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Speech To The 2025 LGNZ Conference - Delivering For Ratepayers Together
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Benchmarking will show ratepayers how the performance of their own council compares with others, in terms of rates, debt, and spending. Some healthy competition between councils is long overdue. More >>
Pacific Trade Ministers To Meet In Fiji
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Pacific Island Forum’s (PIF) biennial Trade Ministers Meeting will be held in Suva on 18 July. It is a key regional event, bringing together Pacific trade ministers to discuss and shape the future of trade and economic integration. More >>
New Zealand And Malaysia Commit To Boosting Halal Meat Trade
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard says, “Malaysia is a significant market for New Zealand’s premium halal meat products, with exports of more than $60 million last year.” More >>
SH76 Brougham Street Construction Begins
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
SH76 Brougham Street is one of Christchurch’s busiest streets. It carries more than 45,000 vehicles per day, and it also serves as the main freight route to the South Island’s largest port at Lyttelton. More >>
Government Calls Time On Open-Plan Classrooms
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has not designed and built open plan classes since being in office other than classrooms that have been specifically requested. More >>
Government Welcomes First Medical Conferences Following Rule Change
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
ANZCA is expected to attract 1500 delegates from around the world and inject more than $3 million into the local economy. RANZCO’s Annual Scientific Congress is expected to attract 1800 delegates in November and contribute more than $2 million ... More >>
Speech To The 2025 LGNZ Conference
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Bishop Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the important work you do around the country. Can I also acknowledge ... More >>
Government To Stop Council Plan Changes
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Councils will be required to withdraw plan reviews and changes that have not started hearings as soon as possible and within 90 days of the law coming into effect. More >>
Getting More Kiwis Into Jobs
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Upston has welcomed an updated Ministry of Social Development employment investment strategy which runs through to June 2028, describing it as overdue. More >>
Government Announces $600,000 Support Package For Flood-Affected Farmers, Growers And Foresters
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay speaking during a visit to the Tasman District today announced an additional $600,000 in Government and industry support, bringing the total Government financial contribution for the affected primary sector ... More >>
Electricity Sector Changes Create More Ways To Save
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand needs more electricity generation to power our economy, and Kiwis rightly expect abundant and affordable energy, which this government is taking action to deliver. More >>
More International Doctors To Be Fast-Tracked
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 8:14 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is in an international contest to train, attract, and retain skilled medical professionals. The addition of Chile, Luxembourg, and Croatia to the list of Comparable Health Systems will make it easier for qualified doctors from these ... More >>
Employment Relations Amendment Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
“This Bill reflects the Government’s commitment to supporting New Zealand businesses and creating more and better opportunities for workers.” More >>
Online Casino Gambling Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“My intention with this Bill is to ensure that online gambling is safer for New Zealanders who wish to gamble online to do so. In addition, that companies providing this service contribute to tax revenue and funding the services that treat gambling ... More >>
Parents To Know More About Child’s School Progress
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
SMART will be modern, flexible and curriculum aligned. It will also be bilingual to cover pānui, tuhituhi and pāngarau in kura. More >>
Feedback Sought On National Fuel Security Plan
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking to improve our fuel resilience and protect our economic wellbeing so our people and businesses can continue to move, work, and grow. More >>
Refocusing Local Government To Deliver For Kiwis
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says the Bill will help restore discipline, transparency and performance across the sector, to the benefit of ratepayers. More >>
Regional Governance Will Return To Ten Polytechnics
Monday, 14 July 2025, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
“We’re rebuilding our incredibly important vocational education system so that it delivers — for students, for employers, and for the future of New Zealand,” Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. More >>
Tāmaki Makaurau By-Election Date Set
Monday, 14 July 2025, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The by-election follows the death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Writ Day will be Wednesday 30 July. More >>
Childhood Immunisation Rates Continue To Climb
Monday, 14 July 2025, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Health New figures released today show childhood immunisation rates at 24 months continue to rise, reflecting the Government’s strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Kiwi children, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. ... More >>
