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Government Congratulates Ahuwhenua Trophy Winners

Saturday, 7 June 2025, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government

“Sheep and beef farms are the backbone of the Māori primary sector, valued at over $12 billion, and these awards honour the landowners, rangatira and kaimahi who keep that success going,” says Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka. More >>

E-Bike Upgrades For New Zealand Cycle Trails

Friday, 6 June 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government

The first round of the Electrifying the Great Rides Fund approved $478,750 of co-funding to install 10 e-bike charging stations on two Great Rides. The second round will open on 1 August 2025 for one month. Applicants will be able to find more information ... More >>

Decisions On Christchurch Intensification Plan

Friday, 6 June 2025, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government

“In December 2024, the Council accepted the majority of the Independent Hearings Panel’s (IHP) recommendations on those parts of Plan Change 14 subject to Policies 3 and 4 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 (NPS-UD),” Minister ... More >>

Bringing ENT Care Closer To Home In Northland

Friday, 6 June 2025, 8:10 am | New Zealand Government

The service supports procedures such as endoscopy, vertigo manoeuvres, treatment for otitis media, adult grommet insertions, and removal of foreign bodies from the ear, nose, or throat. It also enables outpatient bookings for ENT surgeries including ... More >>

Government Continues To Respond To Royal Commission Into Abuse In Care

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government

The Royal Commission made 95 recommendations in its 2021 redress report, and 138 in its final report in 2024. Of these 233 recommendations overall, 207 are addressed to the Crown, of these, 85 have been either accepted, partially accepted or we have ... More >>

Space Scholarships For Seven University Students

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government

The students, Asif Rasha (Auckland University of Technology), Shivam Desai (University of Auckland), Felix Goddard, Jack Patterson (University of Canterbury), Mark Bishop, Sofie Claridge and Taran John (Victoria University of Wellington), received their ... More >>

Foreign Minister To Visit Europe, Indonesia

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government

In Nice, Minister Peters will attend the Pacific-FranceSummit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron; represent New Zealand at the third United Nations Ocean Conference; and hold a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts from around ... More >>

Gas Data Proves Government Correct To Act Now

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has committed, through Budget 2025, $200 million over four years for Crown co-investment in new domestic gas field developments, allowing the Government to take a commercial stake of up to 15 percent in new gas projects that feed the ... More >>

Refreshed Strategy Released To Tackle Gambling Harm

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

The updated strategy includes a targeted investment of over $81 million to improve access to support, strengthen prevention and early intervention and reduce the impact of gambling-related harm across New Zealand. More >>

Fifth Year In A Row Of Equal Gender Representation On Public Sector Boards

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Women Nicola Grigg is delighted to see that women’s representation in public sector governance remains strong, and that women also continue to be well-represented in Board chair positions – at 44.5 percent. More >>

New Zealand To Host Consultations On Bougainville At Burnham

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

The ‘Burnham Consultations’ will be held at Burnham Military Camp at the request of Sir Jerry Mateparae, as independent moderator. The discussions will be led by Sir Jerry and his United Nations team. More >>

Disability Taskforce Extended As Budget Funding Boosts System

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Disability Support Services Taskforce was established to lead the implementation of these recommendations. That important work is progressing well, and I am now looking to the Taskforce to lead more work to further strengthen the system. More >>

New Waikeria Prison Facility Opens

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

As the prison population continues to increase, this new facility will help ensure Corrections has the right level of capacity and resources to keep its staff, people in prison, and the public safe. More >>

Courts Making Strong Gains On Timeliness

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Delays in the justice system affect everyone, from victims and applicants to their families. The delays can erode confidence in the system. That’s why I’m pleased to say we’ve turned a corner, says Minister for Courts Nicole McKee. More >>

More Classrooms For Children With High Needs

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government

$30 million through Budget 2025 will expand specialist school property across New Zealand. Investment will fund the construction of 18 new satellite classrooms at host schools nationwide and 5 additional classrooms at two base specialist schools, ... More >>

Fish & Game Reforms To Modernise Organisation

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government

A stand-alone Fish & Game Act will be created, to better recognise the organisation’s contribution to helping New Zealanders hunt and fish, says Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager. More >>

Investment To Grow Number Of Forensic Beds

Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2025 has reprioritised almost $51 million over four years to help those with acute mental health and addiction needs to access appropriate specialist forensic services in a timely manner. The investment will also support additional step-down ... More >>