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Move On, Or Face The Consequences
Friday, 18 September 2026, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
“New Zealanders are fair-minded people, and our culture is one where we seek to help those who are in need. But that doesn’t mean we should accept our city centres as places of intimidation and dysfunction," says Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Faster And Fairer Retirement Village Repayments
Friday, 18 September 2026, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill will be introduced in the next Parliamentary term, and the new repayment requirements will apply to occupation right agreements signed one year after the legislation comes into force. More >>
Anti-Stalking Law Proving Highly Successful
Friday, 18 September 2026, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Police have laid 140 charges before the Courts and issued 918 notices under the new stalking and harassment legislation since it came into effect on 26 May. More >>
Unlocking Auckland City Centre After City Rail Link
Friday, 18 September 2026, 7:45 am | New Zealand Government
Mayor Wayne Brown says the proposals are a practical way to make the most of what Aucklanders have already paid for, and put growth where infrastructure is. More >>
Bill Continues Progress On Responding To Serious Youth Offending
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The declaration provides the Youth Court with additional tools to intervene earlier and more effectively to reduce the risk of future offending. More >>
Self-Certification Scheme Unblocks Pipeline For Plumbers And Drainlayers
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Since applications opened last Monday 7 September, more than 60 plumbers and drainlayers have been approved to self-certify on a wide range of work without waiting for a council inspection. More >>
Commonsense Change To Help People Get Home Safely
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we are deleting more stupid rules and cutting more red tape to help hospitality businesses who want to offer drop-off services to their customers, Mr Seymour says. More >>
GDP Shows Economy Grew Through Fuel Shock
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
"The Reserve Bank had pencilled in flat growth for the June quarter, and many economists had been picking the economy to shrink. Instead, it grew," says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. More >>
F. Meth Campaign Launched
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
“Drugs destroy lives. Meth causes enormous harm to individuals, families and communities, and we know we need to do more to reduce demand by stopping people from starting in the first place,” Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. More >>
More Accessible Emergency Alerts
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Alerts remain available within the app after the initial notification has been dismissed. The app also provides emergency preparedness information and contact details for local Emergency Management Committees. More >>
New Pharmac Proposal For Kiwis With Gout
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
“Improving access to medicines in New Zealand is important to patients and their families. That’s why it has been a focus for this Government,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Next Steps Confirmed For Development Levy Reform
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“Creating a more predictable system for housing growth, with the infrastructure to support it, is an important step in fixing the basics and building the future.” More >>
India FTA Passes With Significant Majority
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
“The India FTA opens the door for Kiwi exporters to one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies. Parliament today overwhelmingly backed the long term benefits the agreement will deliver for all New Zealanders,” says Mr Todd McClay. More >>
New Mobile Units Expand Access To Breast Screening
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
"Extending free screening to women aged 70 to 74 gives thousands more women the chance to have breast cancer detected early," says Women's Minister Nicola Grigg. More >>
Release Of Years 0-10 Curriculum Marks Education Milestone
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Content for the entire national curriculum will be updated into the online Parent Portal by the start of next year so that parents can easily access and understand the content. More >>
Govt Accepts Recommendations In The Phillips Inquiry
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The circumstances of this case were exceptional, if not unique, however lessons must nonetheless be learned, particularly how agencies should work and operate together, Louise Upston says. More >>
More Improvements To Strengthen Local Govt Act
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Several amendments are being made, including to support council-controlled water organisation borrowing and ensure a smoother transition to the new system for council codes of conduct and standing orders. More >>
Development Contributions Strengthened To Recover Fast-Track Infrastructure Costs
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
“Fast-track is helping desperately needed housing, infrastructure, energy and investment projects move through the consenting system without being bogged down in unnecessary red tape,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
New GP Guidance Supports Fairer Assessments For Older Drivers
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
The updated guidance confirms that older drivers should not undergo routine cognitive screening based on age alone. Health practitioners should assess each person individually and use cognitive screening where there is a clinical reason. More >>
Susan O’Regan Appointed QEII National Trust Chair
Monday, 14 September 2026, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Susan O’Regan is a Waikato dairy farmer with strong connections to the rural community, and a current Crown appointment of the Waikato River Authority. More >>
