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Households Getting More Help With ECE Costs

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

“Households can claim larger rebates on the early childhood education fees they pay, and more households are eligible." More >>

Aussies Lead The Way In Tourism Growth

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government

This exciting increase reflects our Government’s efforts to attract more international visitors and get New Zealand’s tourism industry humming again, says Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston. More >>

New IP Rules To Boost Research Commercialisation

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government

“New rules for managing intellectual property will ensure our brightest minds are incentivised and supported to turn ideas into impact,” says Dr Reti. More >>

Government Accepts Banking Recommendations

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Nicola Willis says the select committee’s findings echo many of the findings of the Commerce Commission’s report on personal banking services last year. More >>

Modernising Road Funding

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the Bill makes important changes across both the road user charges and tolling frameworks, ensuring New Zealand is ready for the next generation of road building. More >>

First Sod Turned On Hawke’s Bay Expressway

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government

Along with the Waikare Gorge realignment project, the Expressway is part of more than a billion dollars’ worth of road infrastructure being delivered across the Hawke’s Bay region in the coming years. More >>

Daily Term 3 Attendance Data Shows Where Improvements Needed

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government

Attending school is the first step towards achieving positive educational outcomes. Positive educational outcomes lead to better health, higher incomes, better job stability and greater participation within communities. More >>

More People To Get Faster Access To Support

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing our youth. Every young New Zealander deserves access to support when and where they need it. By expanding the help available, we can ensure that no one is left waiting on a waitlist. More >>

Easier And Cheaper Prescriptions For Kiwis

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Health New Zealand is working with the primary care and community pharmacy sectors to support implementation. More >>

First Cancer Medicine Available In Private Hospitals

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government

“Today’s decisions show the culture we are building at Pharmac. Pharmac listened to what patients want. They funded medicines to make patients’ lives easier, and reduce strain on the health system,” Mr Seymour says. More >>

Medical Conference Red Tape Cut, And NZ Is Open For Business

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government

Medical conferences are a great way to expand the collective knowledge and skill of the health workforce through the transfer of ideas and technologies. More >>

Costco Announcement Great News For Shoppers

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Nicola Willis Minister of Economic Growth News that US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second New Zealand store in South Auckland is great news for Kiwi shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. “Today’s announcement ... More >>

Medicines Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government

This change will increase access to medicines for Kiwis by introducing a streamlined verification pathway for medicines. People will access new treatments more quickly. More >>

New Secretary Of Education Appointed

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Ms MacGregor-Reid has been acting in the role since October 2024 and has played a crucial role in driving the Government’s agenda to ensure New Zealand has a world-leading education system. More >>

National Day Of Reflection For Survivors Of Abuse & Neglect In Care

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 7:48 am | New Zealand Government

There has been significant work done to prevent, identify, and respond to abuse in care since last year. The Government remains committed to continuing this work with care to ensure the wrongs of the past are not repeated. More >>

Attendance Management Plans Required By Law

Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2025 included $140 million of additional funding package to improve attendance over the next four years. More >>

Ensuring Students Get A World-Leading Education

Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Dr Reti says the legislation will make a positive difference to New Zealand universities by shining a light on the value of freedom of expression and academic freedom. More >>

Damning IPCA Report Prompts Oversight Move

Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he expects Police to uphold the highest levels of integrity, transparency and accountability. More >>

Traffic Congestion-Busting Bill Passes Third Reading

Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government

The legislation passed today allows local authorities to partner with New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) on targeted time-of-use schemes that ease gridlock, improve freight flow, and support economic growth. More >>

Enhancing Defence’s Cyber Security

Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government

"Defence will be engaging with three New Zealand companies to support this programme of work – furthering our commitment to grow the New Zealand economy and partner with Kiwi industry to deliver capability faster." More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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