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Trade Ministers From Around The World Gather In Auckland
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr McClay will chair the second Future of Investment and Trade (FITP) Partnership Ministerial Meeting on 17 July, bringing together economies from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific. More >>
H5 Bird Flu Confirmed In New Zealand
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
H5 bird flu is a low health risk to the public as it rarely affects humans unless there is direct, close, and prolonged contact with large numbers of sick birds. Eggs and poultry remain safe to eat. More >>
New Dunedin Hospital Takes Shape As Steel Goes Up
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
"This is the most significant milestone yet, marking clear, tangible progress on a major investment in the health of the Southern region and taking the new hospital from a plan on paper to a building the community can see." More >>
Building The Future Of Sika Deer Herd Management
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says his landmark decision will see sika managed under a clearer, more coordinated framework which strengthens hunting opportunities and improves key conservation outcomes. More >>
Faster Access To Forensic Mental Health Support
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
“This investment will improve forensic mental health services across the country, helping ensure people receive the support they need faster and better long-term outcomes are achieved for both the community and the person." More >>
Improving How New Zealand Plans For Climate Risks
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
“Plans will cover at least 30 years and set out the sequence of actions and investment needed to manage climate-driven natural hazard risks over time," says Climate Change Minister Simon Watts More >>
Capital Market Reforms To Power Economic Growth
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
"When our capital markets work well, everyone benefits. Businesses can raise the money they need to take the next step, & the millions of Kiwis with KiwiSaver see it in stronger returns on their savings," says Mr Cameron Brewer. More >>
New Entrant Seeks To Expand Exploration Portfolio
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The application proposes detailed geological and seismic studies to assess the permit area's prospectivity, including reprocessing existing 3D seismic data and evaluating drilling targets. More >>
Guidance To Increase Supermarket Competition And Help Lower Prices
Monday, 13 July 2026, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
In the past financial year, LINZ have granted consent to 230 transactions with a gross investment value of approximately $23.8 billion. The second highest number of consents granted in one year was 201, in 2024/25. More >>
Milestone For Hunter-Led Conservation In NZ
Monday, 13 July 2026, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Meager made the announcement in Te Anau alongside the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation, who will lead the HOSI’s on-the-ground delivery based on annual operational plans developed with DOC, in partnership with iwi and hapū. More >>
$6 Million Caulerpa Removal Tool Shows Promise In Northland
Monday, 13 July 2026, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The SDP is the last of three removal tools developed to tackle invasive seaweed. The other two are a UV-C light treatment to irradiate caulerpa, and a scalable enclosure system (the ‘Rehabitat’) that contains and seals chlorine over affected areas. More >>
Aquaculture Agreement With Bay Of Plenty Iwi
Monday, 13 July 2026, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Aquaculture Development Plan, launched by Mr Jones last year, provides a path to the Government’s goal of increasing New Zealand’s aquaculture revenue to $3 billion per year by 2035. More >>
Patterson To India To Champion New Zealand Wool
Monday, 13 July 2026, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
The government remains fully committed to backing the long-term success of our Kiwi wool growers, and the wider wool sector, to tap into increasing global demand for innovative, premium wool products. More >>
Telehealth Investment To Deliver Faster Access To Support
Monday, 13 July 2026, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Lifeline is one of New Zealand’s best-known mental health support services and has been there for New Zealanders through some of the toughest moments in their lives for more than 60 years. More >>
Investment To Support India-NZ 100 Years Of Unity Through Sport
Saturday, 11 July 2026, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The contribution from the government’s Events Boost Fund will help delivery of the 100 Years of Unity through Sport programme. More >>
NZ, India Relationship Elevated To Strategic Partnership
Saturday, 11 July 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Ministers agreed a Roadmap to 2030 for the Strategic Partnership and set the direction for the next stage of the partnership, including an ambitious goal to double two-way trade by 2030. More >>
Government Support For Flood-Hit Kaikōura Farmers
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Kaikōura received double its average July rainfall in just two days, triggering flooding and slips that have damaged farms, livestock feed, and vital infrastructure such as roads and fences," Mr McClay says. More >>
NZ To Explore Joining Fiji-Australia Defence Alliance
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The alliance is a mutual defence treaty that commits its parties to cooperate and consult, and to act to meet common danger. It provides for other Pacific States to join, with the agreement of Australia and Fiji. More >>
Putting Money Back In The Till For Food Businesses
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
“Food safety training can cost food businesses between $50 and $200 per staff member, so making free resources available puts money back in the till,” says Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard. More >>
Crypto ATMs To Get Guardrails, Not The Guillotine
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
“These decisions form part of the Govt’s wider reform of New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism system, aimed at making it easier to do business & harder to commit crime," says Associate Justice Minister Nicole ... More >>
