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A Better Path For Apprentices And Trainees

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government

Beginning next year, the Government will introduce a new, independent, and industry-led model for work-based learning. Public and industry consultation clearly showed that this model was the preferred option, and this Government is proud to deliver the ... More >>

Continued Progress In Cyclone Recovery

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government

The Crown cost-share agreements with these councils provided more than $1.6 billion for the council-led Category 3 residential property buyouts, flood risk mitigation and local transport projects. More >>

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 >>

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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 >>

Statement From ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar On Terrorist Attack In Kashmir

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:38 am | ACT New Zealand

“Every human being has inherent dignity and deserves to live in peace. Disputes must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy – not through cowardly acts of brutality.” ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar said. 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 >>

Transparency Needed On Changes To Early Childhood Education

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“David Seymour should focus on growing the number of qualified teachers so more children get the support they deserve,” Labour’s early childhood education spokesperson, Jan Tinetti said. 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 >>

Greens Call On Government To Halt Changes To Early Childhood Education

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 2:26 pm | Green Party

“Every child deserves the best possible start in life, we cannot afford to place their future in the hands of companies with more interest in profit than the wellbeing of our tamariki,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Early Childhood Education ... 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 >>

Te Pāti Māori Make Submission To Privileges Committee In Absentia

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 11:12 am | Te Pati Maori

“A written submission qualifies as having attended the hearing and as such, we have fulfilled our obligations according to standing orders, and we expect our submission to be treated as such, said Te Pāti Māori Co-leader, Rawiri Waititi. 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 >>

Govt Funding Needed To Combat Invasive Seaweed

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Government funding of $15 million to combat caulerpa in Northland is not enough. Tonnes of it have washed up on shores following Cyclone Tam." 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 >>

New Zealand First Introduces Bill Defining ‘Woman’ And ‘Man’ In Law

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:32 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First is the only party that campaigned on keeping men out of women’s sports, keeping men out of women's and girl's changing rooms, and we have received two petitions this term calling for protecting the term ‘woman’ in legislation. 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 >>

Labour Marks The Passing Of Pope Francis

Monday, 21 April 2025, 9:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Throughout his papacy, he showed deep compassion and an unwavering commitment to social justice, inclusion and the dignity of every person. More >>

PM Sends Condolences On Passing Of Pope Francis

Monday, 21 April 2025, 9:05 pm | New Zealand Government

“It is a time of great sorrow for all those who have admired Pope Francis’ compassion and humility,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>

Compulsory Consent Education Proposed In Schools

Friday, 18 April 2025, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

The Ministry of Education has released the draft relationships and sexuality framework for consultation. It was developed by Ministry of Education subject matter experts and quality assured by both internal and external experts. It outlines the proposed ... More >>

Kiwis Caught Flat-Footed By Easter Booze Rules Challenged To Speak Up

Friday, 18 April 2025, 7:15 am | ACT New Zealand

If you’re sick of being denied choice on Easter, I’d strongly urge you to make an online submission in support of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill says ACT ... More >>

Prime Minister To Visit The United Kingdom And Türkiye

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government

“New Zealand has enduring bonds with both the UK and Türkiye, forged through our shared history. I’m looking forward to reinforcing these bonds,” PrimeMinister Christopher Luxon says. More >>

Next Steps On Emergency Ocean Response Capability

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has decided to continue to explore procuring an emergency ocean response capability, on a predominantly user-pays basis. We are interested in testing the willingness of users (public and industry) to pay a levy to fund a permanent response ... More >>

Backing Community-led Biodiversity Protection

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

The Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai has chosen 20 groups who applied to the DOC Community Fund for support in protecting threatened species and ecosystems across Aotearoa New Zealand. A total of 291 groups applied for the 2025 funding round. More >>

Boot Camps Blog Post Fails To Provide Clarity

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“The Government was widely warned this experiment would fail. Decades of evidence shows this, and the Royal Commission uncovered the severe harm that’s happened before." More >>

Inflation Rises And Families Feel The Squeeze

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“With the shift to final year fees-free, prospective students are also being hit with a 22.6 percent increase in the cost to study right now. Coupled with rents and food prices, it’s a particularly hard time to be a student,” Barbara Edmonds ... More >>

