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Major Roof Upgrade Serves It Up For Tennis Stars
Friday, 3 October 2025, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
“I’m thrilled our recent support package for major events and tourism will help secure the future of this important sporting asset for Auckland and New Zealand,” Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Port Chalmers Rail Siding Unlocks Regional Growth
Friday, 3 October 2025, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The $13.5 mn siding at Port Chalmers in Dunedin is critical to Southern Link Logistics Park inland port being developed near Mosgiel. The rail siding, funded entirely by Port Otago, will enable more efficient freight movement between the two sites More >>
CER Trade Ministers To Discuss More Ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM)
Friday, 3 October 2025, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
“Australia is one of New Zealand’s most important economic partners, with two-way trade worth $29 billion underpinned by the CER Trade Agreement,” Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. More >>
Affordable Homes To Address Rotorua Housing Shortage
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is partnering with iwi organisation, Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands Inc, to deliver 80 affordable rentals at Manawa Gardens in Rotorua by mid-2027. More >>
Driving Growth: Taking Action For The Freight Sector
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Action Plan for Freight places a strong emphasis on maximising the economic value of freight, improving the use of freight data, delivering infrastructure and making improvements to regulatory settings. More >>
More Social Homes For Less With Loan Guarantee
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The scheme will help give community housing providers – with whom the Government is delivering more than 2000 new social homes – better access to debt financing at a lower cost and on more flexible terms from banks. More >>
New Leadership To Drive Performance At ACC
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Jan Dawson brings exactly the kind of leadership needed to drive the turnaround of ACC. She has a proven record of guiding large organisations through periods of change and restoring trust, accountability, and performance. More >>
More Help For Kiwi Families With Young Kids
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“The expansion of the scheme means more families are eligible for FamilyBoost, and the refunds are more generous,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Securing New Zealand’s Energy Future
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy powers every part of our economy, from households to high-value industries, and will increasingly determine our ability to compete in the global economy. More >>
Health Targets: Physiotherapist Boost Will Cut Orthopaedic Wait Times
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Ensuring all New Zealanders can access timely, quality healthcare is a priority for our Government, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Government Sets Consent Expectations To Councils
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has committed to working alongside councils to support the implementation of, and alignment with, the future system. More >>
Aged Care Funding And Service Improvements
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 7:59 am | New Zealand Government
The aged residential care (ARC) sector has received a 4 per cent funding uplift and will see a total increase of $96 million this year, and funding for home and community support services (HCSS) will increase by $44 million. More >>
New Data Shows Faster Access To Mental Health Support Delivered
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 7:51 am | New Zealand Government
Whanganui district went from 81.4% to nearly meeting the 95% target for 6 hour shorter mental health stays in emergency departments. Central region went from not meeting the specialist mental health support in 3 weeks target, to now achieving it. More >>
New Chatham Islands Ship Confirmed
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Government
This new service will support the Chatham’s economy, particularly fishing, farming, and tourism, and ensure essential supplies continue to reach the community for at least the next two decades. More >>
Certainty For Medical Device Procurement
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed a new two-agency approach for the procurement of medical devices in New Zealand. The new approach recognises that both Health New Zealand (HNZ) and Pharmac are best suited to managing and procuring certain devices. More >>
Health Targets: Reducing Wait Times And Putting Patients First
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Brown says the latest figures show encouraging progress in ensuring more patients receive their FSA and elective procedure within four months. More >>
Health Targets: Shorter Waits And Faster Care For South Islanders
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
“Healthcare performance in the South Island is turning a corner. Our focus remains on putting patients first and making sure more people get access to timely, quality healthcare," Mr Brown says. More >>
Health Targets: Faster Access To Care For Waikato And Surrounding Regions
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
“Healthcare performance in the Midland region is turning a corner. We are continuing to put patients first to ensure more patients can access timely, quality care close to home,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Health Targets: Faster Care For Central And Lower North Island
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
“Healthcare performance in the Central region is improving steadily. Our focus remains on putting patients first and making sure more people get access to timely, quality healthcare," Mr Brown says. More >>
Earthquake-Prone Building System Refocused
Monday, 29 September 2025, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is removing the New Building Standard (NBS) ratings currently used by engineers to determine whether a property is earthquake-prone. More >>
