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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 >>

Restoring Democracy To Auckland’s Transport

Friday, 5 September 2025, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government

“Late last year we committed to this significant change to transport governance and delivery arrangements in Auckland. It will deliver better outcomes for Aucklanders and help to restore confidence in Auckland Transport,” Mr Bishop says. More >>

Expanding Support For Rough Sleepers

Friday, 5 September 2025, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

“Homelessness has been a problem in New Zealand for decades. It is rooted in our broken housing system, and becomes more severe during challenging economic times,” Mr Bishop says. More >>

Defence Minister Visits Ukraine And Poland

Thursday, 4 September 2025, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Following engagements in Poland, Ms Collins will travel to the UK, to undertake defence and security-focused meetings. More >>

Binding Arbitration Sought To Resolve Senior Doctors’ Dispute

Thursday, 4 September 2025, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government

This action follows the collective agreement expiring 12 months ago, with mediation, facilitated bargaining, and an Employment Relations Authority recommendation failing to resolve the dispute. More >>

Speech To Property Council

Thursday, 4 September 2025, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government

To get inflation under control and cool our overheated economy, the Reserve Bank lifted the Official Cash Rate, and the Government has put in place strong fiscal management. More >>

Endeavour Fund Research To Shape NZ’s Future

Thursday, 4 September 2025, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government

“The Endeavour Fund backs bold ideas with the potential to strengthen our economy, drive innovation, and deliver benefits for New Zealanders” Dr Reti says. More >>

Strengthening Deportation & Immigration Compliance

Thursday, 4 September 2025, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government

The Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill will strengthen the tools available to respond to serious immigration breaches. The changes will clarify and tighten the rules around deportation liability. More >>

Local Water Done Well Plans To Reduce Costs

Thursday, 4 September 2025, 7:45 am | New Zealand Government

Of the councils that have submitted plans, approximately two thirds will form multi and single council-controlled organisations to deliver water services, while the remainder will provide services via in-house business units. More >>

New Investment For Eating Disorder Services

Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government

Support for eating disorders is best provided using a full continuum of care for eating disorders across prevention, primary health care, early intervention and community services, along with specialist and inpatient services for people with the highest ... More >>

Big Win For Food Exporters As Red Tape Slashed

Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

From 25 September 2025, food exporters will no longer need to apply for special exemptions from New Zealand rules if their products meet the requirements of the importing country. More >>

Disability Supports – 8am Stakeholder Call

Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government

In response to some of the issues raised by the review, DSS ran nationwide community consultation on options for improving the way the needs of disabled people are assessed, how supports are allocated, and accessing flexible funding and how it can be used. More >>

Improved Support For Disabled New Zealanders

Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

The changes announced today will only apply to disability support services and funding allocated by Needs Assessment Service Coordination organisations (NASCs). The changes do not include supports and funding allocated by Enabling Good Lives (EGL) sites. More >>