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Progress On Mill Road Stage One
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Delivering Mill Road Stage 1 has substantial benefits, including a 30 percent reduction in congestion on the corridor, over 60 percent reduction in deaths and serious injuries, and by 2031, 25 percent faster journey times. More >>
NZ’s Partnership With United Kingdom Reinforced
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
The two leaders released a Joint Statement in which they pledged to do more to ensure the partnership remains robust in a rapidly changing world. More >>
More Than 900 Health Graduates To Receive Financial Boost Through Bonding Scheme
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:35 am | New Zealand Government
The scheme, which was launched under the previous National government, was expanded in 2024 to include new & recent graduate anaesthetic technicians & pharmacists. It offers after-tax payments ranging from $14,165 to $50,000 over a bonding period of ... More >>
Better Compensation For Scam Victims
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The updated Code, which outlines the new approach to scam protection and compensation, comes into force on 30 November 2025. This is to allow the banks time to get all the protections in place. More >>
Record Growth In Research And Development To Drive A Stronger Economy
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Dr Reti says the strong rise in R&D expenditure demonstrates growing momentum and reflects the Government’s commitment to backing science, innovation and technology as core drivers of economic growth and supports its global trade and investment agenda. More >>
Nicola Willis' Speech To Nelson Tasman Chamber Of Commerce
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Nelson Tasman region is a really special part of New Zealand. That’s demonstrated by the number of people who choose to visit here – from around the country and the world, and the number of migrants who choose to move here and make this place ... More >>
Aviation Experts Appointed To New Independent Review Function
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Meager today announced the appointment of Kevin Short, Rob MacGregor and Ashok Poduval as the three reviewers for the new independent review function for aviation decisions. More >>
Northwest Busway Takes Another Step Forward
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Delivering faster, more frequent, and reliable public transport is essential and will ensure the transport network can accommodate this growth and ensure people can get where they need to go quickly and safely,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Appointment Round For King’s Counsel Announced
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Solicitor-General will consult with the New Zealand Law Society and the New Zealand Bar Association regarding the candidates,” Ms Collins says. More >>
ECE Sector Review Changes Begin
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to 15 changes which modernise and simplify regulations across ECE. Services will be able to get on with what they do best – providing safe, high-quality care and education as the changes are rolled out over the coming year. More >>
Prime Minister To Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon will join those at St Peter's Basilica mourning the loss of Pope Francis, More >>
Northland Expressway: Emerging Preferred Corridor From Te Hana To Whangārei Announced
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 7:12 am | New Zealand Government
“The Waikato Expressway delivered by the last National-led Government has been a game changer for the Waikato region. The Northland Expressway is a genuinely transformational opportunity to boost jobs and growth in an area rich with potential and link Northland ... More >>
Tauriko West Road Of National Significance Gets Green Light To Move Forward
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“As part of the SH29 Tauriko West RONS, a new SH29 will be built and SH29A widened to support economic growth, productivity, commercial and residential development, protect the strategic freight route, and improve resilience and reliability, and ... More >>
Supporting New Zealand Sign Language
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The draft NZSL Strategy went out for consultation today, with Minister Upston describing it as an important step forward. More >>
Minister Condemns Mining Protest
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
“I cannot fathom the mentality of these blow-ins from other parts of the country to think that they have a right to speak for the hundreds of people who derive their living from mining." More >>
Financial Support On The Way For Drought-Hit Farmers
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Mark Patterson is encouraging farmers doing it tough to get in touch with their local Rural Support Trust to find out what help is available and to apply for a Rural Assistance Payment if they need it. More >>
Podiatrist Prescribers Will Increase Access To Medicines
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
New regulations will give podiatrists the authority to prescribe medicines relating to their role, enabling patients to have more direct access to the medicines for these conditions. More >>
Veterans Minister To Attend Anzac Day Services In Niue
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Defence Force is continuing to identify Niuean coast watchers, so that we may properly recognise their service, including efforts to match names to photographs taken on Raoul Island. The first two commemorative plaques are already ... More >>
New Zealand Announces Extended Support For Ukraine
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:46 am | New Zealand Government
“During the past three years, NZDF personnel have been on the ground in Europe working with like-minded partner countries to support Ukraine. This deployment is a visible and highly valued use of our skilled personnel,” Defence Minister Judith ... More >>
Upgraded ASEAN-Australia-NZ FTA Enters Into Force
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:30 am | New Zealand Government
ASEAN — which includes Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam — is New Zealand’s fourth-largest trading partner. Combined with Australia, two-way trade under AANZFTA ... More >>
