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Billion-dollar Investment In Hospitals
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 funds a major redevelopment of Nelson Hospital. This will deliver a new inpatient building with more beds to meet population growth. The hospital’s two main buildings will be refurbished, and essential services will be upgraded. More >>
Growth-Promoting Science And Innovation Backed
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
“Budget 2025 reprioritises existing funding towards new growth-promoting investments in science and innovation. The changes will enable safe use of gene technology and secure the long-term success of the science and innovation system,” Dr Reti says. More >>
National Security Brings Economic Benefits
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we announce investments in critical tools that support our national and economic security. More >>
Investing In Infrastructure For All New Zealanders
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The infrastructure investments in Budget 2025 build on our existing pipeline of infrastructure projects, including by providing funding for some of the projects highlighted at this year’s Infrastructure Investment Summit. More >>
$200m Set Aside For Crown Stake In New Gas Fields
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“We are focused on growing the New Zealand economy, creating jobs and increasing prosperity and resilience. The Government is not prepared to sit on the sidelines and watch our industrial and manufacturing dwindle because of energy security concerns." More >>
Invest New Zealand: Backing Growth Through Global Investment
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to legally establish Invest New Zealand will be passed over Budget week and the agency will formally commence activity from 1 July 2025. More >>
Investment Boost: Tax Incentive To Lift Growth
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“Economic growth is how we raise living standards, create higher-paying jobs and fund the growing cost of the public services Kiwis depend on." More >>
Largest Boost To Learning Support In A Generation
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 invests $2.5 billion over the forecast period in Vote Education with a focus on delivering a transformational boost to learning support funding. More >>
KiwiSaver Changes To Encourage Savings
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The annual government contribution will be halved to 25 cents for each dollar a member contributes each year, up to a maximum of $260.72. Members with an income of more than $180,000 will no longer receive the government contribution. More >>
Budget 2025 – Growing The Economy To Help Kiwis Get Ahead
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Investment Boost will allow hard working tradies, farmers, and small business owners to immediately deduct 20 per cent of the cost of new machinery, tools and equipment from their taxable income – encouraging investment in assets that increase productivity ... More >>
Nicola Willis - A Responsible Budget To Secure NZ’s Future
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 responds to New Zealand’s long-term challenges with initiatives to boost growth, investment and savings; targeted investments in the essential services and infrastructure New Zealanders rely on; and reforms to fix financial holes in ... More >>
Commonsense Financial Reforms Underway
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
“Our Government is delivering on its promise to make it easier for New Zealanders to access the financial services they need, whether it’s buying a home, growing a business, or simply managing everyday life,” says Mr Simpson. More >>
Discharge Of Digital Services Tax Bill
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Government
We have been monitoring international developments and have decided not to progress the Digital Services Tax Bill at this time. A global solution has always been our preferred option, and we have been encouraged by the recent commitment of countries ... More >>
Bill To Reset Vocational Education Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
“Today, we’ve taken a major step forward toward a vocational education and training system that works for learners, employers, industries and local communities,” Vocational Education and Training Minister Penny Simmonds says. More >>
Catherine Savage Appointed Director Of Kiwi Group Capital Ltd
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
“Catherine Savage is a distinguished business leader with over 30 years’ experience spanning public and private sectors across Asia Pacific. Kiwi Group Capital Ltd will benefit from the wealth of experience she is able to bring to the role,” Finance ... More >>
Alex Skinner Appointed Chair Of Quotable Value
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
QV is New Zealand’s largest provider of rating valuation and property services. More >>
Statement From The Leader Of The House: Vote Deferred, But No Change To Punishments
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Our position on the recommended punishments remains unchanged. More >>
Infrastructure Pipeline Continues To Grow
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
“The March 2025 Pipeline update also shows that the overall value of initiatives in the Pipeline with a confirmed funding source has increased, up $3.7 billion to $111.6 billion,” says Mr Bishop. More >>
Upgrades To Improve Rail Reliability
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
Rail currently moves 13 per cent of national freight and a quarter of New Zealand’s exports, complementing our road freighters’ short-hauls by doing the heavy-haul weights, the long-distance runs, and being the efficient clearing house so coastal ... More >>
Industry Awards Highlight Economic Contribution
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 7:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence for Industry are administered by the New Zealand Defence Industry Advisory Council on behalf of the Minister of Defence. More >>
