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National Volunteer Week Celebrates Millions Of Volunteers
Monday, 16 June 2025, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
More than the economic value, volunteering is vital to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Volunteers are everywhere—supporting aged care, disability services, community programmes, the arts, sports, emergency response, and caring for our environment. More >>
Help Prevent Elder Abuse
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 9:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Establishing legal protections is an important tool to strengthen the financial position of older New Zealanders and therefore preventing what we know as Elder Abuse, says Seniors Minister Casey Costello. More >>
Welcoming More Visitors From China
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
“Our immigration settings play an important role in brightening our country’s economic future. More than 240,000 Chinese visitor visas were granted in 2024, and we want those numbers to grow,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
Affordable Homes To Address Rotorua Housing Shortage
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The new homes will complement RLC’s new Rotorua Housing Plan to enable iwi and hapu housing aspirations, increase housing choice and support diverse housing needs. The plan was developed with extensive local engagement. More >>
Putting Patients First: Government To Refocus Health System On Outcomes
Saturday, 14 June 2025, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
This Government is focused on delivery – getting the basics right, fixing what the previous Government broke, and ensuring New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Foreign Minister Visit Strengthens Ties With Indonesia
Friday, 13 June 2025, 9:01 pm | New Zealand Government
We are pleased to have made tangible, concrete progress today across the Indonesia relationship, which will deliver benefits for the New Zealand and Indonesian people, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
New Modular Units Will Expand Bed Capacity During Hospital Upgrades
Friday, 13 June 2025, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Each unit will provide between 28 and 32 beds, delivering a rapid uplift of at least 112 inpatient beds across the country. With a design life of up to 50 years, these relocatable units can be moved between sites depending on clinical need and demand, ... More >>
Police Commissioner’s Directive On Training Standards Welcomed
Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The review highlights an over-use of discretion being applied to admit people that do not meet a variety of standards to the Police College. There is no doubt in my mind that the priorities set by the previous government around recruiting contributed ... More >>
Supercharging Residential Solar Power Generation
Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Rooftop solar will play a crucial role in supporting energy security and reducing emissions. But our networks need to be able to better support the growing flow of electricity from consumers, while also dealing with growing demand for more electric ... More >>
Skilled Trades On Fast Tracked To Residence
Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
From 18 August 2025, ten new trades occupations will be added to the Green List’s Work to Residence pathway. This requires a migrant to have worked in a relevant occupation in New Zealand for an Accredited Employer for two years before applying for residence. More >>
Successful Childhood Immunisation Programme Delivering Results
Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Immunising our Tamariki programme focuses on reaching children and families who are yet to receive their immunisation through traditional pathways such as GP practices, particularly in communities with historically low immunisation rates. More >>
High Court Associate Judge Appointed
Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Liz Gellert as an Associate Judge of the High Court. Her appointment is effective from 21 July and she will sit in Auckland. More >>
Stronger Forestry Ties With India Driving Export Growth
Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The inbound visit, supported by industry partners, will showcase New Zealand’s world-class forestry systems and sustainable management practices. While the outbound mission will continue to open doors for deeper commercial and government partnerships. More >>
$33 Million Into More Classrooms For Central North Island Schools
Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Construction on these projects will begin over the next 12 months, which means schools, families, and communities can start experiencing the benefits as soon as possible,” Education Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
Judicial Conduct Panel To Inquire Into Judge’s Conduct
Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Following an inquiry, the Panel will provide me with a report, including its opinion as to whether consideration of Judge Aitken’s removal is justified, says Paul Goldsmith, Acting Attorney-General. More >>
Prime Minister To Visit China And Europe
Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The visit will focus on growing trade, which was worth over $38 billion last year, as well as also look to strengthen education and tourism links and to maximise opportunities for New Zealand businesses. More >>
Government Backs Voluntary Nature Credits
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The development of a nature credit market is important to investors and New Zealand’s reputation. More >>
Backing New Zealand’s Native Forest Champions
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
With 59 entries this year, the awards show what’s possible when innovation meets local knowledge — from farmers and lifestyle block owners to iwi and forestry companies. More >>
Operation Gallant Phoenix Deployment Extended
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
“This operation is essential to our commitment to a safe and secure New Zealand,” Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
New And Improved Radiology Services For Auckland City Hospital
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The expansion, expected to be operational by early 2027, will significantly boost capacity for emergency stroke interventions and complex neuroradiology procedures – including specialist treatments for children from across the country. More >>
