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New Procurement Rules Will Be Monitored
Monday, 1 December 2025, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is serious about helping Kiwi firms to grow so the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment will monitor both compliance and the impact of the new rules, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Open Banking Goes Live For Kiwi Customers
Monday, 1 December 2025, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
From budgeting tools to faster mortgage comparisons and low-cost payment options, the opportunities and innovations presented by open banking are endless, Mr Simpson says. More >>
New Wraparound Counselling Service To Mark World AIDS Day
Monday, 1 December 2025, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government
In addition to more face-to-face counselling, services will expand nationwide via online sessions. It will also mean, for example, that the families of those who received a new HIV diagnosis can also access support, Mr Doocey says. More >>
316 New Beds For Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison As Prison Population Hits New Peak
Sunday, 30 November 2025, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The new units at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison will deliver an accelerated increase in capacity ahead of further work underway to ensure New Zealand’s prison system has the capacity it needs going forward. More >>
OSPRI Brings Drones Into The Fight Against Bovine TB
Saturday, 29 November 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
OSPRI is working on a selected trial site in the rugged tussock-covered hills of Central Otago where the massive landscapes make traditional possum control challenging. More >>
NZDF Liaison Officer Deployment To Israel Extended
Friday, 28 November 2025, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed the deployment should be extended for a further eight weeks so we can continue to gather information as the situation evolves. More >>
New Wastewater Standards A Win For Ratepayers
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is a sensible, future-focused reform that supports better environmental outcomes, greater transparency, and real, immediate cost savings for local government – and ultimately, for ratepayers.” More >>
Action Plan Supports Kiwis To Live Better, Longer
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Action Plan consists of a range of practical improvements and is built around a simple goal - helping every New Zealander to live well for longer,” Ms Costello says. More >>
Light At The End Of The Tunnel For CRL Construction
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“World-class new stations have taken shape, while streets and public spaces affected by construction are now reopening to Aucklanders. Work is moving from construction to systems testing and commissioning." More >>
Health New Zealand To Welcome 1800 Graduate Nurses
Friday, 28 November 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“A sustainable health system relies on a steady pipeline of skilled New Zealand-trained nurses entering the workforce,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Top Up Exceeding Expectations And Reaching Millions
Friday, 28 November 2025, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
“The response to the Top Up campaign has been phenomenal and shows there’s a real appetite for simple, evidence-based ways to look after our mental health,” Mr Doocey says. More >>
Port Investment To Drive Gisborne’s Economic Growth
Friday, 28 November 2025, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
“This funding will directly benefit local businesses, exporters, and industries, by enabling the ability to ship containers out of Gisborne,” Mr Meager says. More >>
New Licensing Criteria Will Improve Quality And Affordability Of ECE
Friday, 28 November 2025, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
“Families need access to affordable and quality early learning services. When families have access to good options, children build foundations for future learning and social interactions,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Creating A Thriving Auckland City Centre
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The plan focuses on giving people the support they need, while restoring confidence and order in the city centre. That means support for those who need housing, safe and clean streets, and ensuring bylaws are enforced and fit for purpose. More >>
Early Analysis Shows Huge Potential Of Red Tape Cutting
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Peer reviewed analysis estimates that work by the Ministry for Regulation in its first 18 months will deliver a net public benefit of $223 million to $337 million. More >>
New Zealand To Increase Support For PACER Plus
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
The $10 million investment over the next five years will enable Pacific PACER Plus countries to boost their export capability, grow and diversify trade in goods and services, attract investment, and increase the benefits of labour mobility. More >>
Carrington Development Agreements To Deliver Hundreds Of Homes
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
These homes will contribute to the Carrington Residential Development – also known as Te Kukūnga Waka – a 4,000+ home development in Mt Albert. More >>
Major Boost To Stem Cell Transplant Services
Friday, 28 November 2025, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Over the next three years, Health New Zealand will increase investment by $27.1 million to strengthen the workforce, expand hospital capacity, and upgrade infrastructure so more patients can receive timely stem cell transplant care. More >>
New Zealand And Estonia Strengthen Education Ties
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Kallas and Minister Stanford also attended the Teaching and Learning Symposium, hosted by Auckland University of Technology, where Minister Kallas delivered an address on Estonia’s AI-Leap (TI-Hüpe) programme. More >>
Making Global Trade Easier For NZ Businesses
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says, we’re backing Kiwi exporters with practical action – removing barriers to trade and opening doors to new partners. More >>
