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News

More support for Ukraine, new sanctions on Russia

24/02/2026

Education

Digital manufacturing skills programme expanded

Education

Francis appointed to Teaching Council board

News

Government commits $200m for new Genesis Energy shares

Education

New charter school confirmed for Ōrākei

NEWS

News

More support for Ukraine, new sanctions on Russia

The Government has announced it will provide $8 million in new assistance for Ukraine and implement additional sanctions targeting Russia’s war machine. Foreign Minister Winston Peters said...

Digital manufacturing skills programme expanded

Francis appointed to Teaching Council board

Government commits $200m for new Genesis Energy shares

Record number of nurses take up advanced learning

Senior Appointments

News

Interim chief executive appointed for Kaipara council

News

Minister announces SOE boards reappointments

News

New Climate Change Ambassador named

PACIFIC ROUNDUP

Conferences/Events/Expos

Leading urologists to meet in Melbourne

Leading urologists from around the world will gather in Melbourne later this month to discuss global trends and treatments on a range of issues...

Customs Minister headed to Honolulu for Pacific summit

Universities of Samoa and Melbourne partner for a resilient Pacific

New visa-free tourist pathway boosts visitor numbers

New diplomatic appointments confirmed

Turning the tide on NZ’s water infrastructure challenges

Cyber Security & Software

The hybrid work revolution: what it means for government

Sustainability

Environment

Northland council sows pest plant competition

Northland Regional Council has launched a new competition initiative aimed at reducing the spread of moth plant, a highly invasive pest plant throughout Taitokerau. The...

Palmerston North to trial soft plastics recycling

$3.5m to aid Tongariro National Park fire recovery

Fleet

First look at new Taranaki bus network

Full details of all the routes and timetables for Taranaki’s new-look bus network have been unveiled as the rubber hits the road on upgrading...

$3m Rangitata upgrade to boost coastal resilience

Rail Minister welcomes Te Huia extension

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

Fleet

First look at new Taranaki bus network

Full details of all the routes and timetables for Taranaki’s new-look bus network have been unveiled as the rubber hits the road on upgrading...

$3m Rangitata upgrade to boost coastal resilience

$2m pledged for 90-year-old Otago dam rebuild

Technology

Education

Digital manufacturing skills programme expanded

Education

Auckland researchers find blindspots in AI vision

Defence

RNZAF Base Ohakea launches new drone capability

HEALTH

Employment & Recruitment

Record number of nurses take up advanced learning

A record 235 primary care registered nurses will begin advanced education this year – nearly twice the number originally planned – following strong demand...

Leading urologists to meet in Melbourne

Salami products recalled over food safety control failures

NZDF-first military health and rehab centre opens

University of Auckland discovery offers hope for lymphoedema treatment

Procurement

News

Government commits $200m for new Genesis Energy shares

The Government has announced it will buy up to $200 million of new Genesis Energy shares as part of a capital raise announced by...

Minister welcomes tabling of National Infrastructure Plan

Land acquired for Hamilton Zoo expansion

Land earmarked for new Kumeū high school

New minerals data shows record permitting activity

Education

New school maths, english and science resources rolled out

The Government is rolling out new Maths, English, and Science subject resources and initiatives to help raise student achievement in the core subjects. Education Minister,...

Digital manufacturing skills programme expanded

Francis appointed to Teaching Council board

Leading urologists to meet in Melbourne

New charter school confirmed for Ōrākei

Awards and Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Future farming scholarships awarded to six students

The Government has awarded scholarships to six tertiary students as part of efforts to support the nation's next generation of farmers. Agriculture Minister, Todd...