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Further Drop In Cash Rate Good News For Kiwis

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government

A lower OCR means lower interest rates for Kiwi businesses and households. For families, it means more money in the household budget and for first home buyers it makes servicing a mortgage more affordable. For businesses, it means lower borrowing costs and customers ... More >>

Government Releases Independent Review Of Sport New Zealand

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Shifting the strategic policy function to a government agency will ensure a more consistent and integrated approach on government priorities and other policy decisions across portfolios like education and health. More >>

$161 Million School Property Growth Plan For Canterbury

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government

A $108 million investment in Selwyn will deliver a new school with 12 classrooms, 52 classrooms at existing schools, and the purchase of a new site for a future new school. More >>

New Emergency Department For Wellington Regional Hospital

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Wellington’s ED is currently one of the poorest performing in the country, with outdated infrastructure that is no longer fit for purpose. The current layout is contributing to long wait times and people leaving without receiving care. More >>

Boost For Pacific Wardens To Keep Communities Safe

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Through Budget 2025, the Government is investing $1 million over four years — $250,000 per year — to support the Auckland Pacific Wardens Trust. Pacific Warden Groups have been a trusted presence for over a decade across Auckland and South Waikato. More >>

Backing Horticulture: Record Returns & Red Tape Removed

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government

“The horticulture industry is going from strength to strength as export revenue is set to reach $8.0 billion this year, up 12 per cent on last year and kiwifruit is leading the way,” Associate Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg says. More >>

New Zealand And Sri Lanka To Strengthen Ties

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government

While in Colombo, Mr Peters held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. Mr Peters’ visit is the first by a New Zealand Foreign Minister to Sri Lanka since 2013. More >>

Government Gaining Ground In Pursuit Of Supercritical Geothermal Energy

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and GNS Science are leading the initiative, with MBIE setting up a Supercritical Geothermal Governance Group tasked with providing oversight and advice, and supporting the successful delivery ... More >>

Hairdressing And Barbering Regulations Given The Cut

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

Much like the perm, hairdressing regulations from the 80s are outdated and costly. Freedom is back in style though, by the end of July this year existing regulations will be revoked. More >>

KiwiRail Chair And Deputy Appointed

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

Sue Tindal has been appointed Chair of KiwiRail and the New Zealand Railways Corporation, and Jeff Kendrew has been appointed Deputy Chair of KiwiRail. Their terms will commence on 1 July 2025. More >>

Sheep And Beef Farmers Deliver Record Red Meat Returns

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government

The global appetite for high-quality, natural protein is continuing to grow, driving strong prices for New Zealand lamb and beef. More >>

New Chair And Three New Board Members For Transpower

Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Transpower plays a critical role in the electricity sector as both New Zealand’s national grid owner and electricity system operator. Their market updates and infrastructure programme help ensure electricity is supplied across New Zealand, now and into the ... More >>

Delivering For Farmers As They Deliver For Economy

Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government

“Dairy exports are a cornerstone of New Zealand’s economy, contributing $4,700 for every New Zealander. This season’s strong performance is set to add an additional $4.5 billion in farmgate revenue for 2024/25. This is good news for farmers, rural ... More >>

Budget 2025 Boosts Primary Care Funding

Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government

“Primary Care is critical to delivering better health outcomes for all New Zealanders but has not received the investment needed in recent years. That is now changing,” Mr Brown says. More >>

Post-Budget Speech To Auckland Business Chamber

Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government

The Chamber is the peak body for the Auckland business sector, where so many of our country’s businesses are based. More >>

Minister To Singapore For Defence And Digital Government Meetings

Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government

“Experience has taught me well that meeting face-to-face is the best way to deepen existing relationships, share perspectives and learn from one another,” Ms Collins says. More >>

Supporting More Tamariki Māori To Flourish

Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government

An additional $60m of ring-fenced funding for Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education property, which will deliver up to 50 new classrooms to support the network, providing access to immersion schooling for approximately an additional 1,100 ākonga. More >>

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