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Japan, NZ Working On Defence Logistics Agreement
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The agreement will set out how logistical support, including the provision of supplies and services, will be managed when the New Zealand Defence Force and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan operate together. More >>
New Zealand Launches Anti-Scam Alliance
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
“Up until this point New Zealand’s anti-scam efforts have developed in an ad-hoc way and suffered from a lack of coordination." More >>
Encouraging Signs For Mental Health Workforce
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
“Over the past two years, there has been substantial progress in building up the mental health and addiction workforce. We have more mental health nurses, psychologists, support workers and addiction counsellors working on the ground, and overall vacancy ... More >>
Great Walks Popularity Supporting Tourism Growth
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Booking system upgrades - including a new online lobby - successfully processed a peak of nearly 12,000 people waiting to book the Milford when it opened on 28 May in an hour. More >>
Bridging A Gap On West Coast Cycle Trail
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
The West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail is one of our Great Rides and attracts both international and domestic visitors alike, showcasing the stunning scenery of the West Coast, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Red Tape Relief Making A Difference For Businesses
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced Cabinet’s approval to draft a new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Omnibus) Amendment Bill to overhaul the existing system. More >>
Targeting Criminals, Not Kiwi Businesses
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The new approach will deliver more clarity and consistency for businesses while maintaining a strong focus on preventing criminal misuse of the financial system. More >>
OCR Steady As She Goes
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced it would keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 3.25 per cent while continuing to foreshadow further reductions in the OCR. More >>
Cutting Red Tape To Improve Medicines Access
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Doctors and nurses will also be able to keep Mirena and Jaydess IUDs in their clinic and will be able to place them in the same appointment. Pharmac will fund these on a PSO to enable this, Mr Seymour says. More >>
Task Force Green Tackles Tasman & Marlborough
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Enhanced Task Force Green funding builds on the Government’s commitment to support those impacted by this event, Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says. More >>
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 >>
