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Delivering Better Social Housing

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government

“Today we’re releasing an update on the allocation of the 1500 social houses funded in Budget 2024 for delivery from July 2025 until June 2027, and the 550 social homes for Auckland funded in Budget 2025,” says Mr Bishop. More >>

Ministry For Regulation Receives International Praise For New Guidance To Clipboard Wielders

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Ministry for Regulation is attacking regulatory burden in three ways. It revises old regulations, improves new regulations, and raises the quality of regulators because bad regulation causes real harm,” Regulation Minister David Seymour says. More >>

Future Focused Secondary School Subjects

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Subjects are planned to be phased in from 2028 and are designed to create a future focused curriculum that recognises the growing importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in a future focused world, alongside other learning ... More >>

Crown Takes Significant Step Forward With Ngāpuhi

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government

Reaching a comprehensive settlement remains a high priority for the Government and we would like to progress negotiations as soon as possible, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Paul Goldsmith says. More >>

Expanded NICU To Support More Babies In Christchurch

Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government

“Every New Zealander deserves access to timely, quality healthcare, and that starts with supporting our most vulnerable patients – our newborns,” Mr Brown says. More >>

Historically Poor School Buildings Upgraded

Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government

“This investment is getting spades in the ground, addressing the backlog of unfunded condition-related projects that we inherited to ensure more children can learn in a safe, warm, and dry environments.” More >>

Wellington’s Watts Peninsula Reserve Confirmed

Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government

This decision will preserve a treasured part of Wellington and its rich history for future generations More >>

First Supercritical Geothermal Site Chosen

Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government

“This early-stage exploration could help prove the viability of supercritical geothermal energy, which has the potential to deliver several times the power output of conventional geothermal wells. This groundbreaking work could be a game changer for securing NZ’s ... More >>

Minister Marks World Suicide Prevention Day

Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government

Whether it’s you, your child, a friend, or a family member, reaching out for support, this Government is committed to ensuring support is there. More >>

New Model Opens Pathways To Farm Ownership For Kiwis

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The first property available for expressions of interest is Mahiwi Farm, a 708-hectare livestock operation located 35 minutes west of Wairoa. The farm offers a strong balance of breeding and finishing country, with clear potential for improved performance. More >>

Digital Health Service Delivering Faster Access To Primary Care

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government

“Most people were able to get answers and treatment straight away, easing pressure on emergency departments by addressing non-urgent issues earlier and in the right setting. More >>

International Meetings To Grow Defence, Security

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

“This annual meeting recognises the common issues facing the five countries – New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the UK and the US – and our joint commitment to addressing them through research, engagement and working together,” Ms Collins ... More >>

Alcohol Levy Funds New Investment In FASD

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government

FASD is widespread and impacts thousands of families. Around 1,800 to 3,000 babies may be born with FASD each year in New Zealand. It significantly affects lifelong health, learning, and development. More >>

All Aboard: New Electric Trains For Lower North Island

Monday, 8 September 2025, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

The new trains are scheduled to enter service from 2030. More >>

More Kiwis Receiving Surgery As Elective Boost Exceeds First Target

Monday, 8 September 2025, 7:08 am | New Zealand Government

Under the previous government, waitlists reached record highs. Between 2017 and 2023, the number of patients waiting more than four months for elective procedures surged by 2,500 per cent, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>

More Aucklanders Getting Faster Access To Heart Specialists

Saturday, 6 September 2025, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Reducing wait times for FSAs is a key Government priority, with a clear target: by 2030, 95 per cent of patients will be seen within four months. More >>

101,000 Students To Start Benefitting From Learning Support Coordinators

Friday, 5 September 2025, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Learning Support Coordinators support both staff and students, providing direct support in schools, working with neurodiverse students and those with additional learning needs and helping schools and families to navigate additional specialist support ... More >>