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Minister attending US Pacific investment summit

· February 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Customs Minister Casey Costello will travel to Honolulu this week to represent New Zealand at the United States’ Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit. “The...

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Government invests to support energy security

· February 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed it will buy up to $200 million of new Genesis Energy shares as part of a capital raise announced by the company...

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Move-on orders to target disorderly behaviour

· February 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places, Justice Minister Paul...

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Move-on orders build on progress in Auckland CBD

· February 22, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New move-on powers for Police, announced today, are a key part of the Government’s action plan to create a thriving Auckland city centre, Auckland Minister Simeon...

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$3.5m boost to restore fire-damaged Tongariro

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $3.5 million in the restoration of 3000-plus hectares of Tongariro National Park destroyed by two major fires last year, Conservation Minister Tama...

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Ship upgrade to improve coastal resilience in disasters

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s ability to support communities following natural disasters and other major emergencies will be improved by an investment into a key coastal bulk ship upgrade,...

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Government supports Falls Dam planning work

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in the future resilience of Central Otago’s primary industries with a $2 million Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) loan to support pre‑construction work...

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Government awards primary sector student scholarships

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Six tertiary students have been awarded scholarships as part of efforts to support farmers and growers on-the-ground, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew...

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Work begins on new inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on a rapid‑build inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The 28‑bed ward will allow services to be relocated...

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Charter schools strengthen Crown-Tūhoe relationship

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced Te Kura Awhitu, sponsored by the Tūhoe Charitable Trust, will open by Term 2 2026 as a charter school. ...

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Bill paves way for MCERT

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced legislation to Parliament to establish the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), a key step in delivering its ambitious...

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Te Huia service extension welcomed

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Transport Agency’s decision to extend the Waikato-Auckland passenger rail service Te Huia is welcomed, Rail Minister Winston Peters says. “Te Huia came into...

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Public engagement on civil and political rights

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Public engagement on civil and political rights The Government wants to hear from the public and civil society organisations before 19 March 2026...

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Tourists through new pathway triple in two months

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new travel option that enables eligible Chinese and Pacific visitors to cross the ditch to New Zealand visa free is bringing in a considerable boost...

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Appointments to Nursing Council of New Zealand

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced four appointments to the Nursing Council of New Zealand, ensuring the Council continues to provide effective leadership across the...

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More flexibility for Auckland housing plan

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will amend the Resource Management Act to reduce the minimum housing capacity required for Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120 from just over 2 million...

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Club red tape kicked for touch

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Sports clubs, RSAs and other community clubs are set to benefit from changes allowing them to choose between a club licence or an on-licence for serving...

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$80m RIF funding for critical minerals projects

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ring-fenced $80 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development...

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New Zealand Climate Change Ambassador appointed

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has announced the appointment of Stuart Calman as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador. “I am pleased to welcome Stuart to this...

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Crucial SH35 connection restored

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government State Highway 35 will once more connect Tairāwhiti to eastern Bay of Plenty, when it reopens at 7am tomorrow, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. It’s been...

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Next stop for the Northwest Busway

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government NZTA has applied for statutory approvals for the Northwest Busway project under the Fast‑track Approvals Act (FTAA), marking a major milestone for a project that will...