Post
Deputy Prime Minister to visit the United States
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to New York and Washington DC later this week for discussions on world affairs and to...
OSI archive
New Zealand Government
Post
Pharmac Consumer Engagement Workshop Report welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today welcomed the publication of Pharmac’s Consumer Engagement Workshop Report. “Increasing availability of medicines has always been a priority of mine....
Post
Faster, fairer land acquisition to speed up infrastructure delivery
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will get major infrastructure projects underway faster by speeding up land acquisition and delivering fairer payments for landowners, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Land...
Post
Putting the patient first
Source: New Zealand Government Initiatives announced this week underscore the Government’s commitment to fix New Zealand’s broken healthcare system, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“We are relentlessly focused on improving health...
Post
Lower the gender pay gap this International Women’s Day
Source: New Zealand Government International Women’s Day is a great opportunity for businesses to use the Gender Pay Gap Toolkit to drive down the gender pay gap, Minister for Women...
Post
Aquaculture Plan key to economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government A new plan to grow the aquaculture industry will boost the economy and provide vital jobs that support regional communities, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones...
Post
Investment Summit to grow New Zealand’s future
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will showcase its infrastructure pipeline and exciting growth sectors to companies managing about $6 trillion in capital at next week’s Infrastructure Investment Summit, Infrastructure Minister...
Post
City and Regional Deals – opportunity for growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s City and Regional Deals initiative has received a great response from regions across New Zealand, and is now into the assessment stage to determine...
Post
Pacific community-led solutions to address alcohol harm
Source: New Zealand Government A new $330,000 funding initiative to help prevent and address alcohol-related harm in New Zealand’s Pacific communities was officially launched today by Mental Health Minister Matt...
Post
Government releases new strategy and work plan to deal with New Zealand’s waste
Source: New Zealand Government Environment Minister Penny Simmonds today launched the Government’s strategy to reduce waste and improve how it’s managed in New Zealand. The strategy sets out the Government’s...
Post
Drought declaration extended across three North Island and top of the South regions
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay today classified drought conditions in the Northland, Waikato, Horizons, and Marlborough-Tasman regions as a medium-scale adverse event, recognising the worsening conditions faced...
Post
Health Minister outlines 5 key health priorities
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today released his five key priorities for Health New Zealand in a speech to the BusinessNZ Health Forum in Auckland. “The...
Post
Speech to the BusinessNZ Health Forum
Source: New Zealand Government Check against delivery. Kia ora koutou. Thank you, Phil, for the opportunity to speak to you today to the Business NZ Health Forum. Since my appointment as Health Minister,...
Post
RIF support for West Coast projects
Source: New Zealand Government A total of $15.3 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will go towards upgrading Hokitika Airport and key port facilities at Greymouth and Westport, Regional Development...
Post
Greenpeace seamounts expedition sets off to uncover secrets of the deep
Source: Greenpeace A Greenpeace expedition to survey seamounts and other deep sea habitats has set off this week. With two specialist marine scientists on board, Greenpeace is aiming to use remotely...
Post
Construction to begin on final stage of Wellington SH58 Road of Regional Significance project
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board has given the go-ahead for construction to begin on the final stage of the State Highway 58 (SH58) safety improvements...
Post
Government backs Mangawhai tornado clean-up
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed a $435,000 contribution from the Ministry for the Environment to support emergency waste clean-up after a recent tornado, say Environment Minister, Penny...
Post
First Financial Statements including 2025 released
Source: New Zealand Government The latest interim Financial Statements of the Government show results were more positive than expected at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update for most indicators,...
Post
Expanded specialist youth services coming for regions in need
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced details for a $3.5 million annual funding boost to increase access and expand specialist infants, children and adolescents...
Post
Crown settles eight years of Treaty negotiations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is demonstrating its commitment to prioritising treaty settlements with the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill passing third reading in Parliament today, Treaty...
Post
High quality Kiwi beef and lamb helps lead economic recovery
Source: New Zealand Government Strong demand and favourable export prices combined with new export opportunities in Europe and the Middle East will see New Zealand’s beef and lamb farmers add an extra...
Post
Bowel screening changes to save hundreds of lives
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progressively lower the age of eligibility for bowel cancer screening tests to align with Australia.“Today, I am pleased to announce that...
Post
Four-year term legislation takes first step
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“As stipulated...
Post
New Antarctica swift field tests to speed up avian influenza monitoring
Source: New Zealand Government Sampling and timely testing for avian influenza in remote locations like Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands is now a step closer thanks the development of a...
Post
New Zealand backing new justice building for Niue
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will support Niue with the design and construction of a new justice building in the capital Alofi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has announced. Niue’s...
Post
Economic green shoots start on the dairy farm
Source: New Zealand Government Increased production and higher export prices mean that New Zealand dairy farmers will play a big role in New Zealand’s economic recovery Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...
Post
Minister acknowledges outgoing RBNZ Governor
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis acknowledges the resignation of the Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr, and his seven years of service. “I wish him well for the...