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Demolition By Neglect Stops Here
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Discussions are underway to transfer ownership of the historic Mataura Railway Station from KiwiRail to the Trust, with this funding increase enabling its restoration with the support of local volunteers and donors, Mr Peters says. More >>
Express Lane For New Supermarkets
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
The responses revealed widespread frustration with restrictive zoning, slow consenting, and cumbersome regulations that make it extremely difficult for new competitors to gain a foothold in the New Zealand grocery sector. More >>
Speech To National Regulators’ Community Of Practice: Business As Usual?
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
I’m proud to say our Government is doing serious, first-principles reform of resource management. New underlying legislation will be in place before the 2026 election. I think there will be a fourth generation and Kiwis will see a return to housing affordability over the medium term. More >>
NZ–UAE Trade Agreement Enters Into Force Today, Unlocking Billions In New Opportunities
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 7:14 am | New Zealand Government
“The NZ–UAE CEPA is New Zealand’s fastest-ever trade agreement. Negotiated in just over four months, it delivers up to an estimated $42 million in tariff savings per year for Kiwi exporters and the wider economy,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Gender Pay Gap Lowest Since Records Began
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Inflation and interest rates are down, wages are growing faster than inflation, and growth is expected to average 2.7% per year creating 240,000 jobs over the next four years, Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg says. More >>
Water Reform For Sustainability And Growth
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
“Already, two million Kiwis are set to benefit from Local Water Done Well through accepted water services delivery plans, and through the changes we made to the Watercare charter last year,” Mr Watts says. More >>
New Business Investor Visa To Support Growth
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Business Investor Visa (BIV) will provide a pathway to residence for business migrants who are ready to invest in, operate and grow established businesses in the country. More >>
Government Prioritises Forestry Sector Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
WorkSafe has worked with the forestry industry, including input from both workers and forestry companies to create guidelines aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries in the sector. More >>
Tax Bill To Grow The Economy And Ease Cost Of Living
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The bill also makes it easier for overseas visitors working remotely, sometimes known as digital nomads, to stay longer in New Zealand before being taxed, encouraging them to spend more in our economy while they’re here. More >>
Government Introduces Stronger Protections For Dogs
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
“Prolonged tethering causes significant distress to dogs, affecting their health by limiting their freedom to move and perform normal behaviours,” Mr Hoggard says. More >>
Infrastructure Pipeline Continues To Grow
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Pipeline now contains over 9,200 projects that are underway or being planned, helping New Zealand’s infrastructure construction sector plan ahead for major upcoming projects and hire and retain key staff in the right locations." More >>
Social Investment Fund Open To Change Lives
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Data and evidence – which underpins the social investment approach – shows children who fall into those groups are most likely to experience poor outcomes and require costly government support throughout their lives. More >>
Whangārei Hospital Parking Expansion Shifts Into Gear
Monday, 25 August 2025, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Government
We know carparking is a real issue for the community, and this is another step forward in ensuring people can get the care they need when they need it, Acting Health Minister Matt Doocey says. More >>
Infrastructure Minister To Visit Australia
Monday, 25 August 2025, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Attracting investment, particularly into our infrastructure sector, is a priority for growing our economy and creating jobs for New Zealanders, as is improving the way we deliver and maintain large infrastructure projects across the country, Chris ... More >>
Reserve Bank Capital Review Welcomed
Monday, 25 August 2025, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Last year I issued a new Financial Policy Remit to the Reserve Bank outlining the Government’s expectation that in promoting financial stability, the Reserve Bank should ensure prudential regulation does not impede competition, says Minister of ... More >>
Level Crossings Work A Boost For Aucklanders
Sunday, 24 August 2025, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The scope of the Takanini and Glen Innes package includes a total of eight level crossing removals or replacements: three new grade-separated road bridges, three new pedestrian access bridges, and the closure of two unsafe level crossings. More >>
Statement Following NZ-US Trade And Agriculture Discussions
Friday, 22 August 2025, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Ambassador Greer and Minister McClay agreed that trade officials would meet over the coming months to discuss the impact of tariffs on New Zealand-US trade and consider practical ways to give exporters greater certainty. More >>
Funding Approved To Four-Lane Busiest Section Of Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Board has endorsed the investment case and approved more than $600m to four-lane the most congested part of the Expressway, between Links Road/Pākōwhai Road and Taradale Road roundabouts, including a new grade separated interchange at the Links ... More >>
Report Backs Better Banking Competition
Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The inquiry examines banking competition with a focus on business and rural banking, as well as lending to Māori entities. More >>
Building Inspection Target Comes Into Force
Friday, 22 August 2025, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Councils will have flexibility in how they meet the target – some may take a risk-based approach by prioritising high-risk or complex work, while others may make greater use of remote inspections. More >>
