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Business Gives Clear Backing To RSB
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The academics who have been so loud about this Bill are so far removed from reality partly because many of Parliament’s damaging laws don’t frustrate their ability to make a living. More >>
Government AI Strategy To Boost Productivity
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
“We’re taking a light-touch approach, and the Strategy sets out a commitment to create an enabling regulatory environment that gives businesses confidence to invest in the technology." More >>
Local Water Done Well Delivers First Water Services Entity
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
“Selwyn District has demonstrated it has a financially sustainable plan for the delivery of water services that meet health, quality, and environmental standards, along with community expectations." More >>
NZ Crew To Fight Canadian Wildfires
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
At the request of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s specialist team will support the firefighting effort by managing Canadian fire crews and overseeing safety and logistics. More >>
Unlocking Economic Growth On Conservation Land
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The conservation estate covers a third of our country. It’s not just a sanctuary, it’s a shared space where tourism, science, infrastructure, and community projects intersect with nature. More >>
Foreign Minister To Travel To Malaysia
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
While in Malaysia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters will attend the annual ASEAN-New Zealand Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and ASEAN Regional Forum. More >>
Simplifying Requirements Around Family Trusts
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Under the new reforms, a real estate agent can apply simplified customer due diligence if the sale is clearly low risk. More >>
New Governance For Health New Zealand
Monday, 7 July 2025, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The re-established Health New Zealand Board will take over from the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners appointed last year to stabilise the organisation and set a clear direction. More >>
Cutting Red Tape So Young Kiwis Can Start Saving
Monday, 7 July 2025, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is cutting red tape that can make it harder for parents to do the easy thing and open a bank account for their children, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. More >>
Households To Get Extra FamilyBoost Help
Monday, 7 July 2025, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
FamilyBoost is paid out every three months. The changes will apply for fees paid from 1 July, with claims available to be made from 1 October, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Government Congratulates Young Farmer Of The Year 2025
Sunday, 6 July 2025, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The awards ceremony was testament not only to the achievements of those competing, but to the strength and future of New Zealand’s rural sector. The industry is in safe hands judging by the talent on display, says David Seymour, Acting Prime Minister. More >>
New CT Unit Will Boost Diagnostic Services In Palmerston North
Saturday, 5 July 2025, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The new modular facility will house two state-of-the-art CT scanners – one replacing an ageing machine, and a second to expand the hospital’s capacity by around 3,000 additional scans per year. More >>
New Space Squadron For NZDF
Friday, 4 July 2025, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
No. 62 Squadron was reactivated at a formal ceremony at RNZAF Base Auckland today. Originally active during World War II, the squadron supported Allied operations through the innovative use of radar technology. More >>
Infrastructure Minister To Visit United States
Friday, 4 July 2025, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Chris Bishop will travel to New York and Texas tomorrow for a range of meetings across housing, planning, urban development and transport, including a keynote speech at the Urban Design Forum’s Global Exchange Programme. More >>
$22 Million To Enhance Wildlife Visitor Experiences
Friday, 4 July 2025, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Potaka visited the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust facility near Christchurch today, where he announced $22 million from the International Visitor Levy will go to restoring unique wildlife in national parks, islands and other popular visitor ... More >>
Engagement Group To Be Formed As New Dunedin Hospital Project Enters Next Phase
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Dunedin Hospital will be the largest health investment ever made in the South Island. We’re getting on with the job – and the Mayor and I want to make sure the people of Dunedin and the wider region are kept informed every step of the way, ... More >>
Construction On New Dunedin Hospital Resumes
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Government
We’re delivering a hospital that’s not only future-proofed for changing models of care and technology but also built to grow with the population. The design allows for flexibility, scalability, and high-quality care delivery for decades to come. More >>
Strengthening Trespass Laws For Businesses
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Our plan to restore law and order is working, but there’s still more work to be done. Trespass laws are an area we know will make a world of difference to the community, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Cost Of Living Remains Priority In Q3
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
While it’s still tough out there for too many Kiwis, our Government’s focus on unlocking economic growth is starting to show some promise with key indicators up across the board. Exports are rising, wages are increasing faster than inflation, ... More >>
Commonsense Changes To Insulation Rules
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
This Government is committed to making commonsense changes and cutting construction red tape to make building easier and more affordable – putting more roofs over Kiwi heads, while ensuring those homes stay safe and dry for our families. More >>
