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Rural Support Trust Funding Boost To Further Help Storm-Hit Southerners
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson says the funding is on top of $250,000 already announced by the Government to support storm-affected communities across Southland, Kaikōura, Hurunui, and Clutha. More >>
New Life-Saving Bypass Machines For Auckland
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The phased replacement of the hospital’s ageing fleet of bypass machines was approved in 2024, with all eight new machines now fully operational following a total $3.2 million investment. More >>
McClay To Promote Trade In China, UAE, India, Singapore And Australia
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr McClay says all these visits are part of the Government's plan to double the value of exports over 10 years, creating jobs and increasing incomes for all New Zealanders. More >>
Momentum Builds In India-NZ Partnership
Friday, 7 November 2025, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Developing the relationship with India has been a priority for this Government, and has seen an unprecedented level of engagement over the past two years. More >>
Fast-Track Approval For Drury Metro Centre
Friday, 7 November 2025, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Kiwi Property Holdings lodged an application in April 2025 for the 53-hectare Drury Metropolitan Centre development in South Auckland, which has now been approved by an expert panel. More >>
New School Lunch Programme Serves Communities And Taxpayers
Friday, 7 November 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“As schools open in 2026, the programme will deliver nutritious meals to around 242,000 students, every school day,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Life-Changing Cancer Care Closer To Home In Taranaki
Friday, 7 November 2025, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
“It delivers modern, patient-focused cancer care in a purpose-built facility designed to meet the region’s needs, now and into the future.” More >>
Boosting New Zealand’s Film Industry
Friday, 7 November 2025, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
The updated settings will be funded through Budget 2025’s additional $577 million that brought total funding for the International Screen Production Rebate to $1.09 billion. More >>
Gumboot Friday Continuing To Deliver Results
Friday, 7 November 2025, 7:09 am | New Zealand Government
This powerful partnership between Government and a grassroots organisation is making a real difference, supporting the Government’s mental health plan for faster access to support, more frontline workers, and a better crisis response. More >>
Minister Acknowledges Secretary For Māori Development
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
“His long career in public service, including senior roles across the New Zealand Army, Corrections, Primary Industries, and Foreign Affairs, reflects his deep commitment to whānau, hapū and Iwi development.” More >>
Pharmac Performing Well Against Minister’s Expectations
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
For the first time Pharmac has its own Minister. While still a work in progress, for the first time in years Pharmac is genuinely moving in the right direction, Mr Seymour says. More >>
Protecting New Zealand From Infectious Disease
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
PHF Science is well placed to lead a national approach to infectious disease research that will ensure New Zealand is better prepared to prevent and manage such devastating illnesses in the future. More >>
Upgrades To Auckland And Wellington Metro Rail
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Metro rail investment in Auckland and Wellington will improve the level of service for passengers by addressing overdue and critical renewals work, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
Widened Scope For Co-Investment In New Gas
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Gas Security Fund will actively encourage the use of regional procurement and the local labour market wherever possible. More >>
Michelin Adds New Zealand To The Menu
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
The inaugural New Zealand edition of the Michelin Guide will be revealed in mid-2026, covering four key destinations: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. More >>
Strengthening Partnership With Ngāti Hauā Iwi Trust
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The annual Tumuaki Crown Accord Ministers’ Meeting provided a valuable opportunity for rangatira ki te rangatira kōrero, ensuring Iwi and Government continue to work together on practical solutions that deliver for whānau and regions. More >>
New Zealand Entering A Resources Golden Era
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Jones says a mining permit granted today to extract one of the country’s most significant gold discoveries in decades represents a multibillion-dollar opportunity for Central Otago. More >>
New Research Grants To Grow The Economy
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“107 Marsden Fund projects will be funded over the next three years, supporting both established research leaders and the next generation of emerging scientists,” Dr Reti says. More >>
Jobs Data Shows Importance Of Driving Economic Growth
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The data released by Stats NZ shows unemployment increased from 5.2 per cent to 5.3 per cent in the September quarter and is broadly in line with pre-election and more recent forecasts. More >>
Better Help For High Support Needs Young People
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Children Karen Chhour has confirmed that over the past year, Oranga Tamariki supported an extra 59 placements for children and young people with high support needs, including disability, across 11 accredited community care providers. More >>
