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Government To Deliver Redevelopment Of Nelson Hospital
Monday, 26 May 2025, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The new inpatient building at Nelson Hospital will include 128 beds, adding 41 more beds to the current capacity, along with an acute assessment unit, a transit lounge, a pharmacy, a blood bank, and dedicated areas for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation ... More >>
AI Training To Boost Public Sector Productivity
Monday, 26 May 2025, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
“Across the public sector, AI offers a real opportunity to improve decision-making and deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders,” says Ms Collins. More >>
Increased Transparency For Government Accounts
Monday, 26 May 2025, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
While Treasury should, and does, have a broad perspective, I would like the bright and talented minds at the Treasury to focus on economic and financial advice, rather than preparing reports on whether people have friends and whether their life has ... More >>
New Sanctions Drive Benefit Accountability
Monday, 26 May 2025, 7:03 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says the Money Management and Community Work Experience sanctions can apply to a first obligation failure while getting a main benefit, such as Jobseeker Support. More >>
KiwiSaver Changes To Bolster Next Generation
Sunday, 25 May 2025, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
“I want to encourage New Zealanders to find out how our KiwiSaver changes will boost their balance. People should visit the sorted.org.nz website to see what it means for them," Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Auckland’s Northern Gateway Toll Road To Go To 110 Km/h
Sunday, 25 May 2025, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
This road has been designed and constructed with safety features such as two lanes in each direction providing safe passing opportunities, physical median separation between opposing lanes, and a mostly straight, wide alignment. More >>
NZ And Australia: Navigating Turbulent Times Together
Friday, 23 May 2025, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand and Australia face an unpredictable, contested and disordered region and world. We are strongest when we meet these challenges together,” Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Building Consent Exemption For Granny Flats A Step Closer
Friday, 23 May 2025, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says removing consent requirements for granny flats will boost productivity in the building sector. More >>
Regulatory Standards Bill Passes First Reading
Friday, 23 May 2025, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
“In a high-cost economy, regulation isn’t neutral - it’s a tax on growth. This Government is committed to clearing the path of needless regulations by improving how laws are made,” says Regulation Minister David Seymour. More >>
Investment Boost Tax Incentive Takes Effect Immediately
Friday, 23 May 2025, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
This change will benefit farmers, tradies, hairdressers, manufacturers, and other businesses by helping them invest in productivity improving assets. It is all designed to help firms become more competitive and, therefore, able to lift workers’ wages. More >>
New Parole Board Chair Appointed
Friday, 23 May 2025, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Doogue began her legal career with Cairns Slane in 1983 and became a partner of the firm in 1986. She was appointed Chief District Court Judge in 2011 and served on the High Court Bench from 2019-2024. More >>
Budget 2025: PSGF To Driving Farm & Forest Gate Returns
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
The Fund will support projects that are business-led, market-driven, and commercially focused – with a clear aim of delivering strong economic outcomes and high growth potential. More >>
Budget 2025: Backing The Future Of A&P Shows
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 delivers $400,000 over four years to support more than 90 A&P shows across the country, providing each with a direct grant of $1,000 a year to help keep these iconic events running. More >>
Budget 2025: New Fund To Back Rural Wellbeing Programmes
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says Budget 2025 provides $2 million over four years for a new contestable Rural Wellbeing Fund to back farmers to back themselves. More >>
Budget 2025: Strengthening Rural Resilience & Celebrating Rural Women
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 includes a $250,000 investment for the 2025/26 financial year to help the organisation expand its reach during its centenary year and continue its vital role supporting rural families and communities. More >>
Budget 2025: Backing Catchment Groups To Drive Productivity & Resilience
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment and Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says Budget 2025 commits $36 million over four years through MPI’s On Farm Support team—including $4.3 million for long-standing groups and new regional ... More >>
Tackling Wilding Pines To Boost Resilience
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay, and Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the Government is focused on protecting the productive heart of New Zealand’s economy. More >>
Budget 2025: Growing A Productive & Resilient Rural Sector
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
To further strengthen the sector’s resilience, Budget 2025 includes a new focus on driving growth and rural wellbeing through a series of targeted grassroots investments. More >>
Growing And Strengthening The Education Workforce
Friday, 23 May 2025, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
“We want to grow, promote and support the education workforce by backing and strengthening our educators who every day deliver real change in the classroom,” Education Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
Supercars For The South Island
Friday, 23 May 2025, 7:54 am | New Zealand Government
“For more than 20 years Supercars Championship events have played an important role showcasing our beautiful country to an international audience and I’m thrilled the South Island will now be part of this from next year,” Tourism and Hospitality ... More >>
