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Strengthening The Immigration System

Friday, 21 November 2025, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The Bill deters exploitation by creating a new offence for knowingly seeking or receiving premiums for employment, whether in New Zealand or offshore, with penalties of up to seven years’ imprisonment or a $100,000 fine. More >>

New Dunedin Hospital Hits First Milestone

Friday, 21 November 2025, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government

A total of 154 pile caps have now been installed, connecting 324 deep foundation piles. Pile capping involves securing the tops of the piles with steel-reinforced concrete to create a stable base for the building’s substructure. More >>

RFI Launched For Future Road User Charges System

Friday, 21 November 2025, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government

“We want to hear from innovators and private companies on how we can make paying for road use as easy as paying your power bill or streaming service”, Mr Bishop says. More >>

New Social Housing Investment Plan Released

Friday, 21 November 2025, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government

In Budget 2025, the Government created a new contestable Flexible Fund for social housing. From 1 July 2027, it will replace the current patchwork of programmes and funds. More >>

Speech: New Social Housing Investment Plan Released

Friday, 21 November 2025, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government

The plan a new approach, but one that I really believe will make a meaningful and lasting difference to helping those in need. More >>

Anti-Money Laundering Law Change Provides Immediate Relief For Businesses

Friday, 21 November 2025, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government

Under the clarified law, verifying a customer’s address will not be required for standard customer due diligence. That means opening a basic bank account or completing a simple transaction won’t involve pointless paperwork. More >>

38,000 Fewer Victims Of Serious Violent Crime As Gang Laws Mark One Year

Friday, 21 November 2025, 8:01 am | New Zealand Government

The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 147,000 victims of serious violent crime in the 12 months to August. More >>

Show You Care This World Children’s Day

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government

"Every child deserves to feel secure, to be nurtured, and to know they belong. Today, there are more than 2000 caregivers across New Zealand, including respite, emergency, transitional and family home caregivers.” More >>

Clean Vehicle Standard Bill Passes Third Reading

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government

“We’ve acted quickly to put these temporary measures in place to avoid the risk of an estimated $264 million in net charges being passed on to New Zealand households and businesses”, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>

Steering Our Great Rides Into The Future

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Government is committing $7.5 million over three years from the New Zealand Cycle Trail Fund to ensure our world-class trails continue to deliver economic, recreational, and environmental benefits to communities,” Louise Upston says. More >>

Making New Zealand A Better Place For Young Kiwis

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Children of families with complex needs were identified as priority groups for the first round of the Social Investment Fund in June, Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says. More >>

Modernising Building Research Funding

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Funding will be managed centrally, with input from the sector, to improve oversight of spending and ensure research funding aligns with sector needs and Government priorities, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. More >>

Toolkit Expanded To Address Wider Gender Pay Gaps

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government

The expanded toolkit was developed in partnership with business, reflecting the shared commitment across the private and public sectors to take action on gender pay gaps and create fairer workplaces for all. More >>

Red Tape Relief Improves Fraud And Scam Prevention

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government

Anti–money laundering rules have made it too hard for banks to share information about known fraud or scam activity – including ‘mule’ accounts and associated details, says Mrs McKee. More >>

Digital Trial To Boost Supermarket Competition

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard announced today that the Government has initiated consultation on a proposal to trial the use of digital labels for lower risk imported goods. More >>

Cell Phone Ban In Schools Raising Achievement

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government

ERO made several recommendations including increasing visibility of the benefits of removing digital distractions and what good practice in school compliance looks like. Advice and guidelines for schools will be updated to align with the findings. More >>