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Increasing Resilience Of Economy Welcomed
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Announcing a 0.25 basis point lift in the Official Cash Rate today to 2.75 per cent, the Reserve Bank said it expected the recovery to strengthen and broaden, the export sector to remain resilient and household spending to increase. More >>
CER Trade And Tourism Ministers To Discuss Greater Cooperation
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister McClay and Minister Farrell will also meet with a range of trans-Tasman businesses at an event hosted by the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum to discuss enhancing the strength and resilience of the trans-Tasman partnership. More >>
NZ Welcomes US Energy Support To The Pacific
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
“Since travelling to Washington DC in April, we’ve been regularly discussing with the United States the impacts of the Middle East conflict on the Pacific, and the need for tangible support to the region,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Independent Review Released Into Moa Point Plant Failure
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
“Its purpose was to identify the systemic lessons that can strengthen the management and resilience of wastewater infrastructure in Wellington and across New Zealand,” says Local Government Minister Simon Watts. More >>
New Roadmap For Supporting Unpaid Carers
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Unlike previous action plans, this one does not expire; it’s ongoing, sets realistic outcomes that will make a difference, and holds government and partners to account on achieving them. More >>
Opening The Farm Gate To First-Time Buyers
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
The KiwiSaver (First Home or Farm) Amendment Bill fixes two rules that have kept rural New Zealanders from a first-home withdrawal available to everyone else. More >>
Greater Powers To Go After Fraudsters
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 7:19 am | New Zealand Government
Our government has a clear priority to reduce the number of victims of violent crime, but we will never neglect the fight against so-called white-collar crime, Mr Goldsmith says. More >>
Foundational Legislation Strengthens Support
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 7:16 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says the new legislative framework for DSS will be crucial in delivering improved support for thousands of New Zealanders who rely on it. More >>
Rates Capping Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 7:06 am | New Zealand Government
This Government is serious about bringing stability and certainty to rates increases for New Zealanders and this Bill clearly demonstrates that drive. More >>
Free Cervical Screening For All Women
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Plan commits New Zealand to reducing cervical cancer to fewer than four cases per 100,000 women a year, across every population group, by 2040. More >>
The United States, Cook Islands, And New Zealand Announce Penrhyn Port Project
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
This is a positive and hugely significant initiative that demonstrates the strength of New Zealand’s partnerships with both the Cook Islands and the United States, Mr Peters says. More >>
Flu Vaccine Funding Criteria Extended From Today
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
"Young children get sicker from the flu than most people realise, and they are more likely to end up in hospital, with the youngest infants at the highest risk of all,"" says Health Minister Simeon Brown. More >>
Minister Sets Clear Expectations For New ECE Regulator
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
“These reforms will make it easier to open & run high-quality centres, giving more choice & better access for parents. This is part of the Govt’s wider commitment to smarter, more effective regulation that unlocks NZ’s potential,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
Cutting Red Tape Between The Farm Gate And The Freezer
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 7:03 am | New Zealand Government
Under current rules, people can already buy a live animal. But before it can be processed by a homekill provider listed with MPI, the buyer has to show they actively cared for it for 28 days. More >>
Stable Credit Rating A Vote Of Confidence
Monday, 31 August 2026, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Getting the tick of approval from S&P is important because rating agency decisions can move markets. Downgrades lead to higher borrowing costs for both governments and people. More >>
Government Cancels Fuel Tax Hike
Monday, 31 August 2026, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says that since 2020, the average cost of transport projects has increased by as much as 45 per cent, while fuel excise has remained frozen – falling in real terms by around 20 percent. More >>
Digital Hunting Permit System Hits Major Milestone
Saturday, 29 August 2026, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The momentum is not stopping, with six balloted hunting areas set to move onto the online system across October and November, ahead of draws for next season. More >>
Ships Ahoy! Cruise Season Launches
Saturday, 29 August 2026, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The return of winter cruising next year and positive signals from cruise lines on future decisions to visit our shores also point to growing momentum for cruise in New Zealand. More >>
Tiaki Wai Spending To Be Independently Scrutinised
Saturday, 29 August 2026, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
"The Government will be watching Tiaki Wai very closely. I have a low threshold for considering further intervention if we do not see clear and sustained performance improvements," Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Improvements Made To Welfare System
Saturday, 29 August 2026, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says the legislation reflects the Government’s commitment to reduce benefit dependency and encourage people into work. More >>
