OSI archive

New Zealand Government

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Bowel screening changes to save hundreds of lives

· March 6, 2025

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...

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Four-year term legislation takes first step

· March 5, 2025

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...

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New Zealand backing new justice building for Niue

· March 5, 2025

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...

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Economic green shoots start on the dairy farm

· March 5, 2025

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...

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Minister acknowledges outgoing RBNZ Governor

· March 5, 2025

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...

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Boost for Rotorua’s youth mental health services

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says funding from the Mental Health Innovation Fund will support an additional 560 young people in Rotorua to get mental health...

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Time of use charging Bill passes first reading

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A Bill to reduce travel times, increase efficiency, and help boost economic growth and productivity on our busiest roads has passed its first reading in Parliament...

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School property back on track

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken decisive action to address the inequitable state of school property to ensure better outcomes for all students. “It is crucial that the school...

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Greater role for nurses in primary care

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Boosting our nursing workforce will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Kiwis will get better access to primary healthcare under our...

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More recreational hunting opportunities on offer

· March 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Game bird hunters can look forward to more hunting opportunities in the future, with the Government announcing three new commercial upland game preserves today. The new upland...

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More locally trained doctors in primary care

· March 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced further initiatives as part of a package to tackle shortages in general practice and improve access to primary care and...

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Promoting Pacific languages in New Zealand

· March 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti says the Pacific language week series continues to celebrate our diverse Pacific languages, with exciting updates for 2025 and...

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Investing in natural disaster research partnerships

· March 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government continues to invest in research which will deliver tangible benefits to New Zealanders, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today.  Three...

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Upgrade to tourist experience on Stewart Island

· March 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Upgraded tourism ventures on Rakiura Stewart Island promise a world-class experience for visitors, with enhanced guided nature walks and improved facilities, says Associate Regional Development Minister...

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Tech and innovation boost for Marlborough

· March 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A major boost to regional innovation opens in Blenheim today, supported by a $578,000 grant from the Government’s Regional Strategic Partnership Fund (RSPF), Associate Regional Development...

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Innovation Fund to support Crisis Café

· March 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today visited Wellington City Mission’s Whakamaru Crisis Café where he announced they are the latest recipient of the Government’s Mental Health...

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Healthcare boost means seeing a GP, faster

· March 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to fix New Zealand’s broken healthcare system by ensuring Kiwis get better access to healthcare. Making it easier for...

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Going for growth in exports and aquaculture

· March 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is going for growth by unlocking additional exports and creating jobs in the aquaculture industry Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Minister for...

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New Auckland facility to support Police training

· March 2, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new training base to open in Auckland is another example of what can be achieved with a Government that is backing Police, Associate Police Minister...

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Foreign Minister concludes North Asia visit

· March 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has concluded visits to China, Mongolia and the Republic of Korea focused on deepening ties with North Asia.     “Our time...