Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 99]
Government To Support Greenfield Housing
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
The government’s National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Agency (NIFFCo) has been developing a pipeline of potential important greenfield projects, and the initial transactions are expected to be drawn from this pipeline. More >>
Regional Tourism Boosts Drive International Growth
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the successful regional tourism organisations will receive a total of $3 million for short, sharp campaigns across regional New Zealand. More >>
Social Worker Legislation Strengthens Professional Oversight
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says the Social Workers Registration Amendment Bill, which passed its third reading, puts safety at the forefront. More >>
Cuts To Consultant, Contractor Spend Exceed Target
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Public Service Commission data released today shows the size of the core public service workforce decreased 4 percent in the 12 months to December 2024. At the end of December there were 62,968 public servants (FTEs), compared with 65,699 in December 2023. More >>
Funding Limit Change Win For Mental Health Sector
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
“We have a responsibility as a government to look at every option we can to ensure New Zealanders have timely access to mental health support where & when they need it. They have a Government that will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of this ... More >>
Attendance Rates Rising But Not Good Enough
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
In Term 4 of 2024 58.1 per cent of students attended school regularly, an increase of 5.1 percentage points from 53 per cent in Term 4 of 2023. Attendance rates across all equity index groups increased from 2023 to 2024. More >>
Government Unlocks Export Growth Opportunities For New Zealand Dairy Businesses
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand currently administers dairy export quotas for the Dominican Republic, the European Union, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. More >>
Legislation Supports Continued Safe Operation Of Clubs And Ranges
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Government
This is an important step towards modernising our firearms laws and ensuring shooting clubs and ranges are fairly regulated in a manner that supports public safety. More >>
Unlocking Data To Increase Competition And Choice
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Government
This is a monumental step for Kiwi consumers. It sets up the framework to give them greater ownership of their data, and more power and ease when it comes to shopping around for the best deal on utilities and other essential services. More >>
Chris Bishop - Speech To Project Auckland Luncheon
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland is critical to New Zealand’s future. We are not going to be successful in growing our economy if we don’t think carefully about how we enable Auckland, as our largest and most important city, to grow and thrive. More >>
Real Consequences For Crime Restored
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is a significant milestone in this Government’s mission to restore law and order. It signals to victims that they deserve justice, and that they are our priority.” More >>
Targeted Support When Relocating For Work
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Relocate for Work Support payment will be available from 31 March for people on a benefit who can’t find a job where they currently live and need support to move to another location where they have found a job. More >>
New Fines For Fisheries Offences Come Into Force
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
“The new infringement offences mean Fishery Officers will be able to issue fines that are more proportionate to the level of offending, removing unnecessary cost and burden on the court system.” More >>
Safer Roads Through Roadside Drug Driver Tests
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government’s road safety strategy targets the highest contributing factors to fatal road crashes. The new roadside testing regime will be a key road safety tool because it will allow Police to better detect and deter drug-impaired drivers." More >>
Tax Legislation Passed To Support Growth
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Taxation (Annual Rates 24-25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill which passed third reading today, will support businesses setting up or looking to grow, who need access to capital and need a pool of talented people. More >>
Strong Relationship With PNG Reconfirmed
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand deeply values our friendship with Papua New Guinea, a crucial partner in the Pacific,” PM Christopher Luxon says. “We look forward to continuing to work alongside Papua New Guinea on issues facing the Pacific region, including climate ... More >>
Cross-party Involvement On Resource Management Reform
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
“Everyone agrees that the RMA is broken and in desperate need of replacement. It fails to deliver the infrastructure and development New Zealanders need, while at the same time fails to properly protect the environment,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Improvements To The Proceeds Of Crime Fund
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Proceeds of Crime Fund is not to be used as an on-going permanent funding source. Approved initiatives will be for short-term (maximum three year) funding applications that meet the Government’s targeted criteria. More >>
Inner Hauraki Gulf Closed To Rock Lobster Fishing
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The closure, from 1 April 2025, and other changes are part of Fisheries New Zealand’s biannual sustainability reviews which look at catch limits and management settings for fisheries around Aotearoa. More >>
Five Years On Since New Zealand’s First COVID-19 Lockdown
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Last year the Government announced there would be a second phase of the Inquiry into COVID-19 covering outstanding matters of public concern. Both the ACT-National and New Zealand First-National coalition agreements include commitments to expand the ... More >>
