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Reserve Bank Board Appointments Announced
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Former Acting Governor Grant Spencer has been appointed to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced. More >>
Increased Accountability For Jobseeker Support
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Reapplying for their benefit more often makes sure people receiving Jobseeker Support engage with MSD more regularly, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Comprehensive Medical Device List In Effect
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
“Almost everyone diagnosed or treated at a public hospital relies on medical devices for their care. These can range from bandages and cotton swabs to pacemakers, hip replacements, hospital beds, and robotic surgery machines,” Associate Health Minister ... More >>
Foundations Set For Ferry Infrastructure
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Ferry Holdings has reached agreement with CentrePort, Port Marlborough and KiwiRail on core infrastructure scope, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Empowering AI Use To Improve Access To Medicines
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Health believes that technology absorption greatly increases productivity and see Al playing a role in a more efficient Pharmac and Medsafe. More >>
Kiwis’ Hard-Earned Money Safer
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
From today, deposits at banks, building societies, credit unions and finance companies are insured up to $100,000 per person, per institution. More >>
Kiwis Can Now Access 24/7 Primary Healthcare From Anywhere In New Zealand
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 7:59 am | New Zealand Government
The service connects patients to clinicians through trusted providers using secure digital technology. Doctors and nurse practitioners can assess symptoms, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and provide referrals – all from wherever the ... More >>
Tackling Obesity Could Save Country Billions
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 7:52 am | New Zealand Government
Medsafe made the decision to approve Wegovy in April. Stock has now arrived and is ready to be sold to Kiwis who are prescribed the medicine for weight loss. More >>
Bill To Regulate Online Casino Gambling Introduced
Monday, 30 June 2025, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Online Casino Gambling Bill will introduce a regulatory system for online gambling in New Zealand, which will prioritise harm minimisation, consumer protection, and tax collection,” says Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden. More >>
Support For Flood Affected Farmers And Growers
Monday, 30 June 2025, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s classification unlocks further support for farmers and growers, including tax relief. It also enables MSD to consider Rural Assistance Payments and activating Enhanced Taskforce Green. More >>
New Criminal Offences For Coward Punches
Monday, 30 June 2025, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
A ‘coward punch’ gets its name for obvious reasons. These attacks affect everyday Kiwis and are often committed by cowardly attackers, who strike when the victim is distracted. More >>
Whānau Ora Focused On Serving Greatest Need
Monday, 30 June 2025, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Four new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies - Rangitāmiro, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, Te Tauraki (a subsidiary of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu), and the Cause Collective (operating as The Tātou Collective) - will begin commissioning services from providers starting ... More >>
Pūhoi To Warkworth Motorway Going To 110km/h
Monday, 30 June 2025, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
“Kiwis have had their say and NZTA has completed all required technical assessments, with the motorway being assessed as safe to increase the speed limit to 110km/h. More >>
Backing First Responders And Prison Officers
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Government
“This builds on our sentencing reforms which came into affect today, and is another way we will denounce violence in New Zealand,” Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Backing First Responders And Prison Officers
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 6:46 pm | New Zealand Government
“This builds on our sentencing reforms which came into affect today, and is another way we will denounce violence in New Zealand,” Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Government Restores Real Consequences For Crime
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 5:58 am | New Zealand Government
This Government promised to restore real consequences for crime. That’s exactly what we’re delivering. It’s part of our plan to restore law and order, which we know is working, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
New Digital Platform To Help Women Detect Breast Cancer Earlier
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The new system, which began rolling out in February, is now live nationwide. It introduces a more proactive approach to screening, with women now automatically identified when they become eligible and invited to book a mammogram – shifting from an opt-in ... More >>
New Caledonian Delegates To Learn About NZ Economy
Friday, 27 June 2025, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The programme includes a meeting with Māori policymakers and engagement with a range of iwi on areas such as youth, tourism, services and private sector partnerships. More >>
New Diplomatic Appointments Announced
Friday, 27 June 2025, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced three new diplomatic appointments. More >>
Government Data Centre Officially Opened
Friday, 27 June 2025, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) will operate the $326 million facility located at Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Auckland (Whenuapai). More >>
