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Government To Streamline Regulations For Events

Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

These proposed changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 build on last week’s announcement, which included flexibility around televised national events. More >>

Investment Support For Southland Space Sector

Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 8:12 am | New Zealand Government

Space Operations New Zealand operates out of two hubs – the Ground Station at Greenhills, and Warkworth Space Centre north of Auckland. The company provides satellite launch mission support capability and ground station services for spacecraft in low-earth ... More >>

NZNO Union Strike To Disrupt More Than 13,000 Surgeries And Appointments

Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 7:28 am | New Zealand Government

Health New Zealand remains ready to negotiate in good faith. The current offer would see a new graduate nurse on $75,773 receive a total pay increase of $8,337 by the end of June 2026, including step progression. More >>

Change Announced For Overseas Investors

Monday, 1 September 2025, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has decided that people with an Active Investor Plus residency visa will be allowed to buy or build one home. More >>

Watercare Investment To Upgrade Infrastructure And Create Jobs

Monday, 1 September 2025, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government

Watercare will invest $500 million into upgrading Auckland’s ageing water infrastructure over the next 18 months as part of its renewals work programme. More >>

Government Backing Vital Regional Connectivity

Monday, 1 September 2025, 8:12 am | New Zealand Government

Reliable air services are critical for the economic and social wellbeing of regional New Zealand. They enable access to healthcare, education, business, and whānau, particularly in areas where other transport options are limited, Mr Jones says. More >>

More Beat Officers, And Fewer Victims

Sunday, 31 August 2025, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Since receiving funding through Budget 2024, Police have deployed 63 beat officers across our major cities, and into Dunedin, Rotorua and New Plymouth districts. That number will soon grow to 70 with the launch of Henderson’s beat team of seven in ... More >>

Departing Reserve Bank Chair Thanked

Friday, 29 August 2025, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Quigley departs with a new funding agreement in place, a major review of capital settings out for consultation and the recruitment of a new Governor well-advanced, says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. More >>

Have Your Say On The Telco Sector Review

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government

“Telecommunication services are as essential as power and water to Kiwis. Changing the way the sector is regulated will affect almost every Kiwi, so they should get a say,” Mr Seymour says. More >>

Agreement Signed On Poultry Biosecurity

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government

“This new operational agreement between the Government and the Egg Producers Federation (EPF) and Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (PIANZ) is a significant milestone in the country’s preparation for exotic diseases." More >>

Legislation To Support NZ’s Defence And Security

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government

The new bill broadens this authorisation to include instances where national security and readiness to deliver core defence functions are at risk. This could include work such as providing security at military bases, weapons and munitions servicing, and ... More >>

Government Reforms To Improve Alcohol Regulation

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Government is making targeted reforms to alcohol legislation to remove unnecessary red tape while continuing to uphold protections that minimise alcohol-related harm." More >>

Demolition By Neglect Stops Here

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government

Discussions are underway to transfer ownership of the historic Mataura Railway Station from KiwiRail to the Trust, with this funding increase enabling its restoration with the support of local volunteers and donors, Mr Peters says. More >>

Express Lane For New Supermarkets

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government

The responses revealed widespread frustration with restrictive zoning, slow consenting, and cumbersome regulations that make it extremely difficult for new competitors to gain a foothold in the New Zealand grocery sector. More >>

Speech To National Regulators’ Community Of Practice: Business As Usual?

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government

I’m proud to say our Government is doing serious, first-principles reform of resource management. New underlying legislation will be in place before the 2026 election. I think there will be a fourth generation and Kiwis will see a return to housing affordability over the medium term. More >>