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1 year ago

Government announces measures to expedite building consent processes

In a bid to tackle the protracted delays in the building consent system, the New Zealand government, under the stewardship of Building and Construction...

1 year ago

New mental health services to ease pressure on emergency departments

In a groundbreaking move to alleviate the strain on hospital emergency departments (EDs), Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey on Thursday announced the introduction...

1 year ago

Expanded support for homeowners affected by severe weather events

Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston on Thursday announced the extension of Temporary Accommodation Assistance to more homeowners displaced by the severe...

1 year ago

New Zealand to revise speed limit regulations, focusing on economic impact and safety

Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Regulation Minister David Seymour have outlined plans to overhaul the nation's speed limit rules by the end of 2024,...

1 year ago

Government to crack down on youth vaping

The New Zealand coalition Government, through Associate Health Minister Casey Costello, has unveiled a series of stringent actions aimed at curbing youth vaping. These...

1 year ago

New Zealand's current account deficit narrows to $27.8 billion

New Zealand has witnessed a narrowing of its annual current account deficit, reaching $27.8 billion, or 6.9% of its gross domestic product (GDP) for...

1 year ago

New Zealand's economy witnesses slight contraction in latest quarter

New Zealand's economic landscape faced a minor setback as the gross domestic product (GDP) marginally decreased by 0.1 percent in the December 2023 quarter....

1 year ago

Greens push for special visa for Palestinians amid worsening Gaza conditions

The Green Party, together with over 30 organisations, has called on the New Zealand Government to urgently establish a special visa pathway for Palestinians,...