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Government Backs Economic Growth In Southland
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
The $13.6 million project, strategically positioned on State Highway 1, will transform underutilised farmland into a thriving industrial hub. More >>
New Zealand And Palau Eye Next Two Pacific Forums
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 9:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Palau is home to the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) and Mr Peters announced a year-long extension of New Zealand’s support for the Office, totalling NZ$1.1 million. More >>
Counties Manukau Urgent Care Service Now Operating 24/7
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Overnight care will be delivered through a flexible workforce model, including doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, paramedics, and telehealth support to ensure safe, continuous care. More >>
New Zealand And Kiribati Enhance Partnership
Monday, 19 January 2026, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand and Kiribati share a warm and long-standing relationship and a good understanding of each other’s perspectives,” Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Urgent Advice Sought On Rockpool Collections
Sunday, 18 January 2026, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
It is important to acknowledge that no one in this situation is breaking the law but it is clear that this level of collection of marine life from these intertidal pools is not sustainable. More >>
Changes Proposed For Deemed Value Of Fish
Friday, 16 January 2026, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Under the system, commercial fishers who catch fish outside of their quota allowance can sell it but must pay a fee called deemed value. More >>
NZ Accepts Vice Chair Role At Upcoming World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference
Friday, 16 January 2026, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
“I am honoured to once again accept this nomination from WTO members, which underscores New Zealand’s enduring commitment to the multilateral trading system,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Manufacturing Starts Year By Shifting Up A Gear
Friday, 16 January 2026, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
The latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) shows the seasonally adjusted PMI for December has risen by 4.4 points compared to November, bringing it to 56.1. More >>
Foreign Minister To Visit Kiribati And Palau
Friday, 16 January 2026, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Kiribati will complete the Foreign Minister visiting all 17 other Pacific Island Forum member countries within a single term – the first New Zealand Foreign Minister to do so. More >>
Whakarewarewa Forest Loop Gets A Scenic Upgrade
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
This investment is one of several cycle trail infrastructure announcements as part of the Government’s new $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package, Louise Upston says. More >>
Waikato Gears Up For Autumn Tourism Boost
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Funded at $459,250, the One Flight campaign will be delivered through a regional collaboration led by Hamilton & Waikato Tourism, with Destination Great Lake Taupō, Visit Ruapehu, and Venture Taranaki. More >>
Australians Invited To Discover Canterbury And The West Coast
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
This campaign builds on the success of this year’s ‘Winter Different’ initiative and now extends the invitation to Australians to experience everything the regions have to offer during the cooler months. More >>
More Australians To Discover The Southern Way
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Southern Way campaign will receive $459,250 to build on the momentum of the first campaign, which is helping to put the region’s unique experiences on the map for Australian visitors looking to travel outside of the peak season. More >>
Regional Tourism Boost: Welcoming More Visitors
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism is a powerhouse for our economy, supporting jobs, businesses, and vibrant communities. This funding is about growth, building for the future and making sure all our regions benefit from international tourism. More >>
Making It Easier To Consent Coastal Activities, Quarries And Mines
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has amended five major National Direction instruments to make it easier to quarry, mine, and do more in the coastal marine area. More >>
Electrifying Growth: Infrastructure And Energy RMA National Direction Changes
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has introduced one new piece of National Direction under the RMA and amended two others to boost the delivery of infrastructure and renewables. More >>
Updated National Direction For Natural Hazards And Highly Productive Land
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Making these changes now mean that New Zealanders can see some of the benefits from a more enabling, simpler planning system now, rather than waiting until our new planning system fully takes effect. More >>
Granny Flat Consent Exemption Takes Effect
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
These updates remove the need for a building consent and a resource consent for small standalone dwellings up to 70 square metres in size, also known as granny flats. More >>
More Than 500 New Doctors Join The Health Workforce
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
“I want to congratulate every one of these new doctors for the hard work it has taken to get to this point and thank them for choosing to serve patients and communities right across the country,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Over 70 Per Cent Decrease In Citizenship Wait Times
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Reducing wait times means people can plan their futures with confidence. It’s about removing stress and adding certainty,” says Ms van Velden More >>
