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Delivering On Our Promise To Disestablish Te Pūkenga
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 8:02 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is an important milestone in rebuilding a vocational education and training system that’s locally and industry-led, regionally responsive, and future focused,” Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. More >>
Minister To US For Defence, Security Meetings
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
While in Washington Ms Collins will meet with a number of counterparts, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem. More >>
Bringing Breast Screening Close To Home In Kāpiti
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
“This new site means women in Kāpiti can access the healthcare they need close to home. Early detection saves lives, and easy, reliable access to screening is a vital part of that,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Work Begins On Major Rolleston Transport Upgrade
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
“The Rolleston Access Improvements project is one of the government’s Roads of Regional Significance projects and construction is now underway. Fulton Hogan has been selected by NZTA to do the physical works for the first stage of this project." More >>
Nationwide Breast Screening Age Extension Underway
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
“Expanding free breast screening to include women aged 70 and 74 is the first step in a four-year rollout. Each October for the next three years, eligibility will extend to include women aged 71, 72, and 73." More >>
More Contact Prepares Job Seekers For Work
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministry for Social Development is very firmly focused on putting job seekers first, and matching them with prospective employers. More >>
KiwiRail Directors Appointed, Departing Directors Thanked
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet approved the appointment of chartered accountants Murray Harrington and Alastair Bell as new KiwiRail directors, each bringing strong public sector financial acumen, experience in infrastructure and network management. More >>
Focus On Basics Improving Student Achievement
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Eighty per cent of teachers have already changed how they are teaching English and Maths and all schools are now using explicit teaching techniques. More >>
Regulation Ministry Caters To $15.7 Billion Industry
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
The review is expected to take six months and will report back to responsible Minister’s with recommendations. More >>
Levelling Playing Field For Broadcast Advertising
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
“We need to level the playing field by ensuring local media companies are not disadvantaged by restricted advertising times which don’t apply to digital streaming platforms." More >>
New Zealand Secures Major Shipbuilder For New Ferries
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
“Ferry Holdings and GSI are still in negotiations, and details will not be disclosed until these negotiations are completed along with the port agreements with CentrePort Limited and Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited." More >>
Three New Charter Schools Will Give Students New Options In Term 1 2026
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“Every child deserves an education that gives them the opportunity to learn and grow in ways which are more specific to their needs. All of the schools announced today demonstrate the innovation enabled by the charter school model,” Mr Seymour ... More >>
Plan To Ease Home Lending Restrictions Welcomed
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Relaxing the restrictions on the amounts banks can lend will make it easier for Kiwis to get a foot on the property ladder, Nicola Willis says. More >>
Solicitor-General Stepping Down After 10 Years
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Public Service Commission will now manage the appointment process for a new Solicitor-General. More >>
Transformational New Entrant Reading
Monday, 13 October 2025, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori students performing at or above what’s expected have increased from 25 per cent to 43 per cent in just two terms. Tamariki needing additional support fell from 62 to 47 per cent over the same short period. More >>
New Zealand Welcomes Growth In International Visitors
Monday, 13 October 2025, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
“International tourism, as New Zealand’s second highest export earner, is a key part of our economic recovery,” Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Major Boost To Diagnostic Scanners Nationwide
Monday, 13 October 2025, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The upgrade is in addition to the three CT and three MRI scanners already committed through hospital redevelopment projects, bringing the total to 38 scanners. More >>
Modernising Courts To Fix What Matters For Victims And Justice
Monday, 13 October 2025, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
The new framework will carry over the entitlement, introduced by the Government last year, enabling victims and support people to remotely observe criminal trials and sentencing. More >>
New State-Of-The-Art CT Scanner For Kenepuru Hospital
Monday, 13 October 2025, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Kenepuru Hospital scanner is the second PCCT scanner to be installed in New Zealand, following the first at Christchurch Hospital in September. More >>
Going, Going, Gone: Cars Auctioned Over Unpaid Court Fines
Sunday, 12 October 2025, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Overall, $225,399 has been recovered, and due to its success the trial will now be expanding. So far there have been 10 number plate scanners in operation throughout streets nationwide, and at some breath testing stations alongside police. More >>
