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New Zealand Hits Digital Economy Milestone
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
The NZBN is a simple idea with a big impact. It gives each business a unique identifier that makes it easier to work with government, other businesses and suppliers – saving time, cutting duplication and reducing admin. More >>
New Zealand Food And Fibre Exports On Track To Break New Records
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 7:27 am | New Zealand Government
“The numbers speak for themselves, but the Government remains laser-focused on doubling the value of exports in 10 years, driving higher farm & forest gate returns, and backing the long-term capability, resilience, and health of rural New Zealand,” ... More >>
Elective Boost Delivers Over 9,500 Additional Procedures So Far
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 7:22 am | New Zealand Government
“This is what putting patients first looks like. We are focused on increasing delivery of elective treatments – across both public and private hospitals – to reduce wait times for Kiwis needing procedures like hip replacements or cataract surgery,” ... More >>
Foreign Minister Strengthens Relationship With Italy
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 7:02 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Peters and Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met in Rome overnight and confirmed the strength of the bilateral relationship that New Zealand and Italy share. More >>
Wool Carpets For State Houses A Win-Win
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 6:58 am | New Zealand Government
State housing agency Kāinga Ora announced today that from next month, a new supplier agreement will deliver woollen carpets for the fit-out of new state homes. More >>
Partnership Approach To FMD Signed And Sealed
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the agreement reflects years of work and a shared commitment to protecting New Zealand’s vital livestock sector. More >>
Public Consultation Begins On Legal Aid Review
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
I encourage everyone to make a submission and ensure their voice is heard. This feedback will help frame the advice on options for the future of the scheme, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Solar On Farms: Unlocking Farm Cost Savings
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Solar on Farms is a practical support package that helps farmers determine if solar and battery systems are right for them by working with them to navigate the details of installing and leveraging this technology for their businesses. More >>
New Zealand Grass-Fed Certification To Take On Global Competitors
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The voluntary scheme, developed in partnership between the Primary Sector and the MPI, sets a clear definition for grass-fed products. Producers who meet the standard can be assessed and display the trusted Grass-Fed certification on their products ... More >>
Innovative Pasture Project To Drive Farmgate Returns
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
“This is a smart investment that will deliver real outcomes for farmers — increasing pasture performance, extending productive lifespan, cutting re-grassing costs, and improving profitability across the board,” Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said. More >>
Radiology Backlog Cleared At Taranaki Base Hospital
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Taranaki Base Hospital will continue to use private capacity where needed – an approach that is consistent with the Government’s broader strategy to reduce waitlists across the health system. More >>
Saying Yes To More Housing
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s announcements are a result of Auckland Council and the Government working together to deliver a plan for more housing that works for Auckland. More >>
Primary Sector-Government Partnership To Boost Rural Health And Resilience
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
The establishment of this fund is a result of advocacy by Federated Farmers Chair, Wayne Langford, who has been a long-time champion of rural wellbeing and mental health. More >>
Applications Open For $30 Million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund was established through the Government Policy Statement on land transport. Funding will be allocated through a contestable process, with the criteria’s scope confirmed today. More >>
Foreign Minister Focuses On Pacific Resilience During Visit To France
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 6:57 am | New Zealand Government
As a maritime state with one of the world’s largest and most biodiverse marine areas, New Zealand strongly supports a rules-based international system that secures the conservation and sustainable use of our oceans. More >>
NZ Places Travel Bans On Extremist Israeli Politicians
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 6:47 am | New Zealand Government
The bans will prevent Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from travelling to New Zealand. More >>
Tourism Growth Roadmap Speech To Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Events like MEETINGS are so important for bringing incredible opportunities to our regions, building valuable connections with our offshore markets and strengthening our business events sector. More >>
More Funding To Grow International Tourism
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“Recent tourism funding has been about boosting visitor numbers. As those higher numbers become established, the Roadmap will shift over time to focus more on supporting communities to look after them well,” Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston ... More >>
Major Changes To Proposed Anti-Stalking Law
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
“This change better recognises patterns in stalking behaviour and time that can pass between incidents. For example, stalking that occurs around anniversaries would not be covered under the original 12-month period,” Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith ... More >>
Government Backing Rural Resilience And Wellbeing
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson says the package reflects the realities of rural life and the need for practical, locally driven support. More >>
