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A new release is available from Hon David Seymour.
Attendance management plans required by law
Associate Education Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Education Training Amendment Bill (No 2) at third reading.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
A new release is available from Hon David Seymour.
A new joint release is available from Hon Erica Stanford, Hon Dr Shane Reti and Hon David Seymour.
Ensuring students get a world-leading education
The Government’s ensuring schools have a sharpened focus on lifting student achievement and attendance, education workforce governance is fit-for-purpose, and freedom of expression is upheld in universities, wit
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November 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A new joint release is available from Hon Erica Stanford, Hon Dr Shane Reti and Hon David Seymour.
A new joint release is available from Hon Judith Collins KC and Hon Mark Mitchell.
Damning IPCA report prompts oversight move
The Government is taking steps to establish the strongest possible oversight of the New Zealand Police following a damning report into the Police handling of complaints against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:43 AM
A new joint release is available from Hon Judith Collins KC and Hon Mark Mitchell.
A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
Traffic congestion-busting Bill passes third reading
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, marking a major step forward in tackling congestion and improving travel times on New Zealand’
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November 11, 2025 at 4:28 AM
A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
A new joint release is available from Hon Chris Bishop and Hon Mark Mitchell.
Government cracks down on drug drivers
Drivers under the influence of drugs will soon face tougher enforcement on New Zealand roads, with the Government confirming which drugs will be screened under the new oral-fluid roadside testing regime, Transpo
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November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A new joint release is available from Hon Chris Bishop and Hon Mark Mitchell.
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
Radiology upgrade to double scanning capacity in Hawke’s Bay
More than 10,000 additional MRI and CT scans will be delivered each year for Hawke’s Bay patients, enabling faster diagnoses, following the completion of Stage 1 of the radiology upgrade at Hawke’s Bay Fallen So
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November 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
A new release is available from Hon Nicole McKee.
Fairer, fit-for-purpose Arms Act to improve public safety
Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Arms Act 1983 with a new law that’s fairer, fit for purpose, and improves the safety of New Zealanders, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A new release is available from Hon Nicole McKee.
A new release is available from Hon Todd McClay.
New China-NZ deals and partnerships worth $450m
Up to $450 million of new deals and partnerships were concluded this week at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A new release is available from Hon Todd McClay.
A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
Way forward for Christchurch housing growth
Christchurch City Council has met its Housing Growth Target and is therefore able to withdraw part of Plan Change 14, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
New pathway to grow GP workforce
Expressions of interest open today for graduate doctors keen to gain hands-on experience in general practice and other community-based settings across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:40 AM
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
Cutting-edge X-ray technology now in Stratford
The Stratford community in Taranaki will benefit from improved access to diagnostic services with the installation of a new state-of-the-art digital X-ray system at the Stratford Health Centre, Health Minister S
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November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
A new release is available from Hon Nicole McKee.
Disrupting organised criminals and taking their money to fight meth
The Government is using money seized from criminals to fund a nationwide campaign against methamphetamine use and is moving to make it easier to strip gangs of their illegal profits, Associate Justi
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November 9, 2025 at 3:36 AM
A new release is available from Hon Nicole McKee.
A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.
Action plan to combat methamphetamine harm
The Government has agreed to a bold and comprehensive action plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:10 AM
A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.
A new release is available from Hon James Meager.
Kiwis to have their say on Herds of Special Interest
New Zealanders will soon be able to have their say on plans to manage sika and wapiti deer as the country’s first two Herds of Special Interest (HOSI), Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has confirmed.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:50 AM
A new release is available from Hon James Meager.
A new joint release is available from Hon Todd McClay and Hon Mark Patterson.
Rural Support Trust funding boost to further help storm-hit southerners
The Government has announced further funding to help farmers and growers recover from significant storm damage in Southland, and the Clutha and Hurunui districts, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities
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November 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A new joint release is available from Hon Todd McClay and Hon Mark Patterson.
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
New life-saving bypass machines for Auckland
Cardiothoracic patients from across New Zealand will benefit from eight new state-of-the-art heart and lung bypass machines at Auckland City Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
A new release is available from Hon Todd McClay.
McClay to promote trade in China, UAE, India, Singapore and Australia
Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay left yesterday to visit China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, Singapore and Australia to strengthen trade relationships and promote New Zealand’s interests on the
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November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A new release is available from Hon Todd McClay.
A new release is available from Hon Todd McClay.
Momentum builds in India-NZ partnership
The first official visit by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and an Indian trade delegation has accelerated trade talks and deepened business ties, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:58 AM
A new release is available from Hon Todd McClay.
A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
Fast-track approval for Drury Metro Centre
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of a major metropolitan development project in Auckland.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.
Mōkai Pātea settlement takes major step
The Crown has today signed an agreement in principle to settle the historical Treaty claims of Mōkai Pātea, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:05 AM
A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.
A new release is available from Hon David Seymour.
New school lunch programme serves communities and taxpayers
Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that from Term 1 2026 the new school lunch programme will deliver affordable, nutritious lunches, on time to contributing primary schools every day.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A new release is available from Hon David Seymour.
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
Life-changing cancer care closer to home in Taranaki
Patients across Taranaki now have access to world-class cancer care closer to home with the official opening of the Taranaki Cancer Centre, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
A new release is available from Hon Matt Doocey.
Gumboot Friday continuing to deliver results
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is pleased to celebrate Gumboot Friday today, a fantastic initiative helping thousands of young people access free mental health support faster.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A new release is available from Hon Matt Doocey.
A new release is available from Hon Louise Upston.
New appointments to the Charities Registration Board
Julie Hardaker and Leighton Evans have been appointed to the Charities Registration Board, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Louise Upston says.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A new release is available from Hon Louise Upston.
A new release is available from Hon Nicola Willis.
Boosting New Zealand’s film industry
The Government is making targeted updates to the International Screen Production Rebate to ensure New Zealand remains a competitive and attractive destination for global film, television, and stream
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November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A new release is available from Hon Nicola Willis.