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Boosting Maths Progress Nationwide With Proven Pathway

Thursday, 23 April 2026, 7:49 am | New Zealand Government

In total, almost 3,500 students participated in the Government’s Year 7 and 8 maths acceleration trial. Last year’s trial helped Year 7 and 8 students a year or more behind in maths to get support across four fundamental learning areas. More >>

New Initiative For Children To Explore Anzac History

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Anzac Stories has been created by Archives New Zealand and the National Library from their national collections. More >>

Upgraded Whangārei Hospital Helipad To Speed Up Emergency Care

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government

The new helipad replaces the ageing 12.8 metre deck with a purpose-built 18.3 x 18.3 metre structure, engineered to support modern rescue helicopters weighing up to 6.8 tonnes and to meet today’s aviation and safety requirements. More >>

Speech To New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Symposium

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government

It was a massive effort, and from what I can tell it has been received well across government, the sector, and the public – which reflects your expertise, high-quality insights, and trust you have built since your establishment in 2019. More >>

Independent Oversight Of Infrastructure Investment

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government

“We’re improving the information Ministers receive and making sure there is proper scrutiny of major projects to support Ministers in making good investment decisions on behalf of New Zealanders,” Ms Willis says. More >>

One Year On: AIP Visa Closes In On $4B Committed To NZ

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

Investments into private credit are now at almost $900 million, with over $480 million already deployed and a further $376 million committed to businesses looking to innovate and grow, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced today. More >>

ED Peer Supporters For Three Extra Hospitals

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government

Eight hospitals already have peer support workers. As part of the $61.6 million funding boost to deliver a better crisis response three more EDs are receiving these workers. More >>

Seventh Fast-Track Housing Development Approved

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government

The Ashbourne project is the 19th project approved through the Fast-track process and the seventh housing project. More >>

Immediate Fuel Relief For School Communities

Monday, 20 April 2026, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is investing $37 million to accelerate work to replace diesel boilers at up to 70 schools nationwide, removing dependence on diesel and protecting schools from future fuel price shocks. More >>

Board Appointed To Protect Property Rights

Monday, 20 April 2026, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

The Board will review the quality of Consistency Accountability Statements (CAS), which show whether a Bill is consistent with the principles of good regulation. It ensures the public know who is putting costs onto them, how & why, so they can judge. More >>

Legal Verification Of India FTA Complete And Date For Signing Agreed

Monday, 20 April 2026, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Once FADTC has completed its examination, enabling legislation will be introduced and will follow the usual legislative process. This approach is consistent with that taken for the TPP, CPTPP, and agreements with the UK, EU, and UAE. More >>

Fast-Tracked Hydro To Boost West Coast Resilience

Friday, 17 April 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government

“Westpower estimates the scheme will generate enough renewable electricity to power around 12,000 homes each year and prevent up to 129,000 tonnes of CO emissions annually. This is about the same as taking roughly 69,000 cars off the road annually.” More >>

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