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Quickest Citizenship Processing In Five Years
Sunday, 21 September 2025, 7:09 am | New Zealand Government
In October 2023, people were waiting an average of 180 days to get a decision on their citizenship by grant application. Now, the average wait time is 69 days. More >>
Local Water Done Well Delivering For Kiwis
Friday, 19 September 2025, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
“Accepted today, the Waikato Water Done Well plan will combine water services for over 130,000 people in the Hauraki, Matamata-Piako, Ōtorohanga, South Waikato, Waipā and Waitomo District Council areas. This is an unprecedented and impressive collaborative ... More >>
New Dunedin Hospital Construction Contract Signed
Friday, 19 September 2025, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“Delivering this inpatient building is a key priority for the Government. In January this year, I gave the people of Dunedin certainty that it would be built on the old Cadbury site, and in July construction work resumed,” Mr Brown says. More >>
SH2 Melling Interchange Construction Begins
Friday, 19 September 2025, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
“Turning the sod on the Melling Interchange is a huge step forward for a project that has been a long time coming. It’s going to be transformational for Lower Hutt – reducing congestion, improving safety, boosting public transport and active transport, ... More >>
Foreign Minister To Travel To New York As UN Turns 80
Friday, 19 September 2025, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
“The 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations is an important moment for reflection about the state of the international, rules-based system that New Zealand has long championed,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Celebrating 132 Years Of Women’s Suffrage
Friday, 19 September 2025, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Women's representation on public sector boards remains strong at above 50 percent for the fifth year in a row, and women continue to be well-represented in Board chair positions at 44.5 percent. More >>
Tourism Minister To Lead Delegation To China
Friday, 19 September 2025, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
The delegation will travel to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing to meet with Chinese airlines, e-commerce platforms and tourism industry professionals. More >>
ASMS Union Walks Away From Patients
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Based on the impacts of the last ASMS union strike, Health New Zealand estimates the upcoming 48-hour strike will postpone care for more than 13,000 patients. More >>
Reserve Bank Appointment
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
“Ms Gourley’s appointment follows the recommendation of the Reserve Bank’s Board. She will begin her four-year term on 1 October 2025, succeeding Professor Bob Buckle, who will retire from the MPC at the end of September 2025." More >>
First Fast-Track Housing Project Gets Green Light
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Maitahi Village housing development in Nelson lodged its application in February 2025 and has now been approved by an independent expert panel. More >>
GDP Figures Show Impact Of Global Uncertainty
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Stats NZ figures released today show real Gross Domestic Product fell 0.9 per cent in the second quarter of the year after a 0.9 per cent increase in the first three months of the year. More >>
Government Delivers On Promise To Protect Productive Farmland From ETS
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the changes strengthen the ETS by providing certainty for both foresters and farmers – not just today, but for the long term. More >>
Accelerating AI Research And Innovation
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest up to $70 million over seven years through the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology to support innovative AI research and applications, develop world-class expertise, and sharpen New Zealand’s competitive edge. More >>
NZ–Saudi Arabia Business Council Established
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 7:24 am | New Zealand Government
“Worth nearly USD$3 trillion, Saudi Arabia is a top 20 export market for New Zealand and one of the most dynamic economies in the world. The establishment of this Business Council is an important step in strengthening trade and investment links between ... More >>
Families To Get Extra Help With ECE Costs
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Income Tax (FamilyBoost) Amendment Bill increases the proportion of ECE fees families can claim from 25 to 40 per cent. More >>
Bill To Ban Surcharges Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill passed its first reading last night. The Bill prohibits surcharges on all in-store EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard payments." More >>
Remarkable Reduction In Youth Offending
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Children Karen Chhour has confirmed a strong reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour dropping month-on-month since June 2024, a remarkable turnaround for what was once a national crisis. More >>
Government Takes Action On Bird Flu Preparedness Plan
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
“We need a long-term approach to managing the disease that incentivises good biosecurity practices and early reporting of infection, protects human health and the domestic food supply, and provides for consistent standards across the industry.” More >>
Provinces Backed By $1.3 Billion Rail Infrastructure
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
“When the taxpayer builds an asset, we expect it to be used for the benefit of our economy and not wasting away on the side of the road, which is why we are focussed on a no-nonsense rebuild of the railways,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Minister Champions NZ Wool On The Global Stage
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
This Government is committed to champion New Zealand’s wool sector, grow exports and return more to value to Kiwi farmers, processors, and manufacturers. More >>
