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New Zealand Forestry And Wood Sector Shines On Successful India Trade Mission
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
Wood and wood products are already New Zealand’s largest goods export to India, worth NZ$134 million in the year to June 2025 and growing. More >>
Space Achievers Awarded PM’s Space Prizes
Monday, 17 November 2025, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Government
As winners of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Space Prizes, Stefan Powell will receive $100,000 and Sophie Ineson will receive $50,000 which is intended to support tertiary education. More >>
Consultation Begins On Action Plan To Support Carers
Monday, 17 November 2025, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking feedback on a draft action plan to recognise the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis providing care for someone who needs help with everyday living due to age, a disability, illness, injury or a health condition. More >>
Easing The Cost Of New And Used Imported Vehicles
Monday, 17 November 2025, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The amendment to the Clean Vehicle Standard will be made via an amendment paper to the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Amendment Bill (No 2) which has just been reported back from Select Committee. More >>
New Scam Protections For Consumers To Kick Off Fraud Awareness Week
Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
This new legal protection, known as a safe harbour, is for online service providers that take reasonable, good faith steps to disrupt suspected scams. More >>
Nurse Practitioners To Deliver Faster Access To Medicines
Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Medicines Amendment Bill, which passed last week, modernises New Zealand’s medicines legislation to make it easier for qualified health professionals to prescribe and supply medicines safely and efficiently. More >>
Feedback Sought On Longer-Term Protection Measures For The Northern Hoiho Population
Monday, 17 November 2025, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Consultation on the proposals starts today, and people can make a submission until 5pm on 12 December 2025. More >>
Trade Minister Cautiously Welcomes US Tariff Relief On Key Exports
Sunday, 16 November 2025, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government
I will continue to make the case that NZ’s trading relationship with the US is balanced and that the additional reciprocal tariffs on other NZ exports should also be removed, says Minister for Trade and Investment; and Agriculture, Todd McClay. More >>
Crackdown On Underhand Business Practice
Sunday, 16 November 2025, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Nicola Willis says the increased penalties will bring New Zealand more into line with comparable jurisdictions overseas. More >>
New Wellington Stroke Pathway Speeds Up Recovery
Saturday, 15 November 2025, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Simeon Brown says the pilot delivered clear and significant benefits for patients within months, demonstrating the effectiveness of the new model. More >>
WorkSafe Funding Aligned For Greater Transparency
Friday, 14 November 2025, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
“Moving WorkSafe’s funding into a multi-category appropriation allows for greater visibility of spending and performance meaning WorkSafe will be more accountable for its activities and results, says Ms van Velden. More >>
Green Light For Dunedin Tunnels Trail
Friday, 14 November 2025, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“By investing in the Dunedin Tunnels Trail, we will attract more visitors to the Otago region, helping to unlock the region’s full tourism potential,” Louise Upston says. More >>
Climate Change Minister Heads To COP30
Friday, 14 November 2025, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand needs all countries to take meaningful climate action, in line with rules we all agree to. This is critical for our economy and the Pacific region,” Mr Watts says. More >>
Sod Turned On Whangārei Hospital Car Park Extension
Friday, 14 November 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Construction of Car Park 14 will deliver 583 new spaces, supporting and enabling progress on the wider hospital redevelopment, including the new acute services building and child health centre. More >>
Uncorking The Classic NZ Wine Trail
Friday, 14 November 2025, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
WellingtonNZ and its regional partners are championing the Classic NZ Wine Trail, weaving together some of our country’s most celebrated wine regions. More >>
Great South Tourism Boost Showcases Southern Way
Friday, 14 November 2025, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
The $393,000 campaign, led by Great South with regional partners, will encourage Australian travellers, especially from the Gold Coast, to explore the Southern Way with a focus on itineraries, regional events, and Southern hospitality. More >>
RotoruaNZ Turns Up The Heat With Two Major International Tourism Campaigns
Friday, 14 November 2025, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
RotoruaNZ leads the way in showcasing the region’s geothermal wonders, rich Māori culture, and renowned hospitality. More >>
More Visitors For Rotorua, Wellington And Great South Tourism Projects
Friday, 14 November 2025, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Three Regional Tourism Organisations will launch four campaigns to inspire travellers from Australia and East Asia to explore, stay, and dine in their regions from January 2026. More >>
Historic Moment For Kiwis’ Rights
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A strong watchdog – the Regulatory Standards Board – will see to it that the costs are made clear, Regulation Minister David Seymour says. More >>
New Declaration Strengthens Bond With Niue
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“Niue is part of the Realm of New Zealand and one of our closest partners in the Pacific,” Mr Luxon says. More >>
