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Government To Cap Rates

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government

“Under this legislation, councils will be required to keep annual rates increases within an initial target range of 2%-4%, putting a brake on excessive increases and giving ratepayers greater certainty," says Local Government Minister Simon Watts. More >>

Goats And Deer In The Sights Of $9.7m IVL Funding

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government

The funding, from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), enables targeted wild goat and deer management in nationally significant conservation areas. More >>

New Petroleum Application Targets Pegasus Basin

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

Applications will be assessed in accordance with the Minerals Programme for Petroleum 2025 and the requirements of the Crown Minerals Act. More >>

Consultation Launched On Illustrative National Policy Direction

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government

“NPD is what translates the goals of the Planning and Natural Environment Bills into clear directives on national priorities and identifies how key system conflicts should be resolved,” RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>

Strong Candidates Appointed To Inaugural Firearms Licensing Review Committee

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government

“The new Arms Act is about restoring trust and confidence in firearms regulation for both licensed firearms owners and the wider public,” says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. More >>

Government Moves To Ban U16s From Social Media

Monday, 24 August 2026, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Erica Stanford says the Bill brings New Zealand into line with other countries around the world that are placing greater responsibility on technology companies to protect children online. More >>

Five Country Ministers Meet On Security Challenges

Monday, 24 August 2026, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Five Country Ministerial meeting brings together New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States to discuss shared national security challenges and how we can work together to address them,” Mr Mitchell says. More >>

Feedback Sought On Whangārei Harbour Scallops

Monday, 24 August 2026, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

“The new survey confirms some scallop beds in parts of the harbour have good numbers of scallops that could sustainably support limited recreational harvest, so now is a good time to get the community’s views on next steps,” says Mr Shane Jones. More >>

Minister To Represent NZ At APEC Food Security Meeting

Monday, 24 August 2026, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government

“New Zealand’s presence at the FSMM will reinforce our support for open, rules-based trade and resilient food systems to support access to safe and nutritious food,” says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. More >>

No New Taxes Under National

Sunday, 23 August 2026, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Nicola Willis says National can continue to invest in the frontline public services that New Zealanders rely on every day without introducing new taxes on Kiwis. More >>

Fast-Track Application Lodged For Dry Dock

Saturday, 22 August 2026, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government

It is intended the facility will be capable of servicing New Zealand’s largest current and planned vessels, including naval ships and major commercial vessels such as inter-island ferries. More >>

New Zealand Institute For Advanced Technology Launches In Auckland

Friday, 21 August 2026, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

NZIAT is New Zealand's fourth Public Research Organisation, set up to accelerate the development and commercialisation of advanced technologies such as AI, quantum technologies and advanced materials. More >>

Government To Retain Clean Vehicle Standard

Friday, 21 August 2026, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

“At that time, the Government made critical short-term changes to ease pressure on importers and keep cars affordable for New Zealand families and businesses. We also committed to complete a full first-principles review of the Standard." More >>

NZ And Thailand Launch Strategic Partnership

Friday, 21 August 2026, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government

“Prime Minister Anutin’s visit to New Zealand has set a clear direction for our relationship built over 70 years of friendship, trust and close connections between our people,” Mr Luxon says. More >>

Tobacco Sales Continue To Fall

Friday, 21 August 2026, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Casey Costello Associate Minister of Health Newly published data shows a continued decline in the sale of cigarettes and tobacco, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today. "The figures are encouraging and are consistent with the long-term ... More >>

Auckland Children’s Dental Surgery Waitlist Falls By Two-Thirds

Friday, 21 August 2026, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government

“A range of initiatives have helped significantly reduce the waitlist, including providing additional support for families, more weekday and Saturday theatre capacity, and closer collaboration between hospital and community oral health teams." More >>

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