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More Work Revealed To Keep Kiwis’ Money Safe

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government

"Scammers are relentless. They hit people through fake websites, dodgy texts, phone calls and social media ads, all to trick them into handing over their hard-earned money. The harm is financial, but it's also deeply personal," Mr Brewer says. More >>

Building The Future Generation Of Young Farmers

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is investing $98,000 to support the 100 Champions Rural Wellbeing Programme, delivered by New Zealand Young Farmers in partnership with Farmstrong. More >>

Government Backs Wild Deer Control Pilots

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Andrew Hoggard Minister for Biosecurity Hon James Meager Minister for Hunting and Fishing 10 June 2026 The Government is funding three pilot projects to help reduce the impacts of wild deer on privately-owned production land, says Biosecurity Minister ... More >>

Investment To Deliver Faster Access To Support

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government

“Budget 2026 will deliver faster access to maternal mental health support, more frontline psychology roles, and a better crisis response by opening up more beds,” Mr Doocey says. More >>

Pharmac Listens To Feedback, And Will Fund Ambulance Medicines

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government

Pharmac is working closely with Health NZ, ACC and ambulance providers to make sure the transition is seamless. More >>

Securing Affordable Energy: LNG To Keep The Lights On And Protect Jobs

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government

Since the Government announced the LNG facility in February, wholesale electricity prices for 2028 and 2029 have fallen by around $20/MWh, delivering savings of up to $800 million a year that will flow through to Kiwi households and businesses. More >>

Securing Affordable Energy: Power Companies Made Responsible For Winter Back-Up

Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government

Kiwis have been paying the price for an energy system run on the edge through higher bills and greater risk of shortages. This Government is fixing that by making the electricity sector take real, permanent responsibility for keeping the lights on. More >>

Ensuring Safer Drinking Water In Schools

Monday, 8 June 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Any disruption to a school’s drinking water supply is not only onerous on the school but may also present a potential health and safety risk to its students. More >>

Government Welcomes New Diesel Storage

Monday, 8 June 2026, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government

Channel Infrastructure NZ has worked at pace to recommission the tanks in time to receive the diesel reserve purchased by the Government. More >>

Solomon Islands PM To Visit New Zealand

Sunday, 7 June 2026, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has a longstanding partnership with Solomon Islands covering education, economic development, fisheries and policing. More >>

Successful NZ-Australia PMs’ Meeting Concludes

Saturday, 6 June 2026, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government

“As Queensland gears up to host Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, it was good to talk to the Premier and the Organising Committee about opportunities for New Zealand businesses,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>

Paramedics To Be Able To Prescribe Medicines

Saturday, 6 June 2026, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government

“We are focused on building the future of our healthcare system, and enabling paramedics to prescribe medicines is an important part of that," Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>

Budget 26: $62.5 Million For More Classrooms In South Island Schools

Friday, 5 June 2026, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Today’s announcement brings the total investment in growth in the South Island through the last three Budgets to around $300 million. More >>

Ashburton Community Birthing Unit Upgrade Underway

Friday, 5 June 2026, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government

“This investment will help ensure local mothers and babies continue to receive quality care in a modern, fit-for-purpose facility close to home.” More >>

Parenting Support Strengthened With Budget Investment

Friday, 5 June 2026, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

“Parenting can be full of challenges and it’s even harder when families go through hard times or have a child with additional needs,” Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says. More >>

$10m To Accelerate Predator Free In Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau

Friday, 5 June 2026, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

“Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau has already shown what can be achieved when Iwi, councils, communities, conservation groups, philanthropists, scientists, and volunteers work together. We are backing that success and helping take it to the next level." More >>

Seasonal Closure To Support Orange Roughy

Thursday, 4 June 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Mr Shane Jones says spawning area protections, and the catch limit reductions, are a response to stock assessments showing the ESCR orange roughy fishery is under pressure and requires careful management to rebuild. More >>