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Welcome Boost To Tourism As New Flight Route Lands In Auckland
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:03 am | New Zealand Government
Adding to its existing daily Shanghai to Auckland flights, China Eastern’s new route will connect China and South America via Auckland with twice-weekly flights. More >>
Retirement Village Rule Changes Strengthen Rights
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Government is taking the next step to strengthen protections and give residents and their whānau greater confidence, which is part of our wider focus on fixing the basics and building the future." More >>
Community Funding Guaranteed As Online Gambling Bill Moves Forward
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
This report marks a crucial step forward in advancing online gambling regulations that protect Kiwis from harm. I’m pleased the report aligns strongly with Government decisions,” says Ms van Velden. More >>
Expanding Access To Everyday Medicines
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Under the changes authorised by the Director-General of Health, registered nurse prescribers will be able to prescribe 211 additional medicines, on top of the over 240 medicines they can already prescribe. More >>
Education Minister Welcomes Settlement For Secondary Teachers
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The settlement includes a cumulative pay increase of 4.7 per cent by January 2027 for teachers on the top two steps of the base salary scale. I More >>
NZ To Host Parliamentary Assembly On Antarctica
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Peters says the Treaty provides the framework to respond to challenges facing the Antarctic, whether it be sea level rise, warming oceans, or strategic competition for resources. More >>
Compassionate Change Underway For Stillbirth Families
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Losing a baby is a heartbreaking experience. For too long, families have had no choice but to complete stillbirth registrations through the same online process designed for parents welcoming home a healthy newborn. More >>
NZ Announces $15m To Support Defence Of Ukraine
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine as it enters a fourth winter defending itself from Russian aggression,” Defence Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Resilience Work For SH6’s Gates Of Haast Begins
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Gates of Haast gorge’s bridge on the Haast River connects a 140-kilometre journey between Haast and Wanaka and is a vital tourism link to glaciers on the West Coast. More >>
Amped To The Max: First Boost For Kiwi Events
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
“Today’s acts and events are just the start, offering something for hundreds of thousands of fans and visitors, along with a big boost to New Zealand’s economy,” Louise Upston says. More >>
Crimes Amendment Bill Introduced
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
“Our government is committed to fixing the basics in law and order, and ensuring victims’ interests are at the centre of the justice system. A vital part of that, is making sure criminals face real consequences for crime." More >>
Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme Gets Green Light
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
“This initiative is about fixing the basics while building the future with practical solutions that protect the environment, support our farmers, and ensure a productive, sustainable primary sector,” Ms Simmonds says. More >>
New Board Appointed For Invest New Zealand
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The board will be chaired by Rob Morrison, with Carmel Fisher as deputy chair and David Tapsell, Richard Hedley, Mary MacLeod and Ross George as its members. More >>
Investment Agency Focus Set To Seek Growth & Opportunity
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has underachieved in attracting foreign investment, and this dedicated agency is key to us achieving more. More capital means stronger business, more jobs and a growing economy, Mr McClay says. More >>
International Tourism Numbers Continue To Rise
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
“Tourism is New Zealand’s second-highest export earner, and the latest data shows the sector is delivering real benefits for New Zealand,” Louise Upston says. More >>
Urgent Care Coming To Lower Hutt And Dunedin
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The expanded services are part of the Government’s $164 million investment over four years to improve urgent and after-hours care, following the launch of the Urgent Care and After-Hours Framework in May. More >>
Appointments Made To NZ’s Community Trusts
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The 12 community trusts of New Zealand are the custodians of more than $3.5 billion of investments and together grant around $100 million into thousands of organisations throughout the country each year, Mr Jones says. More >>
Building Inspection Target Drives Accountability
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Recording of inspection wait times varies between authorities, so two methods are in use while BCAs transition to the Government’s preferred approach, with a deadline of July next year, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. More >>
Community Education Professionals Settle Pay Negotiations
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Community Education Collective Agreement (CECA) will benefit over 1,000 Community Education professionals each year, with the settlement providing pay rate increases to all staff, Ms Stanford says. More >>
New Diplomatic Appointments
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced seven new diplomatic appointments. More >>
