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Solar On Farms: Unlocking Farm Cost Savings

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Solar on Farms is a practical support package that helps farmers determine if solar and battery systems are right for them by working with them to navigate the details of installing and leveraging this technology for their businesses. More >>

New Zealand Grass-Fed Certification To Take On Global Competitors

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government

The voluntary scheme, developed in partnership between the Primary Sector and the MPI, sets a clear definition for grass-fed products. Producers who meet the standard can be assessed and display the trusted Grass-Fed certification on their products ... More >>

Innovative Pasture Project To Drive Farmgate Returns

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

“This is a smart investment that will deliver real outcomes for farmers — increasing pasture performance, extending productive lifespan, cutting re-grassing costs, and improving profitability across the board,” Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said. More >>

Radiology Backlog Cleared At Taranaki Base Hospital

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

Taranaki Base Hospital will continue to use private capacity where needed – an approach that is consistent with the Government’s broader strategy to reduce waitlists across the health system. More >>

Saying Yes To More Housing

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government

Today’s announcements are a result of Auckland Council and the Government working together to deliver a plan for more housing that works for Auckland. More >>

Primary Sector-Government Partnership To Boost Rural Health And Resilience

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government

The establishment of this fund is a result of advocacy by Federated Farmers Chair, Wayne Langford, who has been a long-time champion of rural wellbeing and mental health. More >>

Applications Open For $30 Million Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government

The Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund was established through the Government Policy Statement on land transport. Funding will be allocated through a contestable process, with the criteria’s scope confirmed today. More >>

Foreign Minister Focuses On Pacific Resilience During Visit To France

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 6:57 am | New Zealand Government

As a maritime state with one of the world’s largest and most biodiverse marine areas, New Zealand strongly supports a rules-based international system that secures the conservation and sustainable use of our oceans. More >>

NZ Places Travel Bans On Extremist Israeli Politicians

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 6:47 am | New Zealand Government

The bans will prevent Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from travelling to New Zealand. More >>

Tourism Growth Roadmap Speech To Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Events like MEETINGS are so important for bringing incredible opportunities to our regions, building valuable connections with our offshore markets and strengthening our business events sector. More >>

More Funding To Grow International Tourism

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government

“Recent tourism funding has been about boosting visitor numbers. As those higher numbers become established, the Roadmap will shift over time to focus more on supporting communities to look after them well,” Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston ... More >>

Major Changes To Proposed Anti-Stalking Law

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

“This change better recognises patterns in stalking behaviour and time that can pass between incidents. For example, stalking that occurs around anniversaries would not be covered under the original 12-month period,” Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith ... More >>

Government Backing Rural Resilience And Wellbeing

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government

Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson says the package reflects the realities of rural life and the need for practical, locally driven support. More >>

Five Years Of Keep It Real Online

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government

As much of the internet sits outside of New Zealand’s jurisdiction, it’s important that we equip New Zealanders with the skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world and take steps to protect their own wellbeing. More >>

Keynote Speech: WasteMINZ Conference

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government

The Canterbury and Kaikōura earthquakes, recent cyclones, the Auckland Anniversary floods, and many other large-scale events have underscored the importance of resilient waste management and minimisation facilities and services. More >>

Legislation Introduced To Restrict Farm-To-Forest Conversions

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government

The Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme - Forestry Conversions) Amendment Bill will restrict wholesale conversions of farmland to exotic forestry by stopping LUC 1-5 land from entering the ETS and capping new ETS registrations on LUC 6 land. More >>