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Level Crossings Work A Boost For Aucklanders
Sunday, 24 August 2025, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The scope of the Takanini and Glen Innes package includes a total of eight level crossing removals or replacements: three new grade-separated road bridges, three new pedestrian access bridges, and the closure of two unsafe level crossings. More >>
Statement Following NZ-US Trade And Agriculture Discussions
Friday, 22 August 2025, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Ambassador Greer and Minister McClay agreed that trade officials would meet over the coming months to discuss the impact of tariffs on New Zealand-US trade and consider practical ways to give exporters greater certainty. More >>
Funding Approved To Four-Lane Busiest Section Of Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Board has endorsed the investment case and approved more than $600m to four-lane the most congested part of the Expressway, between Links Road/Pākōwhai Road and Taradale Road roundabouts, including a new grade separated interchange at the Links ... More >>
Report Backs Better Banking Competition
Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The inquiry examines banking competition with a focus on business and rural banking, as well as lending to Māori entities. More >>
Building Inspection Target Comes Into Force
Friday, 22 August 2025, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Councils will have flexibility in how they meet the target – some may take a risk-based approach by prioritising high-risk or complex work, while others may make greater use of remote inspections. More >>
Law Passed To Speed Up Critical Infrastructure
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation with wider amendments will be introduced to Parliament later this year, with the public able to provide feedback through the select committee process. More >>
Improvements To Clean Vehicle Standard To Benefit Kiwis At The Pump
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will allow credits to be transferred between used vehicle importers and new vehicle importers, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
Defence Helicopter, Plane Decisions Announced
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced investment decisions of $2.7 billion, with the MH-60R Seahawk the preferred option to replace the existing maritime helicopters. More >>
Community Magistrates To Help Ease Bottlenecks
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
“Community Magistrates play a valuable part in the District Court but are currently underutilised. By expanding their jurisdiction, we can reduce bottlenecks, ease pressure on judges, and improve court timeliness,” Mrs McKee says. More >>
First Fast-Track Project Approved
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Port of Auckland wharf expansion project has today received its approval from an expert panel set up under the Fast-track Approvals Act. The project is expected to begin construction next month, creating jobs and boosting New Zealand’s economy More >>
Term Two Attendance Higher Than Pre-Covid
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
In Term 2 this year, 58.4 per cent of students attended school regularly, an increase of 5.0 percentage points from 53.4 per cent in Term 2 last year, and an increase of 11.4 percentage points on Term 2 of 2023. More >>
Growing Proportion Of Employment Relations Authority Members With Private Sector Experience
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 7:24 am | New Zealand Government
The ERA is an independent body that helps resolve employment relationship problems and facilitates collective bargaining when issues arise. More >>
Psychology Assistants To Grow Workforce
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Psychology Assistants will work under the supervision of registered psychologists, helping to increase access to support and drive down vacancies within the mental health system. More >>
Falling Interest Rates Good For Growth And Jobs
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Reserve Bank announced today that it was reducing the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 3.25 to 3 per cent and signalled two further reductions this year. More >>
Cabinet Approves Next Steps On Greyhound Industry
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
A bill will be drafted to bring this decision into law. The move follows last December’s announcement of the Government’s in-principle decision to end greyhound racing as of 31 July 2026. More >>
Writing Action Plan To Raise Student Achievement
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New baseline data collected in 2024, prior to this year’s introduction of the new English curriculum and structured literacy supports, shows writing achievement declines as a child progresses through school. More >>
New Diplomatic Appointments Announced
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced the appointments of Joanna Kempkers as Ambassador to France, Greg Andrews as High Commissioner to Fiji, and Angela Hassan-Sharp as Ambassador to Ireland. More >>
Medsafe Consents Improve Year On Year, Again
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealanders need a smarter, more efficient government which gets things done, enabling them to live better lives,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
New Data Emphasises Focus On Teaching Basics
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
The results show the Government has stemmed the decline of maths achievement starting with the introduction of an hour a day of reading, writing and maths in 2024. More >>
Boosting Competition For Affordable Electricity
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
“While today’s announcement is a positive step, we remain deeply concerned about the lack of affordability and competitiveness in the electricity market. I expect the Authority to deliver more efficient, competitive, and reliable electricity market,” ... More >>
