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Tax Bill To Grow The Economy And Ease Cost Of Living

Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

The bill also makes it easier for overseas visitors working remotely, sometimes known as digital nomads, to stay longer in New Zealand before being taxed, encouraging them to spend more in our economy while they’re here. More >>

Government Introduces Stronger Protections For Dogs

Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

“Prolonged tethering causes significant distress to dogs, affecting their health by limiting their freedom to move and perform normal behaviours,” Mr Hoggard says. More >>

Infrastructure Pipeline Continues To Grow

Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Pipeline now contains over 9,200 projects that are underway or being planned, helping New Zealand’s infrastructure construction sector plan ahead for major upcoming projects and hire and retain key staff in the right locations." More >>

Social Investment Fund Open To Change Lives

Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

Data and evidence – which underpins the social investment approach – shows children who fall into those groups are most likely to experience poor outcomes and require costly government support throughout their lives. More >>

Whangārei Hospital Parking Expansion Shifts Into Gear

Monday, 25 August 2025, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Government

We know carparking is a real issue for the community, and this is another step forward in ensuring people can get the care they need when they need it, Acting Health Minister Matt Doocey says. More >>

Infrastructure Minister To Visit Australia

Monday, 25 August 2025, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Attracting investment, particularly into our infrastructure sector, is a priority for growing our economy and creating jobs for New Zealanders, as is improving the way we deliver and maintain large infrastructure projects across the country, Chris ... More >>

Reserve Bank Capital Review Welcomed

Monday, 25 August 2025, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government

Last year I issued a new Financial Policy Remit to the Reserve Bank outlining the Government’s expectation that in promoting financial stability, the Reserve Bank should ensure prudential regulation does not impede competition, says Minister of ... More >>

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 >>