OSI archive

New Zealand Government

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Pharmac saves money to spend on new medicines

· September 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased to see Pharmac negotiating savings to increase medicines access.  “For...

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New appointments to Civil Aviation Authority Board

· September 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The appointment of three new members to the Civil Aviation Authority’s Board will bring fresh expertise and leadership to the entity, Associate Transport Minister James Meager...

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Kicking off the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway

· September 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Construction has kicked off on the new 24-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL), delivering major economic benefits for the...

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Overhaul of broken Holidays Act on the way

· September 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Holidays Act 2003 with a new Employment Leave Act giving confidence and certainty to both employers and employees,...

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First Rural Training Hub coming to South Taranaki

· September 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson, are in Hāwera today for the ninth stop on...

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Shovels in the ground for new Defence housing

· September 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The largest Defence housing project in decades is officially underway, delivering modern homes for military families and driving job growth in regional communities, Associate Defence Minister...

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New residence options to bolster workforce

· September 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More Kiwi businesses will soon be able to attract and retain the workforce they need, with the Government’s introduction of two new skilled migrant residence pathways....

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Supercharging school infrastructure

· September 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is accelerating $413 million of investment in school infrastructure to improve classrooms and provide a significant boost for builders and tradies across New Zealand immediately,...

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Anchors up for New Zealand cruise season

· September 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston is welcoming a strong opening to New Zealand’s cruise season, thanks to joint government and industry efforts. “With the first...

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Return of domestic coal for back-up generation

· September 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Reintroducing domestically sourced coal as a back-up fuel for electricity generation during shortages is a pragmatic move that will bolster New Zealand’s energy resilience and the...

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Government digital changes to bring big savings

· September 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A major shift in how the public sector undertakes digital investment and procurement could save up to $3.9 billion in the next five years, the Government...

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$20 million to boost ED staffing

· September 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Emergency departments will receive a $20 million boost to increase frontline staffing across hospitals nationwide over the next nine months, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced....

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$100 million boost to upgrade hospitals nationwide

· September 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering a major $100 million investment to accelerate improvements across New Zealand’s hospital facilities, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This Government is doing...

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Quickest citizenship processing in five years

· September 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says a sustained focus on delivering efficient government services has produced the shortest citizenship wait times in five years. ...

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Greenpeace – Historic Ocean Treaty to enter into force

· September 20, 2025

Source: Greenpeace In a landmark moment for ocean protection, the Global Ocean Treaty has now been ratified by 60 countries, meaning the historic agreement can now enter into force. The agreement...

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Work ramps up on Nelson Hospital Redevelopment

· September 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Enabling works are now in full swing for the Nelson Hospital Redevelopment, with the site being prepared for major construction, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “In...

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New Teacher Bonding Scheme supports schools and teachers

· September 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new Teacher Bonding Scheme is offering teachers incentives and will support schools with persistent recruitment challenges to attract and retain great teachers, Minister of Education...

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Local Water Done Well delivering for Kiwis

· September 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Twenty percent of councils have now had their water services delivery plans approved, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “Within two weeks of councils submitting their...

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SH2 Melling interchange construction begins

· September 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Construction has begun on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Melling Transport Improvements Road of Regional Significance that will create a safer, more resilient and accessible transport...

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Foreign Minister to travel to New York as UN turns 80

· September 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to New York this weekend to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. “The 80th anniversary of...

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Funding to support events marking Waitangi Day

· September 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Up to $300,000 of contestable funding is now available to support community events celebrating our national day and commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi,...