OSI archive

New Zealand Government

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Iceland and New Zealand enhance practical cooperation

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Iceland are deepening cooperation, in the areas of working holidays, taxation and geothermal energy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced.  “New Zealand and...

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State of local emergency declared for Canterbury

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has declared a state of local emergency for the Canterbury Region, to assist in the response to...

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Appointments to university and wānanga councils

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced five new appointments and three reappointments to the governing councils of Lincoln University, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington...

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Outgoing Electricity Authority Chair thanked

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Electricity Authority Chair Anna Kominik has announced her resignation, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. “I want to acknowledge the work Ms Kominik has led over her...

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First ever reduction of harm in state care residences

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour has today announced the achievement of a reduction of harm in state care residences, the first reduction of its kind in...

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Appointments to board of Airways

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government State-Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown has today announced two leadership appointments to the Airways Corporation of New Zealand. Effective 31 October 2025, current Deputy Chair Darin...

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Charging ahead with solar and sustainable buildings

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up reforms to accelerate sustainable construction in New Zealand, as a new building consent exemption for rooftop solar panels comes into force.  ...

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Strike unfair, unproductive and unnecessary

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tomorrow’s proposed strike is unfair, unproductive and unnecessary and should be called off, Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. “The strike will not help anyone. It...

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Serious youth offending reduction target achieved

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government There has been a 16% reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour, achieving a key government target four years early.  Minister...

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Accelerating bioenergy in New Zealand

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released its Wood Energy Strategy and Action Plan and a Government Statement on Biogas, signalling its strong support for New Zealand’s bioenergy sector....

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Court users report highest satisfaction since 2019

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee is welcoming the encouraging results from the 2025 Court User Survey, saying they reflect the efforts of court staff and ongoing work...

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Commonsense changes to boost capital markets

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making further changes to support business growth and New Zealand’s capital markets, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. “Mandatory climate reporting...

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More affordable homes for whānau in Te Tai Tokerau

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More whānau in Kaikohe will soon have a warm, secure place to call home, through an Iwi – Crown partnership delivering 100 affordable rental homes, Associate...

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Improving protection for people in state care

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is improving the protection for people in state care, with the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill passing its third reading. “This Bill...

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Redress System for survivors of abuse in care

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill passed its first reading this afternoon, Lead Co-ordination Minister for the Crown Response, Erica Stanford says. The Bill...

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Crown facilitator to support Waitaki District Council

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A Crown facilitator will be appointed to assist Waitaki District Council to amend and resubmit its water service delivery plan under Local Water Done Well, Local...

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Supporting students with higher & complex needs

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is launching the Expanded New Zealand Curriculum (NZC), a resource that will support around 12,000 students with high and complex additional needs from Term...

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Court backlog slashed as justice system speeds up

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee is pleased to see faster justice for victims, with the backlog of criminal cases in the District Court falling 20% since April...

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Next steps for Roads of National Significance

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Combined funding of nearly $1.2 billion will see the Government’s Roads of National Significance programme move to the next phase of development, Transport Minister Chris Bishop...

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Supporting school leaders to drive change

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has launched the Curriculum Roadshow for Leaders, a nationwide initiative designed to support school leaders as they lead curriculum change across New...

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Inflation remains within target band

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the latest figures showing inflation remaining within the Reserve Bank’s target range.  Stats NZ reported today that annual Consumers...

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New Zealand’s first sports school will open in Term 1 2026

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the much-anticipated New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa (NZPAA) will open as a charter school for athletes in...

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300+ new social homes on the way for Bay of Plenty

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 300 new social homes will be delivered in Bay of Plenty by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs...