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PM Luxon To Visit Papua New Guinea
Monday, 4 August 2025, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea are more than neighbours - we are partners in shaping the future of our home region, the Pacific, Mr Luxon says. More >>
Replacing NCEA To Transform Secondary Education
Monday, 4 August 2025, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
The new qualification will be underpinned by a new national curriculum for Years 9-13 that will clearly outline what students need to learn in each subject and when, providing more consistency. More >>
Boosting Trade Ties With Thailand And Indonesia
Sunday, 3 August 2025, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
In the year to March 2025, NewZealand exported more than NZ$1.6billion to Thailand and NZ$1.97billion to Indonesia. More >>
Speech To National Party Conference
Sunday, 3 August 2025, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
We knew turning that around would be the challenge of a lifetime. But in less than two years, we have already made massive progress, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. More >>
Unleashing Growth On Conservation Land
Saturday, 2 August 2025, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Tama Potaka says this will initially involve looking at four locations – Cathedral Cove / Te Whanganui-a-Hei, Tongariro Crossing, Milford Track, and Aoraki Mount Cook – where foreigners often make up 80 per cent of all visitors. More >>
Statement By Minister McClay Following US Tariff Announcement
Friday, 1 August 2025, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Investment Minister says, this decision appears to be based on a calculation of trade deficits, with countries running a surplus with the US moved to the higher rate. In NZ’s case, the surplus is modest, around US$500 mn, and is not overly ... More >>
Ōtaki To North Of Levin Construction Contracts Signed
Friday, 1 August 2025, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
“The two alliance teams will each deliver a section of the new highway and associated works, with Downer, McConnell Dowell, Beca and Tonkin+Taylor focused south of the Ohau River, and Fulton Hogan, HEB, WSP and Aurecon focused to the north." More >>
Patient-Focused New Zealand Health Plan Tabled
Friday, 1 August 2025, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
“The plan outlines how Health New Zealand will deliver on the Government’s health priorities over the period 2024–2027,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Positive Progress In Courts As Sentencing Adjournments Drop
Friday, 1 August 2025, 8:03 am | New Zealand Government
Mrs McKee credits the success to the collaborative efforts of the District Court Timeliness Programme, the Sentencing Ready team supported by priority rostering, and the Prosecutions Uplift Programme. More >>
Judge-Alone Trial Protocol Aims To Speed Up Justice
Friday, 1 August 2025, 7:59 am | New Zealand Government
First introduced in 2021 and piloted in select courts in 2022, the Judge-Alone Trial (JAT) protocol has been revised with input from judges, lawyers, and justice agencies. From today, it will be implemented across all District Courts. More >>
Reducing Red Tape For Adventure Activity And Amusement Ride Operators
Friday, 1 August 2025, 7:18 am | New Zealand Government
“We’re making it easier for recreation providers by making sure only those running genuinely high-risk adventure activities need to meet the stricter safety requirements,” says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden. More >>
NZ Reaffirms Strong Ties With Solomon Islands
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Manele’s visit this week reinforces the deep ties between our two nations stretching back over 150 years. We discussed the work we are doing together to grow Solomon Islands economy, and PM Manele’s plans for the Pacific Islands ... More >>
NZ Reopens For Petroleum Exploration
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The ill-fated exploration ban in 2018 has exacerbated shortages in our domestic gas supply by obliterating new investment in the exploration and development needed to meet our future gas needs. Reserves are also falling faster than anticipated. More >>
Ministers Welcome New FBI Office In Wellington
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministers met with FBI Director Kash Patel, who officially opened the new Wellington office at the US Embassy earlier today and installed a permanent Legat position. More >>
Victory For Vintage Vehicles
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
“Everyone loves spotting a beautifully kept vintage car out for a Sunday drive, and cruising around our beautiful country in a motorhome is a classic Kiwi dream,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Pharmac Makes Annual Tender Decisions
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
The annual tender helps us manage how much New Zealand spends on medicines by reducing the cost of those we already fund. This frees up money to fund new medicines, Mr Seymour says. More >>
Reform Of Import Health Systems Begins
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the current regulatory framework is over 30 years old and is struggling to adapt to today’s fast-moving global trade environment. More >>
ECE Reform Gives The Sector Rights And The Regulator Purpose
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Bill will increase clarity and certainty. It will ensure the sector and parents know their rights when being regulated, and that the regulator knows its purpose when making regulations, Mr Seymour says. More >>
Ambitious Course Set For NZ’s Geothermal Potential
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
The draft strategy aims to extend New Zealand’s position as a world leader in geothermal innovation and strengthen regional economies and the Māori economy. It will advance geothermal development & help unlock industrial growth, tourism and trade to support ... More >>
Boosting The Nurse Practitioner Workforce
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Nurse practitioners are highly trained clinicians who can assess, diagnose and treat complex conditions, prescribe medicines, and manage ongoing care. More >>
