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Pharmac Proposes Improving Access To Type 2 Diabetes Medicines
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
If approved, Pharmac estimates that around 10,000 more people could benefit in the first year, increasing to around 23,000 people after five years. More >>
Targeting Financial Assistance To Those Most In Need
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Louise Upston says the Accommodation Supplement calculation has not changed for 33 years, and those with unsubsidised housing costs now generally pay a higher proportion of their income towards housing. More >>
Communities To Lead Targeted Social Support
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Social Investment Fund is supporting reforms including consolidating NGO contracts, commissioning new outcomes-based contracts, enabling Community-led Commissioning, and developing future funding partnerships with philanthropists. More >>
Western Bay Of Plenty Deal Signed To Unlock LongTerm Growth
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says delivery of the Deal will be supported by a strong governance and implementation framework. More >>
Bringing Specialist Paediatric Palliative Care Closer
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2026 invests $15.5 million over four years to establish a nationally consistent specialist paediatric palliative care service, delivered through dedicated specialist teams in both the North and South Islands. More >>
New Gas Data Supports Action To Keep Lights On
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Every other comparable country in the OECD has access to secure, diversified gas supplies. New Zealand is the outlier, and we need to secure affordable energy, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Move-On Orders Legislation Introduced
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Only people who breach those orders will face prosecution. A move-on order on its own, is not a criminal charge, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
New ED Pharmacist Role Delivering Faster Care At Dunedin Hospital
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
The impact has been immediate and measurable. In January, ED pharmacists saved doctors an average of 15 minutes per patient, rising to almost 20 minutes per patient in February. More >>
Gang Profits Turned Against Organised Crime
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
The ROCC programme operates across seven regions and brings together government agencies, community organisations, service providers, and local leaders to reduce organised crime and drug-related harm. More >>
Bill To Enable Digital Drivers Licences Passes Third Reading
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:57 pm | New Zealand Government
“Ultimately, these changes will make the system simpler to use, easier to enforce, and better for all transport users,” Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. More >>
Speech To The New Zealand Institute Of International Affairs - International Trade In Troubled Times
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Our farmers, our food producers, our tech companies, and our service exporters are among the best in the world. They deserve a government that fights for them on the world stage, says Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment. More >>
Securing New Zealand’s Future In A More Volatile World
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister confirmed the Government remains committed to returning the books to surplus by 2028/29 and putting debt on a downward trajectory towards 40 per cent of GDP. More >>
PM Luxon's Speech: Securing New Zealand’s Future In A More Volatile World
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The world is at an inflection point. The question is not whether New Zealand is affected – it is. The question is whether New Zealand is ready. More >>
Levelling The Playing Field For Food Business Verification
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“Up to now, approaches to multi-site verification have differed widely from council to council and verifier to verifier, resulting in unpredictable costs for businesses." More >>
Tougher Penalties For Misleading Pricing Incoming
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
“It’s very simple, the price that Kiwis see on the shelf or in the supermarket aisle should be the price they pay at the checkout,” Nicola Willis says. More >>
Cancer Treatment Closer To Home For King Country Patients
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
“This is a significant step forward for Te Kūiti and surrounding rural communities, making it easier for patients to receive cancer treatment locally rather than travelling to Waikato Hospital in Hamilton,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Business Mental Health Toolkit Launched
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 7:52 am | New Zealand Government
A new mental health toolkit launched today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey will support businesses to improve productivity in the workplace through better mental health. More >>
Laws Passed To Deliver AML Red Tape Relief
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill also enables more flexible rule-making through secondary legislation and introduces an industry levy to ensure the system is properly resourced. More >>
Government Announces Delegations For New Associate Agriculture Minister
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
“Mike Butterick brings a deep understanding of farming and rural communities to his new role,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Recognising The Extraordinary Contribution Of Nurses
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
“Every day, nurses help people navigate illness, recovery, and ongoing care. They are clinicians, educators, leaders, and advocates, and their contribution is vital to ensuring patients receive timely, quality care, closer to home.” More >>
