >>

Consultation Begins On Action Plan To Support Carers

Monday, 17 November 2025, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is seeking feedback on a draft action plan to recognise the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis providing care for someone who needs help with everyday living due to age, a disability, illness, injury or a health condition. More >>

Easing The Cost Of New And Used Imported Vehicles

Monday, 17 November 2025, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The amendment to the Clean Vehicle Standard will be made via an amendment paper to the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Amendment Bill (No 2) which has just been reported back from Select Committee. More >>

New Scam Protections For Consumers To Kick Off Fraud Awareness Week

Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government

This new legal protection, known as a safe harbour, is for online service providers that take reasonable, good faith steps to disrupt suspected scams. More >>

Nurse Practitioners To Deliver Faster Access To Medicines

Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government

The Medicines Amendment Bill, which passed last week, modernises New Zealand’s medicines legislation to make it easier for qualified health professionals to prescribe and supply medicines safely and efficiently. More >>

Feedback Sought On Longer-Term Protection Measures For The Northern Hoiho Population

Monday, 17 November 2025, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government

Consultation on the proposals starts today, and people can make a submission until 5pm on 12 December 2025. More >>

Trade Minister Cautiously Welcomes US Tariff Relief On Key Exports

Sunday, 16 November 2025, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government

I will continue to make the case that NZ’s trading relationship with the US is balanced and that the additional reciprocal tariffs on other NZ exports should also be removed, says Minister for Trade and Investment; and Agriculture, Todd McClay. More >>

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