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International Visitor Spending On The Up

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

International Visitor Survey results show for the year ending March 2025, international tourism contributed $12.2 billion to New Zealand’s economy, up 9.2 per cent compared to the previous year. More >>

Building Consent System Productivity On The Rise

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government

Latest data shows 92.7 percent of building consent applications and 96.8 percent of code compliance certificates were processed within the statutory timeframe in the first quarter of 2025. More >>

WorkSafe Makes Significant Shift To Rebalance Its Activities, Launches Road Cone Hotline

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 6:42 am | New Zealand Government

The tipline will be complemented by a joint engagement programme by WorkSafe with NZTA and key industry stakeholders, educating those involved with temporary traffic management to adopt a risk-based approach. More >>

Top Sportspeople Recognised With Honours

Monday, 2 June 2025, 6:02 am | New Zealand Government

“My congratulations to all our sportspeople honoured this year. Your contributions continue to shape New Zealand’s sporting legacy and inspire us all,” says Sport and Recreation Minister, Mark Mitchell. More >>

King’s Birthday Honours Recognise Significant Contributions Of Māori

Monday, 2 June 2025, 5:59 am | New Zealand Government

“The impressive mahi of Māori recipients this year are too numerous to mention. They have been honoured for achievements across many fields – it is my privilege to recognise all of them today and to highlight just some examples,” Māori Development ... More >>

King’s Birthday Honours Recognises Contributions To Health

Monday, 2 June 2025, 5:56 am | New Zealand Government

“I thank all of the people receiving honours today for their contributions to research, clinical expertise, and innovation, along with their relentless focus on improving the health of New Zealanders,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>

King’s Birthday Honours Recognise Services To Education

Monday, 2 June 2025, 5:53 am | New Zealand Government

“New Zealand’s education system is world-leading. Dr Hood, Professor Spoonley and the other honourees have played an important part in achieving this. I thank them all for their incredible contribution and service to New Zealand,” Education ... More >>

Outstanding New Zealanders Honoured

Monday, 2 June 2025, 5:50 am | New Zealand Government

I am inordinately proud that twice every year, we can easily find dozens of outstanding citizens to honour this way, and I would like to thank all of the New Zealanders on this list for their service and achievements, says Prime Minister Christopher ... More >>

Focus On Unruly Tenants Brushes Up Behaviour

Sunday, 1 June 2025, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is taking an approach that ultimately benefits everyone involved, by reducing negative behaviour through formal warnings and following through with real consequences in the rare circumstances that behaviour doesn’t improve. More >>

NZ And India Cement Progress As Four-Country Tour Ends

Saturday, 31 May 2025, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Winston Peters noted that, over the past 18 months, New Zealand and India had made concrete steps towards closer engagement across a wide range of domains, including defence and security, trade and economic cooperation, ... More >>

Extra Hydro Generation Secured To Support Energy Security

Friday, 30 May 2025, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government

The agreement reached today allows for more flexible drawdown rates once the lakes reach lower operating levels, enabling Meridian to continue generating when lake levels are low. More >>

New Christchurch Health Accommodation Will Provide For Those In Need

Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government

The 54 apartments across two buildings will add to the existing 26 apartments available at Rānui House. The new facilities offered include one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as studio rooms, to meet different patients’ and families’ needs. More >>

Final Recipient Announced As Round Two Of Innovation Fund Opens

Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Once fully operational, Tend’s new service is expected to deliver more than 15,000 sessions to more than 5,000 people, which is another significant step towards the Government’s commitment to strengthen people’s access to mental health and addiction ... More >>

McClay To Champion NZ’s Trade Interests At OECD And In Brussels

Friday, 30 May 2025, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay will travel to Europe to advance New Zealand’s trade interests. McClay will attend meetings in Switzerland, Paris, and Brussels with various trade ministers and commissioners. More >>

ACC Minister Accepts Board Chair’s Resignation

Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Scott Simpson accepted the resignation of ACC Board Chair Dr. Tracey Batten. Current Deputy Chair David Hunt will be the Interim Chair, with the resignation effective June 11, 2025. More >>

Supercharging Science To Inspire Next Generation

Friday, 30 May 2025, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government

Budget 2025 is investing $39.9 million over four years into developing and delivering science kits for schools nationwide. More >>

110km/h Speed Limit Consultation Begins For SH1 Transmission Gully And Raumati Straights

Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government

This is all part of the Coalition Government’s agenda to deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the economy, reduce travel times and increase the productivity of our transport network. We’re committed to providing state highways that help people ... More >>