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Additional Domestic Student Places For Veterinary Science At Massey University

Friday, 9 October 2026, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government

The grant will offset the temporary loss of international fee revenue associated with increasing domestic enrolments until the university can return to higher international capacity. More >>

Food And Fibre Exports Hit Record $65.2 Billion

Friday, 9 October 2026, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government

Kiwi farmers and growers keep delivering for the New Zealand economy, Mr McClay says. More >>

Next Steps In Fight Against Organised Crime

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has made a series of decisions to improve our response to TSOC, including appointing a Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG), and putting in place a new TSOC strategy and Action Plan, Ms Costello says. More >>

Government Cracks Down On Rockpool Vandals

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government

“Kiwis should be able to enjoy our coastline & gather kaimoana but we have a responsibility to make sure fisheries resources are protected for all to enjoy. This broad prohibition strikes that balance,” says Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. More >>

Government Moves To End Prolonged Confinement Of Dogs

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

"This is about the small minority of owners who leave their dogs shut away day after day, to the point where the dog shows clear signs of harm," says Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard. More >>

Provider Selected For In-Person Citizenship Test

Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government

Aspeq Limited will work alongside the Department of Internal Affairs to design a managed service covering the booking, payment and delivery of citizenship tests across New Zealand. More >>

Regulation Ministry Sets Sites On Building Sector

Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Building and Construction Simon Watts says the review will complement the significant programme of building system reforms already underway. More >>

Taking $14.6 Million Off Criminals To Protect New Zealanders

Monday, 5 October 2026, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government

The Proceeds of Crime Fund has allocated $14.587 million to initiatives focused on fewer victims and safer communities. More >>

Dry Dock Project Moves To Expert Consideration

Monday, 5 October 2026, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government

“This is another important milestone for the project. Clearing this first procedural step means an expert panel can now consider the application for this nationally and regionally significant piece of infrastructure,” Mr Jones says. More >>

Working Capital Grants For Regional Airlines

Monday, 5 October 2026, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government

“Ministers have agreed that $5.7 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) will be made available for working capital grants for regional airlines." More >>

Land Secured For South Auckland Hospital

Saturday, 3 October 2026, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Location was a critical consideration. We wanted a site that would be easy for patients, families, staff, and visitors to access, whether they are travelling by train, bus, or car, says Health Minister Simeon Brown. More >>

Pharmacies To Provide More Funded Medicines

Friday, 2 October 2026, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government

“It’s important to Kiwis that they have fast access to the medicines they need close to home. Today’s proposal is one more step this Government is taking to achieve that goal,” Mr Seymour says. More >>

Next Steps For Nelson Tasman Weather Radar

Friday, 2 October 2026, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government

Mr Meager says Nelson Tasman has limited radar coverage, relying largely on the Wellington radar, which cannot adequately monitor parts of northwest Tasman. More >>

Beekeepers Get More Certainty On American Foulbrood Management

Thursday, 1 October 2026, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government

The current plan has served New Zealand well since 1998. These changes are not a major redesign. More >>

Patient Community Helps Improve Access To Paediatric Cancer Medicines For Young Kiwis

Thursday, 1 October 2026, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

“Some young people with paediatric-origin cancers receive very similar treatment as children but may have different access to funded medicines depending on whether they are treated in a paediatric or adult oncology service,” says Mr David Seymour. More >>

Free Breast Screening Extends To Women Aged 71 From Today

Thursday, 1 October 2026, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government

"Breast cancer is the most common cancer among New Zealand women, with around 3,700 diagnosed every year. Extending free screening means more of those cancers will be found early, when they're most treatable," Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>