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Simplifying Requirements Around Family Trusts
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Under the new reforms, a real estate agent can apply simplified customer due diligence if the sale is clearly low risk. More >>
New Governance For Health New Zealand
Monday, 7 July 2025, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The re-established Health New Zealand Board will take over from the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners appointed last year to stabilise the organisation and set a clear direction. More >>
Cutting Red Tape So Young Kiwis Can Start Saving
Monday, 7 July 2025, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is cutting red tape that can make it harder for parents to do the easy thing and open a bank account for their children, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. More >>
Households To Get Extra FamilyBoost Help
Monday, 7 July 2025, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
FamilyBoost is paid out every three months. The changes will apply for fees paid from 1 July, with claims available to be made from 1 October, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Government Congratulates Young Farmer Of The Year 2025
Sunday, 6 July 2025, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The awards ceremony was testament not only to the achievements of those competing, but to the strength and future of New Zealand’s rural sector. The industry is in safe hands judging by the talent on display, says David Seymour, Acting Prime Minister. More >>
New CT Unit Will Boost Diagnostic Services In Palmerston North
Saturday, 5 July 2025, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The new modular facility will house two state-of-the-art CT scanners – one replacing an ageing machine, and a second to expand the hospital’s capacity by around 3,000 additional scans per year. More >>
New Space Squadron For NZDF
Friday, 4 July 2025, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
No. 62 Squadron was reactivated at a formal ceremony at RNZAF Base Auckland today. Originally active during World War II, the squadron supported Allied operations through the innovative use of radar technology. More >>
Infrastructure Minister To Visit United States
Friday, 4 July 2025, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Chris Bishop will travel to New York and Texas tomorrow for a range of meetings across housing, planning, urban development and transport, including a keynote speech at the Urban Design Forum’s Global Exchange Programme. More >>
$22 Million To Enhance Wildlife Visitor Experiences
Friday, 4 July 2025, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Potaka visited the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust facility near Christchurch today, where he announced $22 million from the International Visitor Levy will go to restoring unique wildlife in national parks, islands and other popular visitor ... More >>
Engagement Group To Be Formed As New Dunedin Hospital Project Enters Next Phase
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Dunedin Hospital will be the largest health investment ever made in the South Island. We’re getting on with the job – and the Mayor and I want to make sure the people of Dunedin and the wider region are kept informed every step of the way, ... More >>
Construction On New Dunedin Hospital Resumes
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Government
We’re delivering a hospital that’s not only future-proofed for changing models of care and technology but also built to grow with the population. The design allows for flexibility, scalability, and high-quality care delivery for decades to come. More >>
Strengthening Trespass Laws For Businesses
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Our plan to restore law and order is working, but there’s still more work to be done. Trespass laws are an area we know will make a world of difference to the community, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Cost Of Living Remains Priority In Q3
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
While it’s still tough out there for too many Kiwis, our Government’s focus on unlocking economic growth is starting to show some promise with key indicators up across the board. Exports are rising, wages are increasing faster than inflation, ... More >>
Commonsense Changes To Insulation Rules
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
This Government is committed to making commonsense changes and cutting construction red tape to make building easier and more affordable – putting more roofs over Kiwi heads, while ensuring those homes stay safe and dry for our families. More >>
One Year Of More Police Back On The Beat
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Police report that the beat teams in Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland have done 14,108 hours of foot patrols on the beat since starting in July last year to the end of April this year. This is an increase of 189% from the same period in 2023-2024. More >>
Focusing On Maintaining And Building Roads
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The use of new construction techniques, increased use of risk-based traffic management guidance, and clear communication with the public will ensure that New Zealanders experience better journeys both during construction and after the works take place, ... More >>
Proceeds Of Crime Fund Fights Violence And Meth
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 7:17 am | New Zealand Government
The redesigned fund now has a single, sharp focus: reducing violent crime supporting the Government’s goal of 20,000 fewer victims by December 2029. More >>
Investment In Workforce, Keeping Children Safe
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Secure residences provide care for children and young people, placed there for either care and protection or youth justice reasons. They often have complex needs and can be highly vulnerable. More >>
City And Regional Deals To Unlock Growth
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
City and Regional Deals will be strategic 10-year partnerships between local and central government to progress joint priorities including economic growth, enabling abundant housing, better management and utilisation of local assets, and closing ... More >>
73 Per Cent Positive Feedback On School Lunches
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Taste testing took place at schools across Taranaki, Palmerston North, Wairarapa, Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, and the Bay of Plenty. In total more than 120 students provided feedback during these sessions, forming the basis for the 73 per cent positive ... More >>
