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NZDF Liaison Officer Deployed To Israel
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The liaison officer will work out of a United States-led centre focused on the next steps to implementing the peace plan in Gaza, Ms Collins says. More >>
Direction Set For Auckland’s New Housing Plan
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Council has now formally withdrawn Plan PC78 and upon the Council’s request, responsible Ministers have now issued formal direction to the Council to enter the Streamlined Planning Process for PC120. More >>
Patient Advocates Report Pharmac Reset Is Going Well
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
90-day plans promote transparency and accountability. They are part of the first 12-month phase of Pharmac’s five-year Reset Programme, developed in response to a series of external reviews. More >>
$60 Billion Industry Protected With Biosecurity Improvements
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Food and fibre sector export revenue is forecast to reach $61.4 billion in 2026, making up more than 10 per cent of GDP – the primary sector really is the backbone of the economy, says Mr Hoggard. More >>
Winter Cruise Season Setting Sail From Auckland
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Louise Upston says the Government recognised the growing contribution of cruise tourism to New Zealand, injecting $1.37 billion into New Zealand economy last financial year. More >>
Major Investments Announced On Malaysia Visit
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Malaysian-headquartered company Yinson Renewables announced its plans to invest in New Zealand with a pipeline of projects expected to total circa 1GW of renewable energy. More >>
Online Casino Gambling To Fund Local Sports And Community Groups
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Problem gambling prevention and harm minimisation standards are non-negotiable and unchanged. Protecting Kiwis from gambling harm is still my number one objective, says Ms van Velden. More >>
Work Accelerates On Ambitious Land Transport Reforms
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The current rules are riddled with outdated or nonsensical requirements which create unnecessary burdens for Kiwis. The Government is also investigating the case for mandating additional safety features in most vehicles entering our fleet. More >>
‘From Europe To The Indo-Pacific: New Zealand Perspectives On Shared Challenges’
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 7:49 am | New Zealand Government
From Stockholm to Wellington, from the Baltic to Pacific, let us send this message: that while geography may divide us, our values unite us – and in that unity lies our greatest strength, says the Foreign Minister in his speech. More >>
Refreshed National Curriculum To Raise Achievement
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The draft curriculum is now open for six months of consultation for feedback from principals, teachers, and educators as preparation begins for implementation. More >>
District Court Judge Appointed
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Judge Arapere (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Maniapoto) was admitted to the bar in 2005. She was a Director at Wackrow Williams and Davies Ltd in Auckland before joining the Crown Law Office in Wellington as Crown Counsel. More >>
New Leadership For WorkSafe Board
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Murray Jagger has been named the new Board Chair. Brett O’Riley and Christopher Alderson have also joined the Board. “These new members bring fresh skills, experience, and leadership to the Board,” says Ms van Velden. More >>
Building Fit-For-Purpose Aged Care
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
“Improving the lives of older people is a priority for the coalition Government,” Ms Costello says. “Today’s announcement is about two things– better health outcomes for the 900,000 of us who are over 65, & a better, fit-for-purpose aged ... More >>
AI Scribe To Speed Up Emergency Care For Patients
Monday, 27 October 2025, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The tool is tailored to New Zealand’s clinical language and systems, meets all privacy requirements, and includes strong security protections to keep patient information safe. More >>
Further Funding Boost To Support Communities Affected By Severe Weather
Monday, 27 October 2025, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The announcement comes in addition to the $150,000 contribution to the Southland and Clutha Mayoral Relief Funds announced this morning. More >>
Government Support For Clutha And Southland Communities
Monday, 27 October 2025, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The government will contribute $75,000 to the Southland region and $25,000 to the Clutha District Council Mayoral Relief Fund, for immediate needs. More >>
Deep Geothermal Project Experts Announced
Sunday, 26 October 2025, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The technical design team for the supercritical geothermal project has now been assembled and comprises experts from Mercury NZ, Contact Energy, Upflow NZ, Geode Well Engineering and Earth Sciences NZ. More >>
EU Commissioner And Trade Minister Agree To Boost Cooperation And Reduce Costs On Businesses
Sunday, 26 October 2025, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Commissioner Šefčovič has completed his first visit to New Zealand to join Minister McClay at a NZ-EU Business Summit attended by 500 New Zealand and European businesses. More >>
No More Red Tape For Garden Sheds And Garages
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s housing market means space is tight and building costs are high. These types of property developments are practical and affordable improvements. Now people can utilise them without hassle, said Regulation Minister David Seymour. More >>
Improved Dialysis Services For West And North Auckland
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Dialysis is a critical service for thousands of New Zealanders. This investment will ensure more Aucklanders can receive treatment closer to home, at times that suit their lives, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
