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Stage 3 Of Major Auckland Hospital Upgrade Funded
Monday, 9 June 2025, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
These upgrades are about ensuring Auckland Hospital is able to deliver reliable care for patients and has increased resilience through upgraded systems More >>
Bringing Families Together With Parent Boost
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 8:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Beginning in September, a new ‘Parent Boost’ visa would grant the parents of New Zealand citizens and residents multi-entry access for up to five years, provided they meet specific health, income, and insurance requirements. More >>
New Parent Visa Delivers On ACT Commitment
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 7:32 pm | ACT New Zealand
Ultimately, this visa makes New Zealand a more attractive destination for the talent we need to drive economic growth. A skilled workforce means more productivity, stronger communities, and more prosperity for all New Zealanders. More >>
Govt Parent Boost Changes Prioritise Rich Over Poor
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 7:27 pm | Green Party
“The Government is essentially telling thousands of migrant families that if your parents don’t have a quarter of a million in funds, they are not welcome here,” says the Green Party spokesperson for Immigration Ricardo Menéndez March. More >>
Jones To Singapore For Major Energy Conference
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
“I look forward to meeting oil and gas explorers and producers on the sidelines of the conference to discuss ways we can open new pathways for investment and opportunities for the oil and gas sector in New Zealand,” says Resources Minister Shane Jones. More >>
Manawatū Gorge Replacement Opens Toll-Free
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“We had to campaign hard against a National Government that wanted to slap a toll on locals who had already waited a long time for this road to open," says Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere. More >>
Manawatū Tararua Highway Open For Business
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Constructing this new road required remarkable engineering. The road features six bridges, two of which are more than 300-metres in length, and features to minimise the risk of erosion and slips. More >>
Full Speed Ahead For Fast-Track Projects
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Fast-track Approvals Act contains a list of 149 projects which, from 7 February, have been able to apply to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for consideration by an expert panel. More >>
Government Congratulates Ahuwhenua Trophy Winners
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“Sheep and beef farms are the backbone of the Māori primary sector, valued at over $12 billion, and these awards honour the landowners, rangatira and kaimahi who keep that success going,” says Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka. More >>
E-Bike Upgrades For New Zealand Cycle Trails
Friday, 6 June 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The first round of the Electrifying the Great Rides Fund approved $478,750 of co-funding to install 10 e-bike charging stations on two Great Rides. The second round will open on 1 August 2025 for one month. Applicants will be able to find more information ... More >>
Speaker Of The House To Visit Japan On Official Delegation
Friday, 6 June 2025, 11:06 am | Office of the Speaker
During the visit, Mr Speaker will hold official talks with Speaker Nukaga and engage with other senior parliamentary leaders, including the President of the House of Councillors and members of the National Diet of Japan. More >>
Decisions On Christchurch Intensification Plan
Friday, 6 June 2025, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
“In December 2024, the Council accepted the majority of the Independent Hearings Panel’s (IHP) recommendations on those parts of Plan Change 14 subject to Policies 3 and 4 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 (NPS-UD),” Minister ... More >>
Bringing ENT Care Closer To Home In Northland
Friday, 6 June 2025, 8:10 am | New Zealand Government
The service supports procedures such as endoscopy, vertigo manoeuvres, treatment for otitis media, adult grommet insertions, and removal of foreign bodies from the ear, nose, or throat. It also enables outpatient bookings for ENT surgeries including ... More >>
Green Party Condemns Decision To Suspend Te Pāti Māori Members
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 6:16 pm | Green Party
The severity of the punishment sought by the Privileges Committee was unprecedented and has raised serious concerns on whether this is a new standard that will only apply when haka, waiata, and other tikanga Māori are expressed in the House. More >>
Government Continues To Respond To Royal Commission Into Abuse In Care
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal Commission made 95 recommendations in its 2021 redress report, and 138 in its final report in 2024. Of these 233 recommendations overall, 207 are addressed to the Crown, of these, 85 have been either accepted, partially accepted or we have ... More >>
Space Scholarships For Seven University Students
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The students, Asif Rasha (Auckland University of Technology), Shivam Desai (University of Auckland), Felix Goddard, Jack Patterson (University of Canterbury), Mark Bishop, Sofie Claridge and Taran John (Victoria University of Wellington), received their ... More >>
Foreign Minister To Visit Europe, Indonesia
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
In Nice, Minister Peters will attend the Pacific-FranceSummit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron; represent New Zealand at the third United Nations Ocean Conference; and hold a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts from around ... More >>
Timid Tariff Response Fails New Zealanders
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“It’s not just disappointing that the Government hasn’t been able to negotiate lower tariffs given the very low level of tariffs we impose on goods and services from the US, it could mean greater costs for all of New Zealanders." More >>
Gas Data Proves Government Correct To Act Now
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has committed, through Budget 2025, $200 million over four years for Crown co-investment in new domestic gas field developments, allowing the Government to take a commercial stake of up to 15 percent in new gas projects that feed the ... More >>
Refreshed Strategy Released To Tackle Gambling Harm
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
