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Strengthened Oversight Of Oranga Tamariki System

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Government

The changes will take effect from 1 August 2025, making it clear to children, young people and their families that the Monitor is independent and separate from government, and that the Children’s Commissioner will advocate effectively for all children ... More >>

Strengthened Oversight Of Oranga Tamariki System

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 7:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Invest New Zealand Legislation Passes

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Invest New Zealand will have a clear commercial focus—working directly with global investors to unlock opportunities that create jobs, boost innovation, and lift our long-term productivity, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. More >>

Going For Growth Around The City Rail Link

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government

The Resource Management (Consenting and Other Matters) Amendment Bill currently requires Auckland to allow for greater density around the key stations of Maungawhau (Mount Eden), Kingsland, and Morningside. More >>

Legislation Passed To Secure The NZ Racing Industry Future

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government

The Bill introduces regulation-making powers for harm minimisation and provides a regulatory backstop to ensure that consumer obligations are met. This provides flexibility to adapt to any future changes in the racing and sports betting environment. More >>

Speech At 2025 Looking Ahead Infrastructure Symposium: Building Common Ground

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government

As Minister for Infrastructure, I hear regularly that – “what New Zealand needs is a long-term infrastructure plan that transcends political cycles”. I agree – a plan will give the private sector more certainty so that they can invest in people ... More >>

Minister Welcomes Launch Of Draft National Infrastructure Plan

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is determined to improve New Zealand’s infrastructure system and to work alongside the industry and other political parties to establish a broad consensus about what needs to change. More >>

Minister Welcomes Launch Of Draft National Infrastructure Plan

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government

Fixing Double Dips For Boarder And Rent Payments

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government

Passed this morning, the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill introduces mandatory reviews of some specified benefits. These reviews will require MSD to check in and confirm a client’s eligibility and rate of benefit at least once a year. More >>

Farm-To-Forest Ban Passes First Reading

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

“This Bill is about protecting our most valuable land that grows food for export and sustains rural communities,” Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. More >>

Strengthening Integrity Of Immigration System

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 8:51 pm | New Zealand Government

The Bill introduces appropriate safeguards in the system for vulnerable people and implements legislative recommendations from two independent King’s Counsel (KC) reviews of the immigration system. It also offers pragmatic updates to keep the Act ... More >>

New Zealand’s Ties With Netherlands Reaffirmed

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 8:29 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Netherlands is crucial to New Zealand’s economic growth. Our exports have grown by 24 percent since last year,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>

Overseas Investment Bill Passes First Reading

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Government

International investment is critical to ensuring economic growth. It provides access to capital and technology that grows New Zealand businesses, enhances productivity, and supports high paying jobs. More >>

Ministerial Statement On The Middle East

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders are scattered across every part of the world – and so of course our minds turn in the current crisis to our people in harm’s way. Ensuring their safety is an absolute priority of this Government. More >>

Lifesaving Funding Boosts For Kiwis’ Outdoor Safety

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed an additional $76.7 million for New Zealand Search and Rescue over three years. $542,000 will go towards the New Zealand Aviation Federation to deliver updated Instrument Flight Procedures at ... More >>

Changes For Prescribing ADHD Medications

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government

This is a great step forward for timely access to support and for system efficiency. A number of our GPs and nurse practitioners are already working closely with psychiatrists to treat ADHD, so they already have the skills to manage this work,” Mr Doocey ... More >>

Prime Minister Strengthens NZ’s Ties With Europe

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s goods exports to the high-value EU market have already grown by more than $1 billion, a 25 percent increase since last year. But we know there is still scope to significantly increase this further with our premium New Zealand products, ... More >>