Stay Safe On Our Roads This Easter

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government

“Drive sober, wear your seatbelt, ensure you’re well rested, and stick to the speed limit. Simple decisions like putting on your seatbelt and avoiding distractions, such as cell phones, while driving make a big difference in keeping yourself and ... More >>

Over 200,000 New Zealanders To Benefit From Medicines Funding Boost

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government

The funding boost of $604 million over four years has allowed Pharmac to fund or widen access to 59 medicines so far, with five more being considered for funding as of today. More >>

Latest Figures Confirm Inflation Back Under Control

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government

“This is the third consecutive quarter that inflation has remained within the bank’s target range and confirms the era of high inflation is over,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>

Enduring Pacific Bonds Reinforced

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government

This visit has helped us to gain a fresh understanding of priorities from right across the region, in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia – and what more New Zealand can do to help. More >>

More Jobseekers Finding Work

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

Quarterly benefit numbers released by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) today show more than 23,000 clients receiving a main benefit found employment in the March 2025 quarter – an increase of 2,421 people, or 11.6 percent on the same period ... More >>

Minister Welcomes Newest Electricity Retailer

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Our energy system should be supporting our businesses and industries to compete on the global stage by making sure they have access to reliable, affordable energy, says Energy Minister Simon Watts. More >>

Earthquake & Renewable Energy A Focus In Vanuatu

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Government

“New Zealand will work with the Vanuatu Government over coming weeks to identify priority areas to focus our efforts,” Mr Peters says. More >>

Courts’ Caseflow Management Going Digital

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Current court and tribunal processes are largely paper-based and underpinned by outdated software. These manual processes don’t meet the public’s expectation of a modern, streamlined service. More >>

Govt Doesn’t Know How To Fund New Hospitals

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Work was underway on building Dunedin’s much needed new hospital, but National paused it and cost Dunedin residents years of better care because of it. More >>

Ngarewa-Packer: Fast-Tracking Seabed Mining Ignores Māori Opposition And Environmental Precedent

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 1:48 pm | Te Pati Maori

The attempt to bypass environmental scrutiny through the Fast-Track Bill is a direct affront to the integrity of our legal system which has repeatedly rejected this destructive proposal through the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. More >>

Government Moves To Improve Freshwater Farm Plans

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is delivering on its commitment to make freshwater farm plans more practical and affordable, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announced today. More >>

David Seymour: Speech To Business Canterbury

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 1:32 pm | ACT New Zealand

Business is not exploitative, sinister, or deceptive. It’s actually very simple. Four types of people achieve together what they couldn’t do alone. More >>

$10 Million For Only 215 Students In Charter Schools

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Each student in a charter school is costing the taxpayer more than five times what it costs per student in state schools. This is what happened last time. Yet again we are watching public education money being siphoned off into private hands with ... More >>

Leaner Reserve Bank Should Restore Inflation-Fighting Focus

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 12:30 pm | ACT New Zealand

Under Labour, the Reserve Bank used its resources to weigh into climate change and Treaty issues. Labour also distracted the bank further from its inflation-fighting mission by giving it a new employment target. More >>

SH1 Central North Island Now Smoother And Safer

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Across the Tīrau to Waiouru project, 32 contracting firms worked for over 110,000 hours. At the project’s peak, 145 truckloads of roading metal were being delivered every day across the closed sections of state highway. More >>

Welcome Insights To Make Hospitality Thrive

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government

The Hospitality Summit has been a key initiative allowing greater alignment across the hospitality and tourism sectors. The input of hospitality leaders has been instrumental in delivering our Tourism Boost. The shared knowledge of leaders has been invaluable ... More >>

Reserve Bank Funding Reduction Agreed

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government

The bank initially sought funding of $1.03 billion for the coming five years, but the Treasury advised me that that amount did not represent good value for money. More >>

Health Infrastructure Plan Released

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

“This is a first for New Zealand – a single, long-term plan that lays out a clear pipeline for health infrastructure,” Mr Brown says. More >>

Government Launches Regulatory Review Into Telecommunications

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government

Telecommunications touch almost every part of modern life. With 7.22 million active connections—around 1.4 per New Zealander—this sector is as essential as electricity and water. More >>

Fiji And New Zealand: An Indispensable Partnership

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government

“New Zealand and Fiji share an indispensable partnership in the Pacific,” Mr Peters says, following his meeting in Nadi last night with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. “In these uncertain times, the Fiji-New Zealand relationship must deliver ... More >>