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New Chair And Three New Board Members For Transpower
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Transpower plays a critical role in the electricity sector as both New Zealand’s national grid owner and electricity system operator. Their market updates and infrastructure programme help ensure electricity is supplied across New Zealand, now and into the ... More >>
Delivering For Farmers As They Deliver For Economy
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“Dairy exports are a cornerstone of New Zealand’s economy, contributing $4,700 for every New Zealander. This season’s strong performance is set to add an additional $4.5 billion in farmgate revenue for 2024/25. This is good news for farmers, rural ... More >>
Budget 2025 Boosts Primary Care Funding
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
“Primary Care is critical to delivering better health outcomes for all New Zealanders but has not received the investment needed in recent years. That is now changing,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Post-Budget Speech To Auckland Business Chamber
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Chamber is the peak body for the Auckland business sector, where so many of our country’s businesses are based. More >>
Minister To Singapore For Defence And Digital Government Meetings
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
“Experience has taught me well that meeting face-to-face is the best way to deepen existing relationships, share perspectives and learn from one another,” Ms Collins says. More >>
Supporting More Tamariki Māori To Flourish
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
An additional $60m of ring-fenced funding for Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education property, which will deliver up to 50 new classrooms to support the network, providing access to immersion schooling for approximately an additional 1,100 ākonga. More >>
Timber Exports To Viet Nam Set To Grow
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
The arrangement will see New Zealand’s radiata pine recognised under Viet Nam’s evolving timber construction standards, opening more opportunities in this growing market. More >>
TEC Board Chair And Deputy Chair Appointments
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
“I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Dr Bollard and Mr Hapi to these roles. They will provide strong leadership drawing on their considerable skills and experience,” Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. More >>
Farmers And Growers To Reap Rewards
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 7:10 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Environment Penny Simmonds says the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has been and will continue to work on improving the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) system. More >>
Government To Deliver Redevelopment Of Nelson Hospital
Monday, 26 May 2025, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The new inpatient building at Nelson Hospital will include 128 beds, adding 41 more beds to the current capacity, along with an acute assessment unit, a transit lounge, a pharmacy, a blood bank, and dedicated areas for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation ... More >>
AI Training To Boost Public Sector Productivity
Monday, 26 May 2025, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
“Across the public sector, AI offers a real opportunity to improve decision-making and deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders,” says Ms Collins. More >>
Increased Transparency For Government Accounts
Monday, 26 May 2025, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
While Treasury should, and does, have a broad perspective, I would like the bright and talented minds at the Treasury to focus on economic and financial advice, rather than preparing reports on whether people have friends and whether their life has ... More >>
New Sanctions Drive Benefit Accountability
Monday, 26 May 2025, 7:03 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says the Money Management and Community Work Experience sanctions can apply to a first obligation failure while getting a main benefit, such as Jobseeker Support. More >>
KiwiSaver Changes To Bolster Next Generation
Sunday, 25 May 2025, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
“I want to encourage New Zealanders to find out how our KiwiSaver changes will boost their balance. People should visit the sorted.org.nz website to see what it means for them," Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Auckland’s Northern Gateway Toll Road To Go To 110 Km/h
Sunday, 25 May 2025, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
This road has been designed and constructed with safety features such as two lanes in each direction providing safe passing opportunities, physical median separation between opposing lanes, and a mostly straight, wide alignment. More >>
NZ And Australia: Navigating Turbulent Times Together
Friday, 23 May 2025, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand and Australia face an unpredictable, contested and disordered region and world. We are strongest when we meet these challenges together,” Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Building Consent Exemption For Granny Flats A Step Closer
Friday, 23 May 2025, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says removing consent requirements for granny flats will boost productivity in the building sector. More >>
Regulatory Standards Bill Passes First Reading
Friday, 23 May 2025, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
“In a high-cost economy, regulation isn’t neutral - it’s a tax on growth. This Government is committed to clearing the path of needless regulations by improving how laws are made,” says Regulation Minister David Seymour. More >>
Investment Boost Tax Incentive Takes Effect Immediately
Friday, 23 May 2025, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
This change will benefit farmers, tradies, hairdressers, manufacturers, and other businesses by helping them invest in productivity improving assets. It is all designed to help firms become more competitive and, therefore, able to lift workers’ wages. More >>
New Parole Board Chair Appointed
Friday, 23 May 2025, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Doogue began her legal career with Cairns Slane in 1983 and became a partner of the firm in 1986. She was appointed Chief District Court Judge in 2011 and served on the High Court Bench from 2019-2024. More >>
