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Funding Boost For Aged Residential Care Sector
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 7:04 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Mr Simeon Brown says a key focus of the package is helping older people move more quickly into the care setting that best meets their needs. More >>
Environmental Reporting Act Legislation Introduced
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The changes involve amending the Environmental Reporting Act 2015, to improve data quality, make information more accessible, relevant and timely. More >>
Government Responds To Infrastructure Plan
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Commission’s National Infrastructure Plan, released in February, sets out a 30-year view of how New Zealand can improve the way it plans, funds, maintains and delivers infrastructure. More >>
Longstanding Defence Deployments Extended
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Up to 14 personnel will contribute to New Zealand’s long-standing commitments to Middle East maritime security efforts, for a further two years until 30 June 2028. More >>
New Acute Care And Cancer Treatment Services For Dargaville
Monday, 15 June 2026, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The acute care clinic forms part of the Government's national Urgent Care and After-Hours Framework, which aims to ensure 98 per cent of New Zealanders can access in-person urgent care within a one-hour drive. More >>
New Zealand Welcomes Progress Towards Iran Peace Deal
Monday, 15 June 2026, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
This pivotal, constructive deal is a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region that is critical to global economic security, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
International Visitor Numbers Continue To Climb
Friday, 12 June 2026, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The continued growth in the sector – New Zealand’s second-largest export earner – shows the Government’s work to back tourism is working, Louise Upston says. More >>
The Point Mission Bay Retirement Village Fast-Tracked
Friday, 12 June 2026, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Limited, in partnership with Generus Living Group, lodged a substantive application in November 2025 to construct and operate an integrated retirement village and associated infrastructure in Mission Bay, Auckland. More >>
Government Backs AI Support For Small Business
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and every one of them has untapped potential to grow. That's why I'm delighted to allocate and announce this funding today, Mr Brewer says. More >>
Nearly 1400 Classrooms Fully Funded In Two And A Half Years
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Erica Stanford Minister of Education 11 June 2026 Education Minister Erica Stanford announced a $160 million investment to deliver new classrooms that will support growing communities across Auckland and the upper North Island. “This latest investment ... More >>
New Zealand Signs Defence Arrangement With Timor-Leste
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The updated Defence Cooperation Arrangement was signed by Minister Penk and Timor-Leste Defense Minister Rear Admiral Donaciano do Rosario da Costa Gomes, at a virtual meeting this month. More >>
New Doctors To Train In The Regions That Need Them Most
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine will provide an additional 120 graduate-entry medical students each year. More >>
Charter Schools Helping Students Achieve Their Potential
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Charter schools are unlocking young New Zealanders’ potential. Students who were not attending are at school, and those who were behind are ahead. More >>
Food And Fibre Exports Set To Hit Record $64.3 Billion
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 7:13 am | New Zealand Government
“The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report highlights a resilient, high-performing food and fibre sector driving strong demand and prices for New Zealand’s world-class products,” Forestry & Trade Minister Todd McClay ... More >>
Boosting Support For School Choirs
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The funding has been found from within the Ministry of Education’s baseline. More >>
Land Use Flexibility: Greater Options For Whenua Māori
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through productivity, and enabling that is part of this Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and building the future,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Land Use Flexibility: Empowering Forestry And Wood Through Tech
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
“Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through productivity, and new production methods and technologies are key to driving that step-change." More >>
Land Use Flexibility: Empowering Horticulture
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through productivity, and enabling that is part of this Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and building the future,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Land Use Flexibility: Improving The Environment While Producing More
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through productivity, and enabling that is part of this Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and building the future,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Optimising Land Use To Power Rural Productivity
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“The food and fibre sector is the engine room of New Zealand’s economy, delivering more than 80 per cent of our exports,” Mr Luxon says. More >>
