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Smarter Plan For Auckland's Motorways
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland's motorway network carries around 1.5 million trips every day and is critical to keeping people and freight moving, Mr Bishop says. More >>
New Mental Health Facility Opens In Rotorua
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Mental Health Wellbeing and Recovery Unit, Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue, will welcome its first patients from 25 August. More >>
Landcorp Delivers Record Result
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Improved profitability, lower debt, stronger productivity, and increased returns to shareholders are all positive indicators that the business has made significant positive change. More >>
Agricultural Productivity To Soar With Drone Reform
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 7:04 am | New Zealand Government
This reform will reduce costs, improve efficiency and unlock regional growth. It is yet another common-sense change from the Government’s ambitious programme to fix the basics and modernise New Zealand’s civil aviation rules. More >>
Providing Certainty For The Marine Sector
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
While the change affects who can regulate fishing activities, the requirements under the Fisheries Act to manage fishery resources sustainably remains. More >>
Decisions On Freshwater Farm Plans Released
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Regulations will now be drafted that deliver on the ACT-National Coalition commitment to improve farm plans, so they are more cost effective and pragmatic for farmers. More >>
A More Practical Planning System For Food And Fibre Production
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Bishop says the changes include simplifying the Natural Environment Bill’s environmental limits framework by removing resource cap provisions and simplifying action plan provisions. More >>
Achieving Competitive Urban Land Markets In New System
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
To ensure councils fulfil this obligation, Cabinet has agreed to establish a new Urban Land Market Officer. More >>
Pharmac Culture Continues To Improve, And Get More Transparent
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
“Pharmac has gone from focussing solely on managing their fixed budget, to an agency that seeks collaboration for better outcomes, and advocates for further funding." More >>
More Juice Into Blackcurrant Exports
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $300,000 through the Primary Sector Growth Fund alongside $450,000 in industry funding from the New Zealand Blackcurrant Co-operative in the three-year 'Blackcurrant Value Extraction Project’. More >>
More Than 820 Homes Through Flexible Fund
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
“Overall, since we came into Government, more than 8,400 social housing places have been delivered nationally, and the social housing waitlist has reduced from 25,483 to 19,003. However, it’s clear there is more to do." More >>
DOC Awards $9.2 Million To Boost Community-Led Conservation
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
“The projects selected this year cover a range of New Zealand’s threatened ecosystems and species, from internationally recognised wetlands and geothermal areas to Northland horopito and Whitaker’s skink," says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. More >>
Network Efficiency Needed For More Affordable Power, Govt Says
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 7:29 am | New Zealand Government
“Supporting a reliable and affordable electricity system is one of this Government’s top priorities, which is why we’re asking for feedback on potential reforms to the regulatory framework that underpins this important sector," says Hon Simeon Brown. More >>
Walls Go Up – Classrooms Calm Down
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 7:23 am | New Zealand Government
“Every child deserves a classroom where they can focus, take part and succeed, and every teacher deserves a space that lets them do what they do best – teach,” says Education Minister Erica Stanford. More >>
Government Clarifies Climate Change Tort Law
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 7:04 am | New Zealand Government
“Courts are not the right place to resolve claims of harm from climate change, & tort law is not well-suited to respond to a problem like climate change which involves complex environmental, economic & social factors," says Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Ending The Decade-Long Wait For An Endometriosis Diagnosis
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Surgery will remain available for those who need it, but it will no longer be the only route to a diagnosis. Instead, women will be able to access non-invasive first-line treatment in primary care. More >>
Te Here-ā-Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Restoring the land to the rightful owners is a significant conclusion for both parties to a more than 180 year wrong. More >>
Court Fines Clampdown Shifts Into Overdrive
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
184 of the vehicles have already been sold at auction, with another 32 soon to go under the hammer. The rest were either issued a warning, or no action was taken due to their situation. More >>
Fiordland Mountain Officially Named Mount Kirk
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The mountain is located on the western side of Percy Saddle, south of the West Arm of Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National Park and is now officially known as Mount Kirk. More >>
State Of Origin 2027 Date Confirmed As Major Events Momentum Continues
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says it’s a massive milestone, with the match expected to deliver an estimated $17.4 million economic boost and attract more than 10,000 Australian visitors. More >>
