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Govt announces review of monetary policy response to COVID

11/02/2026

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Farmers hosted at Parliament ahead of National Lamb Day

Education

Colonisation blamed for Māori food insecurity

Environment

Fishing charter company fined for serving up illegally caught crayfish

Digital Transformation

Auckland Council embraces new Puppy Love website

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Finance

Govt announces review of monetary policy response to COVID

The Government has announced an independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic will be undertaken. Finance Minister, Nicola Willis says...

Farmers hosted at Parliament ahead of National Lamb Day

Thousands more overseas building products approved for Kiwi tradies

Auckland Council leads with local voice for RMA submissions

Fishing charter company fined for serving up illegally caught crayfish

Senior Appointments

News

Dame Kerry accepts role with Tauranga City Council

News

New Hastings Youth Council elected

News

Judith Collins KC named next NZ Law Commission President

PACIFIC ROUNDUP

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NZ agrees to greater cooperation with Palau

New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues during a visit to the island nation by Foreign Minister, Winston...

Statement of Partnership signed with Kiribati

Australian authorities issue warning to potential young drug couriers

Australian PM announces gun buyback in wake of antisemitic terror attack

37 Australian Federal Police officers recognised for White Island response

Turning the tide on NZ’s water infrastructure challenges

Cyber Security & Software

The hybrid work revolution: what it means for government

Sustainability

Infrastructure

Invercargill council investigates new water infrastructure

Invercargill City Council is moving ahead with its investigations into a critical piece of infrastructure aimed at strengthening the city’s resilience and reliable water...

DOC prepares to welcome new Director-General

Auckland Council leads with local voice for RMA submissions

Fleet

New bus network on the way for Whanganui

A new Connect – Horizons Regional Transport urban bus network is on the way to Whanganui in April. From 17 April, there will be two...

Modern Auckland Rail Link works move forward

Hawke’s Bay celebrates new Better Bus network

UPCOMING EVENTS

Security

Defence

4.2 tonnes of cocaine seized in major international Customs operation

New Zealand Government agencies working with French authorities have intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia as part of a major international operation. The...

New beds locked in for Hawke’s Bay prison

WorkSafe issues power line hazards warning

Infrastructure

Invercargill council investigates new water infrastructure

Invercargill City Council is moving ahead with its investigations into a critical piece of infrastructure aimed at strengthening the city’s resilience and reliable water...

Thousands more overseas building products approved for Kiwi tradies

Mayor urges greater commitment to Chateau restoration

Technology

Digital Transformation

Auckland Council embraces new Puppy Love website

Cyber Security & Software

NZ signs new trans-Tasman standards agreement

Education

What to expect from local government in 2026

HEALTH

Health

Vascular surgery upgrade for Whangārei Hospital

Northlanders will now be able to access key vascular surgery procedures at Whangārei Hospital following an upgrade to facilities and the hospital's specialist workforce. “People...

New national disability support changes rolled out

New pay deal for Health NZ psychologists

Pharmac proposes wider access to rare blood cancer treatment

Upgraded rural healthcare rollout completed

Procurement

Environment

New minerals data shows record permitting activity

Record levels of mineral permit applications were received and decided in 2025, Resources Minister, Shane Jones, confirmed today. New data from New Zealand Petroleum and...

Govt confirms LNG import facility build to strengthen energy security

Mayor urges greater commitment to Chateau restoration

$4m for new Kaikohe housing infrastructure

Auckland Council sells off film studios

Education

People with disabilities relying on emergency housing, new study finds

People with disabilities are relying on emergency housing, and staying longer in short-term accommodation due to a lack of accessible, affordable rental properties, a...

Colonisation blamed for Māori food insecurity

$8.9m boost for NZ oceans and weather change research

New NZ-UAE Antarctic partnership to grow advanced tech capability

Island Invasives conference returns to Auckland university

Awards and Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Lincoln Uni continues to rank in world’s top 100 sustainable universities

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University has been ranked in the top 100 sustainable universities worldwide for the fifth year running. In the UI...

Māori shine in New Year Honours list

Whangamatā resident commended for sea rescue efforts

Lincoln University academic awarded Shorland Medal

Award served for UC justice policy researcher

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Conferences/Events/Expos

Christchurch civil defence to host recruitment event

Civil Defence Emergency Management has issued a call for budding response team members in Christchurch to attend an information night in Wigram on 20...

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