OSI archive

New Zealand Government

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NZ and the Nordic Region: cooperating for the future

· October 31, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the five Nordic countries will deepen and intensify their cooperation, driven by common strategic assessments, values and national development aspirations, Foreign Minister Winston...

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Minister to attend ASEAN Defence meeting

· October 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Judith Collins will today travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). “In times...

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NZDF liaison officer deployed to Israel

· October 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Defence Force has deployed a liaison officer to Israel to help inform the Government on possible next steps on the Gaza peace deal,...

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Direction set for Auckland’s new housing plan

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has formally confirmed the Streamlined Planning Process that will be used for Auckland Council’s new housing plan, known as Plan Change 120 (PC120), RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says....

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Driving growth through tax work programme

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts has today announced a refreshed Tax and Social Policy Work Programme which sharpens the focus on growing the economy by making New...

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Patient advocates report Pharmac reset is going well

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Pharmac’s Reset Programme is on track, with the completion of first 90-day action plan, Associate Health Minister David Seymour says.  90-day plans promote transparency and accountability....

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Major investments announced on Malaysia visit

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Two significant investments were announced during the visit of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Malaysia this week, in the areas of renewable energy infrastructure and tourism. ...

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Winter cruise season setting sail from Auckland

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the cruise industry is poised for another significant step forward, with the Carnival line announcing a return to homeporting...

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Pet bonds for renters start 1 December

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a...

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Work accelerates on ambitious land transport reforms

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is accelerating progress on its bold work programme to modernise New Zealand’s land transport rules, with public consultation beginning today on three significant areas...

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$60 billion industry protected with biosecurity improvements

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says that changes to New Zealand’s biosecurity laws will strengthen protections against invasive pests and diseases while protecting and promoting economic growth....

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EU Business Summit Opening Address

· October 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou. Ka mihi ki te mana whenua ko Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Kia ora and good morning everyone – its great...

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Refreshed national curriculum to raise achievement

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced the release of the full draft of New Zealand’s new Year 1–10 curriculum, another significant step toward delivering a world-leading...

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New protections and new funds for Hauraki Gulf

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing the biggest step in a generation to restore the Hauraki Gulf / te Pātaka kai a Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi, with...

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District Court Judge appointed

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Whanganui barrister Bernadette Arapere as a District Court Judge.  Judge Arapere (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Maniapoto)...

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Building fit-for-purpose Aged Care

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to an integrated approach to reform the aged care system including the establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Group to recommend changes to...

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New leadership for WorkSafe Board

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has appointed new members to the WorkSafe Board to provide strong governance as WorkSafe refocuses on early engagement...