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Settlement Welcomed For PSA Members
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
The agreement provides a 2.5 per cent pay increase in the first year, followed by a further 2 per cent increase in the second year. More >>
SH35 Open Around The Clock
Monday, 16 March 2026, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Government
To reach this milestone, crews have removed around 25,000 cubic metres of material - the equivalent of over 750 shipping containers - from the largest slip at Punaruku, installed additional drainage, and laid a new road surface. More >>
Bill Introduced To Cut Red Tape And Modernise Alcohol Law
Monday, 16 March 2026, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill is a necessary correction to make the licensing process fairer, make it easier to host events, and cut a heap of other red tape affecting everything from hairdressers to major concerts. More >>
Foreign And Defence Ministers To Visit Canberra
Monday, 16 March 2026, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Peters and Ms Collins will also hold separate bilateral meetings with their respective counterparts, Penny Wong and Richard Marles. More >>
Energy Minister Attending Energy Security Forum
Saturday, 14 March 2026, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Government
In the light of the IEA decision to proceed with collective action, attending the Forum is a valuable opportunity to engage directly with NZ’s closest trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region. More >>
Minister Welcomes Clear Plan For Greyhound Rehoming
Friday, 13 March 2026, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministerial Advisory Committee, established to plan the transition away from greyhound racing, set out key elements of their plan as part of the recent select committee process. More >>
Oranga Tamariki Showing Strong Progress Against Key Targets
Friday, 13 March 2026, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
“97% of children in care were visited by a social worker within the targeted time, demonstrating strong engagement and a focus on understanding the needs of children and young people." More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Hosts Deputy Prime Minister Of Cambodia
Friday, 13 March 2026, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
It is the first high-level visit to New Zealand by a Cambodian Minister since 2019 and signals a deepening of the New Zealand-Cambodia relationship. More >>
Guiding Early Learning Progress With New Maths Check
Friday, 13 March 2026, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
The maths check is now moving through early stages, starting with the trial phase across 100 schools, ensuring our littlest learners will get their needs identified early in their school journeys. More >>
Speech Celebrating 10th Anniversary Pasifika TV
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Government
For NewZealand, partnering on digital transformation is both a practical responsibility and an expression of our Pacific identity. More >>
Long Awaited Holidays Act Replacement Passes First Reading
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Employment Leave Bill seeks to replace the Holidays Act 2003 and offers a simple, workable framework that gives businesses certainty, reduces potential error, and fixes what matters for employers and workers. More >>
Improved Access To Secondary Legislation
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins KC Attorney-General A bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitise government services has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins says. “The Legislation Amendment Bill will make ... More >>
Partnership Driving Hospitality Momentum
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Hospitality is a huge contributor to our economy and workforce, helping drive over $9 billion in GDP and employing people across the country, Louise Upston says. More >>
Building The Future Of Coastal Shipping Resilience
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed $400,000 towards a national digital platform to improve supply chain efficiency and coordination across ports, in partnership with PortConnect. More >>
Hauraki Gulf Collections Closure Comes Into Force
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
The closure, which starts today, has been put in place to help preserve these important ecological areas and ensure the sustainability of the fishery. More >>
Common Sense Proposal Will Benefit Patients And Save Money
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Consultation is now open on proposed changes to support the shift in responsibility. More >>
Guardians Of New Zealand Superannuation Board Chair Reappointed
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Board manages the investment of government contributions to the NZ Super Fund and administers the Elevate NZ Venture Capital Fund. More >>
PM To Visit Samoa And Tonga
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The visit marks New Zealand’s first comprehensive engagement with the new governments in both countries, with the Prime Minister looking forward to his meetings with the new leaders and their Cabinets in each capital. More >>
Further Improvements To Pacific Visitor Visa Settings
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
“From 1 June this year, the total cost of applying for a visitor visa for Pacific nationals will drop from $216 to $161, for a 12-month period, as part of NewZealand’s ongoing work to deepen Pacific connections,”Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Moa Point Crown Review Team Appointed
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown Review Team’s term runs until 31 August 2026, and it will produce a final report before then. More >>