The updated strategy includes a targeted investment of over $81 million to improve access to support, strengthen prevention and early intervention and reduce the impact of gambling-related harm across New Zealand. More >>
Fifth Year In A Row Of Equal Gender Representation On Public Sector Boards
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Nicola Grigg is delighted to see that women’s representation in public sector governance remains strong, and that women also continue to be well-represented in Board chair positions – at 44.5 percent. More >>
New Zealand To Host Consultations On Bougainville At Burnham
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
The ‘Burnham Consultations’ will be held at Burnham Military Camp at the request of Sir Jerry Mateparae, as independent moderator. The discussions will be led by Sir Jerry and his United Nations team. More >>
Disability Taskforce Extended As Budget Funding Boosts System
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Support Services Taskforce was established to lead the implementation of these recommendations. That important work is progressing well, and I am now looking to the Taskforce to lead more work to further strengthen the system. More >>
New Waikeria Prison Facility Opens
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
As the prison population continues to increase, this new facility will help ensure Corrections has the right level of capacity and resources to keep its staff, people in prison, and the public safe. More >>
Time’s Up For Anti-Farmer Activism – ACT Welcomes Fish & Game Reforms
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:02 am | ACT New Zealand
Fish & Game was never meant to be a political battering ram for anti-farming ideology. It exists to serve licence holders – and many of those are farmers. ACT is proud to back these changes and proud to stand with rural New Zealand. More >>
Courts Making Strong Gains On Timeliness
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Delays in the justice system affect everyone, from victims and applicants to their families. The delays can erode confidence in the system. That’s why I’m pleased to say we’ve turned a corner, says Minister for Courts Nicole McKee. More >>
More Classrooms For Children With High Needs
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
$30 million through Budget 2025 will expand specialist school property across New Zealand. Investment will fund the construction of 18 new satellite classrooms at host schools nationwide and 5 additional classrooms at two base specialist schools, ... More >>
Fish & Game Reforms To Modernise Organisation
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
A stand-alone Fish & Game Act will be created, to better recognise the organisation’s contribution to helping New Zealanders hunt and fish, says Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager. More >>
Investment To Grow Number Of Forensic Beds
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 has reprioritised almost $51 million over four years to help those with acute mental health and addiction needs to access appropriate specialist forensic services in a timely manner. The investment will also support additional step-down ... More >>
Government To Protect And Enhance Milford Sound Piopiotahi
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The first tranche of decisions from the Milford Opportunities Project, announced today, also provide certainty to operators by confirming that cruise ships will continue to access the fjord, and Milford Aerodrome will be retained. More >>
National Party Bill To Crackdown On Anti-social Behaviour
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 12:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
Our Government has made significant progress in restoring law and order. Violent crime, victimisations, assaults and serious assaults are all down, and we’ve put more cops on the beat to make Kiwis feel safe, Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton says. More >>
New Tools To Fight Retail Crime Welcomed
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
“This is great news for businesses that are considering using the technology as a means to protect their livelihoods," said Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Protecting Families By Protecting Pets – A National Call To Action
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 7:21 am | New Zealand Government
“Together, we can shine a light on this issue and bring about change. Let’s make sure no family member – two-legged or four-legged – is left behind in the journey to safety,” says Mrs Chhour. More >>
International Visitor Spending On The Up
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
International Visitor Survey results show for the year ending March 2025, international tourism contributed $12.2 billion to New Zealand’s economy, up 9.2 per cent compared to the previous year. More >>
Luxon Must End Climate Denial Speculation
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 12:57 pm | Green Party
“While the Government doesn’t tend to show any care for people and the planet, perhaps they would understand that pushing ahead with this agenda poses huge risks for our international exports, climate and trade agreements." More >>
Building Consent System Productivity On The Rise
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Latest data shows 92.7 percent of building consent applications and 96.8 percent of code compliance certificates were processed within the statutory timeframe in the first quarter of 2025. More >>
WorkSafe Makes Significant Shift To Rebalance Its Activities, Launches Road Cone Hotline
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 6:42 am | New Zealand Government
The tipline will be complemented by a joint engagement programme by WorkSafe with NZTA and key industry stakeholders, educating those involved with temporary traffic management to adopt a risk-based approach. More >>
Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 21 May 2025
Monday, 2 June 2025, 8:42 am | Hansard
Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) for 21 May 2025 More >>
Top Sportspeople Recognised With Honours
Monday, 2 June 2025, 6:02 am | New Zealand Government
“My congratulations to all our sportspeople honoured this year. Your contributions continue to shape New Zealand’s sporting legacy and inspire us all,” says Sport and Recreation Minister, Mark Mitchell. More >>
King’s Birthday Honours Recognise Significant Contributions Of Māori
Monday, 2 June 2025, 5:59 am | New Zealand Government
“The impressive mahi of Māori recipients this year are too numerous to mention. They have been honoured for achievements across many fields – it is my privilege to recognise all of them today and to highlight just some examples,” Māori Development ... More >>
