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Strengthening Trafficking And Smuggling Laws
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“Since 2009, over 50 victims of trafficking have been identified, but only four prosecutions have been undertaken. Just two of these prosecutions have led to a conviction. This doesn't make sense, and our fear is this is just the tip of the iceberg. More >>
Next New Zealand Ambassador To The United States Of America Announced
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
“Mr Seed is one of New Zealand’s most senior and accomplished diplomats and is accordingly the right person for this vital role,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Urgent Economic Action To Protect Exports
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers need to be able to farm without worrying about costly, lengthy, and uncertain consenting processes hanging over their heads. New Zealand’s economic recovery relies on it, Mr McClay says. More >>
Regulatory Systems Amendment Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
One of my priorities for the Internal Affairs portfolio is to improve the efficiency of the Department, and this Bill makes a suite of minor changes to deliver that, says Brooke van Velden. More >>
Pacific Foreign Ministers To Meet In Suva
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
As a Pacific country, we remain dedicated to the Forum as the main platform for developing Pacific-owned and Pacific-led solutions to shared challenges, Mr Peters says. More >>
Speech To Medical Technology Association Of NZ - Innovation Matters: Fixing Blockers To Private Sector Gains In Health
Monday, 11 August 2025, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
David Seymour highlighted the need for innovation to improve health system productivity and manage costs, and outlined changes for Pharmac. More >>
NZ Considering Recognition Of State Of Palestine
Monday, 11 August 2025, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters took an oral item to Cabinet today about recognition of a state of Palestine, ahead of a formal consideration of the issue in September. More >>
Faster Heart Specialist Access In Northland
Monday, 11 August 2025, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Between November 2023 and March 2025, the cardiology FSA waitlist fell from 1,091 to 691. The number of patients waiting longer than four months dropped by 68 percent, from 367 to 116. More >>
Fewer Kiwis Waiting For Heart And Lung Surgery In Waikato
Monday, 11 August 2025, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Between November 2023 and March 2025, the number of people waiting for cardiothoracic treatment in Waikato has fallen from 90 to 27, a 70 per cent reduction. The number waiting longer than four months for surgery has dropped from 13 to 4. More >>
New Code Of Welfare For Farmed Deer
Monday, 11 August 2025, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
The work by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) to review the code involved close consultation with key players in the deer industry, and a number of changes were made as a result of their input. More >>
Two New Seasonal Work Visas To Grow Economy
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
We are making sure businesses can access the right people at the right time, while also protecting opportunities for Kiwis, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
PM Luxon concludes successful Aus-NZ meeting
Saturday, 9 August 2025, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The two leaders announced a new partnership between New Zealand and Australia’s national standards bodies. More harmonisation of standards will make trade even easier, bring down costs and support economic growth on both sides of the Tasman. More >>
Minister Launches Mental Health Campaign
Saturday, 9 August 2025, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The campaign was developed by VML in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation. It aligns with the Government’s Mental Health Targets, specifically by strengthening prevention and early intervention efforts. More >>
More Cancer Patients In Taupō Getting Treatment Closer To Home
Saturday, 9 August 2025, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The long-term plan is to expand chemotherapy services at Taupō Hospital to five days a week as demand continues to grow. More >>
Military-Style Academy Pilot Closes
Friday, 8 August 2025, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The pilot began in July 2024 at an existing Youth Justice residence, Te Au rere a te Tonga in Palmerston North. Throughout the pilot, participants were intensively supported, along with their whānau, by social workers, a mentor and other professionals. More >>
Strengthening Fire Safety In Buildings
Friday, 8 August 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
“The recent tragedy here and similar incidents overseas have made it clear we need to look closely at how safe our buildings are, especially larger residential accommodation. More >>
Empowering Young Kiwis’ Economic Potential
Friday, 8 August 2025, 7:49 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Enterprise is a powerful tool, supporting young people to discover their interests, build new skills, and work towards their future aspirations. It helps young people see themselves not just as job seekers, but as job creators and change-makers in ... More >>
NZ & Indonesia Sign Agreement To Boost Agricultural Cooperation
Friday, 8 August 2025, 7:09 am | New Zealand Government
The arrangement also commits both governments to establishing a dedicated Consultative Forum to coordinate future cooperation and set joint priorities. More >>
Dangers Of Excessive Spending Highlighted
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Treasury’s Long-term Insights Briefing released today explores the role of fiscal policy in economic shocks and crises including the way government finances were used during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. More >>
Faster Access To Neurosurgery For South Islanders
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Between November 2023 and March 2025, the number of people waiting for neurosurgery in the South Island has fallen by 22 per cent, from 98 to 76. The number waiting longer than four months for surgery has dropped by 45 per cent, from 31 to 17. More >>
