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NZ And India Cement Progress As Four-Country Tour Ends
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Winston Peters noted that, over the past 18 months, New Zealand and India had made concrete steps towards closer engagement across a wide range of domains, including defence and security, trade and economic cooperation, ... More >>
Extra Hydro Generation Secured To Support Energy Security
Friday, 30 May 2025, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The agreement reached today allows for more flexible drawdown rates once the lakes reach lower operating levels, enabling Meridian to continue generating when lake levels are low. More >>
New Christchurch Health Accommodation Will Provide For Those In Need
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The 54 apartments across two buildings will add to the existing 26 apartments available at Rānui House. The new facilities offered include one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as studio rooms, to meet different patients’ and families’ needs. More >>
Final Recipient Announced As Round Two Of Innovation Fund Opens
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Once fully operational, Tend’s new service is expected to deliver more than 15,000 sessions to more than 5,000 people, which is another significant step towards the Government’s commitment to strengthen people’s access to mental health and addiction ... More >>
McClay To Champion NZ’s Trade Interests At OECD And In Brussels
Friday, 30 May 2025, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay will travel to Europe to advance New Zealand’s trade interests. McClay will attend meetings in Switzerland, Paris, and Brussels with various trade ministers and commissioners. More >>
ACC Minister Accepts Board Chair’s Resignation
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Scott Simpson accepted the resignation of ACC Board Chair Dr. Tracey Batten. Current Deputy Chair David Hunt will be the Interim Chair, with the resignation effective June 11, 2025. More >>
Supercharging Science To Inspire Next Generation
Friday, 30 May 2025, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 is investing $39.9 million over four years into developing and delivering science kits for schools nationwide. More >>
110km/h Speed Limit Consultation Begins For SH1 Transmission Gully And Raumati Straights
Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
This is all part of the Coalition Government’s agenda to deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the economy, reduce travel times and increase the productivity of our transport network. We’re committed to providing state highways that help people ... More >>
New High Commissioner To The UK Announced
Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Over his 40-year career at the Ministry, Mr Cooper has held several important roles including as New Zealand’s Ambassador to Japan, Russia, and Türkiye. More >>
Measures To Encourage Student Attendance At School Strengthened
Friday, 30 May 2025, 7:36 am | New Zealand Government
“The Ministry of Education is proactively contacting Attendance Service providers and schools to ensure parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are referred to the Ministry,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
New Zealand’s Relationship With Nepal Reaches New Heights
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
During his visit to Nepal, Mr Peters announced a NZ$1.8 million partnership with the Himalayan Trust to deliver quality education in the Solukhumbu District over five years. More >>
Government Launches Consultation On Freshwater National Direction
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is a key step toward restoring balance in how freshwater is managed across the country and ensuring the interests of all water users, including farmers, growers, and rural communities, are properly reflected,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Making It Easier To Consent Quarries And Mines
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand has a massive infrastructure deficit, but to build and maintain more infrastructure we need quarries and mines. The RMA makes it far too difficult for these types of projects to get consent,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Electrifying Growth: Infrastructure And Energy RMA National Direction Open For Consultation
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
“The RMA is a direct contributor to New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit. It drives up costs, slows projects down, and has become a complicated nightmare for councils and applicants alike”, says Mr Bishop. More >>
Enabling More Housing: National Direction On Granny Flats And Papakāinga
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“The RMA is broken, and it’s a big part of the reason for many of New Zealand’s biggest problems with infrastructure, housing and energy,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Consultation Opens On Sweeping Overhaul Of Primary Sector Regulations
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) that inform how councils develop and implement local plans and rules. More >>
Government Backs Commercial Forestry With Practical Rule Changes
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Public consultation opens this week on proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry (NES-CF), aimed at restoring national consistency and protecting the sector’s right to operate. More >>
More Regional Events To Get Funding Boost
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Events are excellent drawcards to get more visitors into our regions, particularly in quieter parts of the year for the tourism and hospitality sector. Funding comes from the $5 million Regional Events Promotion Fund. Over its two rounds, the Fund ... More >>
Excellence Celebrated At First-Ever Minister For Manufacturing Awards
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
“Manufacturing fuels the economy by contributing over 8.4 percent to New Zealand’s GDP, generating more than 250,000 jobs and reinforcing our position as a global competitor,” Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Chris Penk says. More >>
$266 Million To Expand Early Intervention And Clear Waitlists For Children With Additional Needs
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
This Government is absolutely focused on getting help to the child, wherever they are, and however it’s needed. If that means using trusted private providers and NGOs to deliver services at pace, that’s exactly what we’ll do,” Education ... More >>
