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Universities Minister headed to Pacific education conference
Universities Minister, Dr Shane Reti, will travel to Port Moresby this week to attend the Conference of Pacific Education Ministers alongside representatives from Pacific...
New rule targets high-needs children of temporary visa holders
From today, dependent children of temporary visa holders will no longer be eligible for student and visitor visas if they have a severe cognitive...
Education delegation departs for Europe & UK
Education Minister, Erica Stanford, is leading a New Zealand delegation to Iceland to participate in the 2025 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP).
The...
NZ, India launch free trade agreement negotiations
New Zealand and India have formally launched negotiations on a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced.
The Prime Minister and Trade and...
Community efforts clear 8,000+ kina from Matheson Bay
More than 8,000 kina have already been removed from Matheson Bay/Te Kohuroa north of Auckland under a special permit issued to deal with the...
Infrastructure NZ welcomes plan for second harbour crossing
Infrastructure New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s announcement of progress to advance a second Waitematā Harbour crossing but is seeking assurance that assessment work already done is...
Getting real on online identity verification
The Government is making it easier for businesses to verify the identity of their staff and customers by simplifying the process to be approved...
Auckland Uni research helping buildings bounce back from quakes
New research from the University of Auckland has demonstrated that timber buildings can not only withstand major earthquakes but also return to their original...
Government eyes six toll concession routes
Minister for Transport, Chris Bishop, has announced the Government is exploring toll concessions as a tool for delivering important new roads faster and more...
New family violence risk framework launched
Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Karen Chhour, has launched the new Family Violence Risk and Safety Practice Framework, which she...
Gun owner to be prosecuted over unregistered firearms
A firearms license holder is facing prosecution in a case where it is alleged he failed to register his firearms because he believed the...
Acting Pharmac chief executive appointed
Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac, David Seymour, has today welcomed Pharmac Acting Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle, to the role.
Mr Boyle (pictured) will...
Energy minister welcomes wood pellet MoU
Energy and Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, is welcoming a Memorandum of Understanding by Genesis Energy and Carbona to produce torrefied wood pellets with...
$800m upgrade plan released for Christchurch Men’s Prison
Funding through Budget 2025 will deliver 240 new high security beds at Christchurch Men’s Prison, along with a new Health Centre and Intervention and...
2025 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships announced
Thirteen students have been awarded the prestigious Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards for 2025.
Minister of Education and Ngarimu Board...