OSI archive

New Zealand Government

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Developing a new Action Plan for unpaid carers

· May 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to better support unpaid and informal carers, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Penny Simmonds says.Every morning across New Zealand,...

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Deputy PM concludes constructive visit to New Caledonia

· May 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded a constructive and positive visit to New Caledonia – New Zealand’s closest geographical neighbour.  Mr Peters met the...

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Rural Health Roadshow coming to Wairoa

· May 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey is pleased to be in Wairoa today as part of the...

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Youth Parliament 2025 participants announced

· May 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The 123 Youth Members of Parliament and 20 Youth Press Gallery members officially announced for 2025 represent the best of New Zealand, Youth Minister James Meager...

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New data highlights progress in childhood immunisation rates

· May 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New data released today shows steady improvements in childhood immunisation rates across the country, highlighting the Government’s commitment to ensuring every child gets the best start...

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Better banking competition one step closer for Kiwis

· May 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving swiftly to ensure Kiwis will be able to benefit from open banking by Christmas this year, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister...

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New tools to help women navigate online harm

· May 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new toolkit to support women and their employers address online harm has been launched by Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg, at the Local Government New...

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Advancing Antarctic research on climate change impacts

· May 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in Antarctic research to better understand changes on the icy continent and how they could affect New Zealand, Science, Innovation and Technology...

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Future of the Aratere

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters says the decision by the KiwiRail board to retire the Aratere from service is about the next 60 years of rail...

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Whānau Ora reset to support vulnerable whānau

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing four new community-based Whānau Ora commissioning agencies to ensure whānau with significant needs continue to benefit from the best possible support services....

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Chris Swasbrook appointed as Chair of Te Papa

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Chris Swasbrook has been appointed as Chair of the Te Papa Board says Chris Bishop, Acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage. “Chris Swasbrook is a...

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Deputy Prime Minister to visit New Caledonia

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New Caledonia later this week. “This visit comes at an important moment in New Caledonia’s...

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Transforming financial education in schools

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Financial education will be embedded as a core element of the refreshed social sciences curriculum for Year 1-10 students, set to be available for use from...

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Protecting New Zealand’s energy infrastructure

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Improving the current system to better protect power lines from falling trees will protect the security of New Zealand’s electricity infrastructure, says Energy Minister Simon Watts. “Secure...

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New commercial fish-landing rules come into force

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Common sense new rules allowing certain species of live fish to be legally returned to the sea will reduce unnecessary red tape and support sustainability, Oceans...

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Government to reinstate prisoner voting ban

· April 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“Cabinet’s decision will reverse the changes made by the previous...

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New appointments to Eden Park Trust Board

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Two new members have been appointed to the board of Eden Park Trust, Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell says.“Marama Royal MNZM (Ngāti Whātua) and Hon...

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Supporting fintechs to boost competition

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A pilot programme that will help financial technology (fintech) firms shake up competition in the financial and banking sectors is now underway, says Commerce and Consumer...

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Government exploring northern ‘energy bridge’

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Regional Infrastructure Fund will invest up to $2 million to investigate building additional electricity transmission and distribution capacity in Northland, which could also have benefits...

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Manawatū Tararua Highway open soon

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities and...

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Huge benefits available from medical conferences

· April 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Outdated regulations stopping trained medical professionals from learning about new medicines through trade show advertising are out of step with other countries and disadvantage New Zealanders,...