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A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
Canterbury service keeping people out of hospital
A Canterbury service is helping thousands of people receive timely, quality care in the comfort of their own homes, while freeing up hospital beds for those who need them most, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
Resilience of Auckland City Hospital future-proofed
Auckland City Hospital has completed major upgrades to its critical infrastructure to strengthen resilience and ensure patients continue receiving essential care even during a major event, Health Minister Simeon
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December 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.
Host and theme for Matariki unveiled in Auckland
The Government has unveiled the host iwi and theme for next year’s national broadcast of Matariki, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.
A new release is available from Hon Andrew Hoggard.
Government backs hornet hunt
Intensive efforts are under way to combat yellow-legged hornets from Auckland’s North Shore, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A new release is available from Hon Andrew Hoggard.
A new joint release is available from Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Simon Watts.
Australia-New Zealand 2+2 Climate and Finance Ministers’ Dialogue Joint Statement
The Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and the Hon Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Minister for Energy, welcomed the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer and the Hon
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December 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A new joint release is available from Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Simon Watts.
A new joint release is available from Hon Chris Bishop and Simon Court.
PPP guidance updated to support infrastructure
Updated guidance for Public-Private Partnership projects in New Zealand will provide greater clarity and consistency to the private sector and government agencies, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Under-
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December 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
A new joint release is available from Hon Chris Bishop and Simon Court.
A new joint release is available from Hon Simeon Brown and Hon Dr Shane Reti.
Ground broken on Waikato medical school
Construction is now underway on the Waikato’s new medical school – a major milestone in the Government’s plan to train more GPs and strengthen access to primary care in regional New Zealand, Health Minister Sime
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December 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A new joint release is available from Hon Simeon Brown and Hon Dr Shane Reti.
A new release is available from Hon James Meager.
60,000+ youth to receive early intervention support
More than 60,000 at-risk young Kiwis will benefit from a $20.7 million investment into youth development programmes focused on early intervention and prevention support, Youth Minister James Meager says.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A new release is available from Hon James Meager.
A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
Contract for new SH25 Pepe Stream bridge signed
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has been confirmed for design, consenting, and construction of the new two-lane bridge to replace the Pepe Stream Bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25).
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December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
A new joint release is available from Hon Erica Stanford and Hon Louise Upston.
Welcome boost to tourism as new flight route lands in Auckland
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford are welcoming the first China Eastern Airlines flight connecting Shanghai, Auckland and Buenos Aires, marking a major milest
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December 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
A new joint release is available from Hon Erica Stanford and Hon Louise Upston.
A new release is available from Hon Brooke van Velden.
Community funding guaranteed as Online Gambling Bill moves forward
Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden welcomes the Governance and Administration Committee [Committee] report back of the Online Casino Gambling Bill [Bill].
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December 4, 2025 at 3:13 AM
A new release is available from Hon Brooke van Velden.
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
Expanding access to everyday medicines
Registered nurse prescribers can now prescribe nearly double the number of medicines, significantly expanding access to timely, local care for New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.
A new release is available from Hon Erica Stanford.
Education Minister welcomes settlement for secondary teachers
Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary teachers following a majority vote from Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) members to accept the
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December 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A new release is available from Hon Erica Stanford.
A new release is available from Rt Hon Winston Peters.
NZ to host Parliamentary Assembly on Antarctica
New Zealand will host the third Antarctic Parliamentarians Assembly in Wellington next week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
A new release is available from Rt Hon Winston Peters.
A new joint release is available from Hon Tama Potaka and Hon Casey Costello.
Retirement village rule changes strengthen rights
New Zealanders deserve clarity, fairness, and straight-up information when they move into a retirement village, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A new joint release is available from Hon Tama Potaka and Hon Casey Costello.
A new joint release is available from Hon Shane Jones and Jenny Marcroft.
Tasman’s Port Tarakohe upgrades complete
The completion of a multimillion-dollar upgrade of a key port in Tasman District is a major step forward for economic development and resilience, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Fisheries Under-Sec
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December 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A new joint release is available from Hon Shane Jones and Jenny Marcroft.
A new release is available from Hon Matt Doocey.
Compassionate change underway for stillbirth families
The Government has begun work on making the process of registering a stillbirth more compassionate and supportive for grieving parents, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A new release is available from Hon Matt Doocey.
A new release is available from Hon James Meager.
Resilience work for SH6’s Gates of Haast begins
The Government continues to invest in the resilience of the South Island’s state highways, with $5 million of work underway on critical improvements to State Highway 6 (SH6) around the Gates of Haast, South Island and
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December 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A new release is available from Hon James Meager.
A new joint release is available from Hon Judith Collins KC and Rt Hon Winston Peters.
NZ announces $15m to support defence of Ukraine
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced a $15 million contribution to a NATO and United States initiative to supply Ukraine with weapons and equipment.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A new joint release is available from Hon Judith Collins KC and Rt Hon Winston Peters.
A new release is available from Hon Louise Upston.
Amped to the max: first boost for Kiwi events
The first tranche of the Government’s major events funding announced today showcases many exciting international and homegrown music acts, sports matches, arts and cultural events kicking off in 2026.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A new release is available from Hon Louise Upston.
A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.
Crimes Amendment Bill introduced
Criminals will soon face stronger penalties for attacking first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime with the Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill being introduced.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.
A new release is available from Hon Penny Simmonds.
Farm plastics recycling scheme gets green light
As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A new release is available from Hon Penny Simmonds.
A new release is available from Hon Louise Upston.
Building change for disabled New Zealanders
Recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Louise Upston has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A new release is available from Hon Louise Upston.
A new release is available from Hon Erica Stanford.
Strengthening the immigration system
The Government’s continuing to strengthen and build trust in New Zealand’s immigration system with the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill passing its third reading in Parliam
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December 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A new release is available from Hon Erica Stanford.
A new speech is available from Hon Todd McClay.
Unlocking Growth Through Investment
Good afternoon, I am pleased to be among so many of New Zealand’s business leaders – people who are driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of our economy.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
A new speech is available from Hon Todd McClay.