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Foreign Minister Welcomes Ceasefire
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“In the coming days and weeks, New Zealand will stand in support of all efforts to bring about a lasting, durable end to this conflict,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Foreign Minister To Visit The United States
Monday, 6 April 2026, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
The current global context is the most challenging New Zealand has faced in the past 80 years, Mr Peters says. More >>
Unlocking Economic Potential For High Country Farms
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill also establishes a pathway for removing land from the Crown pastoral estate in exceptional cases where using it for a different purpose would deliver significant benefits for New Zealand. More >>
Keeping Children In Classrooms And Supporting Schools Through Fuel Challenges
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The lockdowns during the pandemic were incredibly damaging to student engagement. We are committed to doing everything we can to not repeat that experience for families again, Ms Stanford says. More >>
Stronger Trespass Laws Pass First Reading
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill will also close a loophole where people can avoid being trespassed by threatening the occupier, or simply walking away before they can be informed. More >>
Foreign Minister Appoints Simpson As Deputy Chair Of Antarctica New Zealand
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
HeatherSimpson has extensive governance experience and as a current board member, a strong understanding of the strategic importance of Antarctica for NewZealand, Mr Peters says. More >>
Greyhound Racing To End As Bill Passes
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment has passed its third and final reading with overwhelming cross-party support (112 votes to 11), says Mr Peters. More >>
Primary Teachers’ Vote To Accept Pay Settlement
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Under the terms of the PTCA settlement, teachers on the top two steps of the salary scale receive a cumulative pay increase of 4.7 percent by January 2027. More >>
Young People Are Turning Their Lives Around
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
We’re turning around generational issues, that will take decades, but it is positive that people are speaking up, our children’s system is listening, and young people are safer and turning their lives around because of it. More >>
Have Your Say On The Changes To The Fisheries Act
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 12:37 pm | Primary Production Committee
The bill would amend the Fisheries Act 1996 and seeks to grow the value of seafood sector exports while continuing to ensure sustainability. More >>
Fast-Track Approved Project Could Deliver New Zealand’s Largest Wind Farm
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The wind farm will generate up to 380 megawatts (MW) and provide power for up to 150,000 households and includes 55 wind turbines, each up to approximately 7MW in capacity. More >>
PM Refreshes Ministerial Team
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are facing economic challenges brought on by conflict in the Middle East and its effect on fuel supply across the world, says Christopher Luxon. More >>
Much-Needed Relief For Hospitality Businesses In Time For Easter
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Justice has published guidance on their website for the benefit of those involved in the alcohol regulatory system. More >>
Government Supports Additional Diesel Storage
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Senior Ministers yesterday signed off on up to $21.6 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to Channel Infrastructure NZ Ltd. More >>
Increased Mileage Rates For Home And Community Support Workers
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
“Home and community support workers play a critical role in delivering essential services to some of our most vulnerable New Zealanders, and we deeply value the meaningful work they carry out in communities across the country,” Mr Brown says. More >>
New Zealand And Cook Islands Sign Defence & Security Declaration
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
This Declaration outlines a set of important political commitments that the Cook Islands and New Zealand have made to one another which provide clarity on key aspects of our special constitutional relationship. More >>
Science Funding To Focus On National Impact
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council’s report on Priorities for Science Funding identifies four priority areas for future government investment More >>
Open Banking To Power Business Growth
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
“This is about making life easier for businesses. It means fintechs can develop new tools for businesses which can mean less time on paperwork and admin, and more time focusing on customers and growth,” Mr Simpson says. More >>
McClay Attends Key WTO Negotiations
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
“An agreement on the final package is in reach and securing these decisions through further work in Geneva will now be the priority for New Zealand.” More >>
NZ And Trade Partners Working Together On Trade Disruptions
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and these FIT partners have committed to working together to identify disruptions to the trade of essential goods and exchanging information on how we will approach and mitigate these. More >>
