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Childhood Immunisation Rates Hit Three-year High
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
By investing in community-based services and growing our frontline workforce, we are enabling our health system to better protect our most vulnerable, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Growing NZ – Now And For The Long Term
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Why does low productivity matter? Because productivity determines how competitive our businesses are. The more competitive businesses are, the more people they can hire and the more money they can pay in salaries and wages. More >>
Boost For Kiwi Startups Supporting Economic Growth
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Elevate Fund helps deepen New Zealand’s venture capital markets by attracting private sector investment into venture capital funds to support emerging New Zealand firms. More >>
Extra Maths Help For Students Who Need It
Monday, 12 May 2025, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
From next year, every child will have their maths ability checked in their first two years of schooling. The check will identify students who would benefit from additional support, early on in their schooling journey. More >>
Wapiti Herd Of Special Interest Process Begins
Monday, 12 May 2025, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The wapiti HOSI represent an opportunity for economic growth in regional New Zealand. Better, healthier deer herds provide opportunities for domestic and international visitors to hunt the only free-range wapiti herd outside of North America. More >>
Resignation Of Deputy Police Commissioner
Monday, 12 May 2025, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr McSkimming has been on suspension since last December. Deputy Commissioners of Police are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. More >>
New Family Violence Directory Will Help The Helpers
Monday, 12 May 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
“Knowledge around how to best support these people continues to grow, and this directory will allow these frontline heroes to access the latest best practice guidance and find specific training that aligns with the Family Violence Capability Frameworks,” ... More >>
Roadside Breath Testing Up; Alcohol-Related Road Deaths Down
Monday, 12 May 2025, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
In 2024, Police delivered 4,118,159 passive breath and breath screening tests, the highest number recorded in a calendar year, and smashing their RPIP target of 3.3 million per year. More >>
Minister To Lead Work On Reducing Social Media Harm For Under-16s
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The scope of the Education portfolio will be amended to enable Erica Stanford to commission advice and direct officials from a range of departments on reducing social media harm for under-16s. More >>
Tougher Penalties For Boy Racers And Intimidating Drivers
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
“These changes, to be introduced in new legislation in mid-2025, will mean convicted fleeing drivers, boy racers, and people participating in intimidating convoys have their vehicle destroyed or forfeited,” Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
Minister For Mental Health And Associate Minister Of Health To Travel To Melbourne
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
A New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) hosted pavilion will be the focal point of New Zealand’s presence at the event. Digital Health Festival 2025 will run from 13-14 May, bringing together over 8,000 influential leaders and innovators to connect ... More >>
Investing More To Stop Illicit Drugs Entering NZ
Saturday, 10 May 2025, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
“The extra funding will increase the number of staff protecting our border as well as increasing Customs technological capability,” says Customs Minister Casey Costello. More >>
Floodway Infrastructure Investment Protects Edgecumbe
Saturday, 10 May 2025, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Upgrading the spillway and installing new floodgates allows the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to safely manage and control the release of flood waters,” says Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson. More >>
Trade Minister Travels To UK & Korea For Trade Talks
Saturday, 10 May 2025, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Better access to overseas markets is an important part of the Government’s economic plan to grow the economy and create better paying jobs, Minister McClay says. More >>
Review Seeks To Improve Waitangi Tribunal
Friday, 9 May 2025, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand First and National Party coalition agreement includes a commitment to refocus the scope, purpose, and nature of the Tribunal’s inquiries back to its original intent. More >>
Budget 2025 Invests In Care System And Improving Redress For Survivors Of Abuse In State Care
Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care was conducted over six years and found widespread abuse and neglect across many state and faith-based organisations. The final report made 138 recommendations. More >>
Speech To The India-NZ Business Council
Friday, 9 May 2025, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Rt Hon Winston Peters, in his speech, offered three fundamental and concise observations reflecting on the India-New Zealand relationship. More >>
Improved Mental Health Response Begins At Waikato Emergency Department
Friday, 9 May 2025, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
The initiative was first launched at Middlemore Hospital in September 2024, since then services have got underway at Auckland City Hospital, Wellington Hospital and Christchurch Hospital. More >>
Decision To Increase Medicines Access
Friday, 9 May 2025, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
“About 285 people with melanoma will benefit from these medicines, funded for people with stage 3B to 4 skin cancers, in the first year of funding,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Matched Funding Expands Offering Of Digital Mental Health Provider
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Matched funding has been awarded to digital provider 'Just a Thought' to expand and enhance their online courses to support people facing mental health and addiction challenges. More >>
