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Pharmac Proposal To Strengthen New Zealand’s Vaccine Response
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
“It’s important to the patient community that their voice is heard. That’s why Pharmac consult the community on funding proposals before a final decision is made," says the Associate Minister of Health, David Seymour. More >>
Roadside Drug Testing Rolls Out Nationwide
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“Since the roadside drug testing programme started late last year, Police have used the operational knowledge, data and feedback from that first phase to train staff across the country,” says the Minister of Police, Mr Mitchell. More >>
Nelson Hospital Parking Expansion Drives Forward
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
“We know parking at Nelson Hospital has been under pressure for some time, and improving access is an important part of delivering better healthcare infrastructure for the region,” says the Health Minister Simeon Brown. More >>
Defence Supports Efforts To Train Ukrainian Military
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The defence of Ukraine, its interests, and its values has significant security implications far beyond Europe, including in our Indo-Pacific region. More >>
Speech To Apōpō Congress 2026: Better Data To Reduce Roadworks Disruption
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Our great challenge as a country is how we lift our long run growth rate and productivity – which are main determinants of prosperity. More >>
Auckland Hornet Eradication Enters New Phase
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government
“We’ll need a couple of years of surveillance with no detections before we can declare eradication. Please stay alert and report any sightings – especially in Auckland”, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. More >>
Marking Pink Ribbon Day As Extended Breast Screening Reaches More Women
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 7:07 am | New Zealand Government
“Breast cancer remains the most common cancer affecting New Zealand women, and behind every statistic is a mother, a sister, a friend, or a colleague,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Trade Minister To Visit China For APEC Meeting
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr McClay will take the opportunity to discuss critical fuel supply chains with key trading partners. More >>
Regulatory Changes To Help Kiwis During Fuel Uncertainty
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand’s fuel supply is stable. We’re focussed on keeping it that way. There are few things as important to Kiwis as ensuring New Zealand’s fuel supply remains strong,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Speech: FirstEver Picture Of New Zealand’s Regulatory Landscape Revealed
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Therefore, I encourage public sector leaders to work with the Ministry for Regulation to identify regulatory overlap, and work with overlapping agencies to begin the process of reforming and consolidating it. More >>
First Ever Picture Of New Zealand’s Regulatory Landscape Revealed
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
“In New Zealand there are over 260 regulators. This includes 95 in central government, 79 in local government, and 57 statutory bodies, committees, or tribunals,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Rapid-Build Ward Taking Shape At Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Hawke’s Bay ward is one of five modular inpatient wards being delivered nationwide under the Government’s fast-tracked hospital wards programme, which will provide 140 additional beds across New Zealand. More >>
Kelvin Davis Appointed To Māori Education Ministerial Advisory Group
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Māori Education MAG will report directly to the Minister of Education over a two-year term. More >>
New Chair For Fire And Emergency New Zealand Board
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Jaduram succeeds Rebecca Keoghan MNZM, who has served as Chair since July 2021, following her earlier role as Deputy Chair from June 2019. More >>
Pre-Budget Speech To Business North Harbour
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
A driving goal for our Government is to deliver better public services for New Zealanders, not by just blithely spending more, but by driving better results from the spending we already do. More >>
Public Service To Be Overhauled
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders expect public services that are responsive, effective and easy to use, but too often people and businesses are still navigating fragmented systems, duplication and outdated processes. More >>
Dairy Industry Restructuring Act Statutory Review Begins
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
“The review will examine whether the DIRA’s current competition provisions that regulate Fonterra remain necessary, fit-for-purpose, and achieve net benefits for our dairy sector,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Modern Imaging Technology For Southland Hospital
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is a significant step forward in the quality of diagnostic imaging available locally, meaning Southlanders can access more advanced care close to home,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Southland Farmers To Benefit Under Improved Farm Plan System
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 8:13 am | New Zealand Government
The regulation currently requires farmers to prepare and submit a farm plan by 27 May 2026, before improvements to the national freshwater farm plan system are finalised. More >>
Proposed Amendments To Education System Reform Bill To Be Considered
Monday, 18 May 2026, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Government
“My changes will reinforce the Teaching Council’s role as a strong, accountable professional body, with child safety at its core,” Minister of Education, Erica Stanford says. More >>