King’s Birthday Honours Recognises Contributions To Health
Monday, 2 June 2025, 5:56 am | New Zealand Government
“I thank all of the people receiving honours today for their contributions to research, clinical expertise, and innovation, along with their relentless focus on improving the health of New Zealanders,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
King’s Birthday Honours Recognise Services To Education
Monday, 2 June 2025, 5:53 am | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand’s education system is world-leading. Dr Hood, Professor Spoonley and the other honourees have played an important part in achieving this. I thank them all for their incredible contribution and service to New Zealand,” Education ... More >>
Outstanding New Zealanders Honoured
Monday, 2 June 2025, 5:50 am | New Zealand Government
I am inordinately proud that twice every year, we can easily find dozens of outstanding citizens to honour this way, and I would like to thank all of the New Zealanders on this list for their service and achievements, says Prime Minister Christopher ... More >>
ACT New Zealand Celebration Brunch
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 1:24 pm | ACT New Zealand
Today’s an opportunity to thank you for all your efforts setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of New Zealanders, and recommit ourselves to the mission of promoting a free society, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Focus On Unruly Tenants Brushes Up Behaviour
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking an approach that ultimately benefits everyone involved, by reducing negative behaviour through formal warnings and following through with real consequences in the rare circumstances that behaviour doesn’t improve. More >>
NZ And India Cement Progress As Four-Country Tour Ends
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Winston Peters noted that, over the past 18 months, New Zealand and India had made concrete steps towards closer engagement across a wide range of domains, including defence and security, trade and economic cooperation, ... More >>
Extra Hydro Generation Secured To Support Energy Security
Friday, 30 May 2025, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The agreement reached today allows for more flexible drawdown rates once the lakes reach lower operating levels, enabling Meridian to continue generating when lake levels are low. More >>
New Christchurch Health Accommodation Will Provide For Those In Need
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The 54 apartments across two buildings will add to the existing 26 apartments available at Rānui House. The new facilities offered include one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as studio rooms, to meet different patients’ and families’ needs. More >>
Final Recipient Announced As Round Two Of Innovation Fund Opens
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Once fully operational, Tend’s new service is expected to deliver more than 15,000 sessions to more than 5,000 people, which is another significant step towards the Government’s commitment to strengthen people’s access to mental health and addiction ... More >>
McClay To Champion NZ’s Trade Interests At OECD And In Brussels
Friday, 30 May 2025, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay will travel to Europe to advance New Zealand’s trade interests. McClay will attend meetings in Switzerland, Paris, and Brussels with various trade ministers and commissioners. More >>
ACC Minister Accepts Board Chair’s Resignation
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Scott Simpson accepted the resignation of ACC Board Chair Dr. Tracey Batten. Current Deputy Chair David Hunt will be the Interim Chair, with the resignation effective June 11, 2025. More >>
Supercharging Science To Inspire Next Generation
Friday, 30 May 2025, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 is investing $39.9 million over four years into developing and delivering science kits for schools nationwide. More >>
Over $6,000 Raised For Breast Cancer Foundation NZ At Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Friday, 30 May 2025, 11:12 am | ACT New Zealand
The event was co-hosted by Tāmaki MP Brooke van Velden and Epsom MP David Seymour with proceeds supporting research, education, and patient care across New Zealand. More >>
110km/h Speed Limit Consultation Begins For SH1 Transmission Gully And Raumati Straights
Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
This is all part of the Coalition Government’s agenda to deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the economy, reduce travel times and increase the productivity of our transport network. We’re committed to providing state highways that help people ... More >>
New High Commissioner To The UK Announced
Friday, 30 May 2025, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Over his 40-year career at the Ministry, Mr Cooper has held several important roles including as New Zealand’s Ambassador to Japan, Russia, and Türkiye. More >>
Measures To Encourage Student Attendance At School Strengthened
Friday, 30 May 2025, 7:36 am | New Zealand Government
“The Ministry of Education is proactively contacting Attendance Service providers and schools to ensure parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are referred to the Ministry,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Govt’s Budget Balanced On The Backs Of Low-Income Families
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 6:38 pm | Green Party
“Poverty is a political choice this coalition is repeatedly choosing. Once again, we see the wellbeing of thousands sacrificed in the name of superficial savings and cowardly games of political hot potato,” says Ricardo Menéndez March. More >>
New Zealand’s Relationship With Nepal Reaches New Heights
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
During his visit to Nepal, Mr Peters announced a NZ$1.8 million partnership with the Himalayan Trust to deliver quality education in the Solukhumbu District over five years. More >>
Mental Health Cuts Lead To Overwhelmed EDs
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s plan to transition from a police-led response to a mental health-response to mental health crises has no clear strategy and no dedicated roadmap. It’s also coming too late, given the scale of need and violent incidences already occurring ... More >>
National Caves To ACT To Ram Through Regulatory Standards Bill
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Prime Minister failed to show leadership on the Treaty Principles Bill – and he’s failing again. Christopher Luxon is clearly too weak to stand up to David Seymour. More >>
