Category: federal_government
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Greenpeace: NZ Food Safety Downplayed Pesticide Risks in Food
Documents obtained by Greenpeace show New Zealand Food Safety's internal risk assessment found methamidophos in silverbeet exceeded safe exposure levels, while the agency publicly said the food was safe.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government Greenpeace AotearoaNew Zealand Food Safetymethamidophospesticide residuesRussel NormansilverbeetMinistry of Primary IndustriesGreenpeace
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New Zealand Government Approves Final $820,000 Survivor Support Fund Round
Third and final round of the Survivor Support and Recognition Fund will open to applications in February 2027, offering $820,000 to community groups supporting survivors of abuse in care.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLegalEducation Survivor Support and Recognition FundErica Stanfordabuse in careRoyal Commission of InquiryDepartment of Internal AffairsNational Day of ReflectionNew Zealand Government
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Deep Creek Bridge on SH82 to Be Replaced with $7.5m Regional Infrastructure Fund Investment
South Canterbury's Deep Creek Bridge on State Highway 82 will be replaced for $7.5 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with construction expected to start in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyAgriculture Deep Creek BridgeState Highway 82Regional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopSouth CanterburyTransport InfrastructureNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #22 | 14 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Ministry of Justice awards Rotorua Law Courts demolition package as public-sector buyers confirm battery storage and school pool shade suppliers
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyEducationLegalTransportation NZ public-sector procurementGETSMinistry of JusticeRotorua Law CourtsNaylor Love NorthNew Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy SciencePowerServ Limitedbattery energy storage systemMinistry of EducationGolden Bay High SchoolShade Systems NZ LimitedNelson College for GirlsNew Plymouth District CouncilHealth New ZealandInland RevenueWatercareTauranga City CouncilNapier City Councilcontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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TENDERS & AWARDS #21 | 13 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
A national programme for standardised modular wastewater treatment has opened to suppliers, offering successful respondents access to a multi-year pipeline of council and water-service projects for communities of fewer than 2,000 people.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentMediaEducationTransportationLegal NZ public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsWastewater Investment AcceleratorNational Infrastructure Funding and Financing LtdNew Zealand PoliceTelevision New ZealandNew Plymouth District CouncilHorowhenua District CouncilMinistry of EducationWorkSafe New ZealandMasterton District CouncilChristchurch City CouncilNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiGETSTENDERS & AWARDS
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National's Fiscal Plan Targets Surplus by 2028/29 With No New Taxes
National's fiscal plan promises a $4.0 billion surplus in 2028/29, falling debt, no new taxes if re-elected, and $15.4 billion for health over four years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyElectionFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Nicola WillisNational Partyfiscal planoperating surplusnet core Crown debthealth investmentNZ National Party
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ACT's Paul Henry Calls for Foreign Aid Cuts, Says NZ 'Can't Keep Exporting Taxpayers' Money'
ACT list candidate Paul Henry wants foreign aid cut to 2017 levels, saving about $283 million a year, and has attacked spending on climate, agriculture and gender projects overseas.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionOther PartiesClimate ChangeFederal Government ACT New ZealandPaul Henryforeign aidMFATParis Agreementtaxpayer spending
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TENDERS & AWARDS #19 | 11 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
MPI seeks nationwide managed service for databases, identity and integration platforms as five new tenders open and four close Monday
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEnvironmentTransportation New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry for Primary Industriesmanaged serviceSQL ServerAzure AD B2CMicrosoft BizTalk ServerBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood gatesGreater Wellington Regional Councilenvironmental restoration servicesWhakatāne District CouncilValley Road restorationGrey District Councilfootpath renewalsHealth New ZealandMolecular Diagnostics Capability PanelNew Plymouth District CouncilCoastal WalkwayAirwaysEducation PayrollTenders & Awardstenders
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TENDERS & AWARDS #18 | 10 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened a nationwide procurement for the ongoing supply of newly designed 2WD and 4WD Type 1 pumping appliances, the strongest new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEducationHealthEnergyBanking TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceFire and Emergency New ZealandType 1 pumping appliancesDargaville High SchoolTangaroa CollegeHealth New ZealandCommunity Glaucoma Follow-up ServicesAuckland TransportDepartment of ConservationKiwiRailMBIENZ Government ProcurementGETStenders
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NZTA to Close SH2 Near Pinnacle Hill Road for Night Paving Work
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will carry out night-time paving maintenance on State Highway 2 between Pinnacle Hill Road and Dobson Road on 14 and 15 October, with stop/go traffic management in place.
TransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal Government NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiState Highway 2AucklandPinnacle Hill RoadDobson RoadRoad maintenanceTraffic managementNZTA Auckland
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Massey Veterinary Science Places to Rise to 140 Domestic Students from 2027
New Zealand boosts funded domestic veterinary science places at Massey University from 125 to 140 a year from 2027, with a $6 million grant to offset lost international fee revenue.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborAgriculture Massey UniversityPenny Simmondsveterinary scienceTertiary EducationPalmerston NorthEducation and Training Act 2020New Zealand Government
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Government Investigates Christchurch Planning Rules at Former Apollo Stadium Site
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop launches investigation into whether Christchurch District Plan rules are blocking housing, economic growth and redevelopment of the 4.93-hectare Apollo Projects Stadium site in Addington.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentReal EstateLegalEconomy Chris BishopChristchurchApollo Projects StadiumResource Management ActPhil MaugerRMA ReformHousingNew Zealand Government
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NZTA Announces Overnight Motorway Closures Across Auckland, 11–16 October 2026
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises overnight closures on Auckland's SH1, SH16, SH18 and SH20 motorways from 11 to 16 October 2026 for improvements, with signposted detours in place.
TransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal Government NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiAuckland motorway closuresState Highway 1Waterview TunnelOvernight roadworksTraffic managementNZTA Auckland
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New Zealand Launches Transnational Crime Board to Fight Organised Crime
New Zealand's new Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime Chief Executive Board met for the first time, aiming to improve coordination across agencies fighting organised crime.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Transnational Serious and Organised CrimeCasey CostelloNew Zealand GovernmentOrganised crimeChief Executive BoardCustomsNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Completes Biggest RMA National Direction Overhaul, Cutting Costs for Electricity and Telecom Networks
New Zealand finalises 16 RMA national direction instruments, introducing new standards for electricity networks and telecommunications facilities expected to save $40m-$50m in consenting costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnergyComputers and InternetEnvironmentLegal Chris BishopResource Management ActNew Zealand GovernmentNational Environmental StandardsElectricity Network ActivitiesTelecommunication FacilitiesRMA Reform
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RBNZ Opens Recruitment for Two New Assistant Governors and Chief of Staff
Reserve Bank of New Zealand begins hiring for Assistant Governor Monetary Policy, Assistant Governor Payments and Cash, and a Chief of Staff role, following Karen Silk's departure.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingEmployment and LaborFederal Government Reserve Bank of New ZealandAnna BremanKaren SilkAssistant Governor Monetary PolicyAssistant Governor Payments and CashChief of StaffHeidrick & Struggles
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Stats NZ Publishes Price Index Methods Updates for September 2026 Quarter
Stats NZ has released a methods paper summarising methodological updates to its price indexes for the September 2026 quarter, with enquiries directed to its prices and deflators team.
BusinessEconomyFederal Government Stats NZprice indexesSeptember 2026 quartermethods paperGovernment StatisticianWellingtonStatistics New Zealand
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Household Saving Falls to $2.5 Billion as Incomes Rise in June Quarter
Stats NZ experimental quarterly estimates show household saving fell $117 million to $2.5 billion in the June 2026 quarter, while net disposable income rose 0.7 percent and central government saving improved.
BusinessEconomyFederal GovernmentBankingFinancial Markets Stats NZhousehold savingNew Zealand economynational accountscentral government savinghousehold net disposable incomeJune 2026 quarterStatistics New Zealand
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TENDERS & AWARDS #16 | 8 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
KiwiRail has opened a nationwide bulk-fuel procurement covering an indicative 60 million litres a year across rail, terminal and Interislander operations — the standout new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessFederal GovernmentEnergyTransportationEconomy KiwiRailbulk fuel supplyInterislanderThames-Coromandel District Councilstormwater renewalQueenstown Lakes District CouncilEely Point boat rampTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamuaccounts-payable integrationKāinga OraIntegrated Housing Maintenance ServicesDunedin City CouncilThree Waters pipeline renewalsNZ public-sector procurementGETS tenderstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Treasury to Publish 2025/26 Government Financial Statements
The Treasury will publish the audited Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the year ended 30 June 2026 at 1pm tomorrow, 8 October 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyFederal Government The TreasuryFinancial Statements of the GovernmentBudget Economic and Fiscal UpdateBEFU 202630 June 2026Government finances
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Aspeq Limited Chosen to Deliver New Zealand's In-Person Citizenship Test
Aspeq Limited will design and deliver New Zealand's in-person citizenship test from late 2027, working with the Department of Internal Affairs on booking, payment and delivery.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand citizenshipAspeq LimitedBrooke van VeldenDepartment of Internal Affairscitizenship by grantcitizenship testNew Zealand Government
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22 NGOs Get Funding in Third Round of Mental Health Innovation Fund
New Zealand's Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund backs 22 more NGOs, bringing total supported initiatives to 39 with $20 million in match funding.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesFederal Government Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation FundMatt DooceyNew Zealand Drug FoundationSMART Recoverynon-government organisationsmental health fundingNew Zealand Government
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Stats NZ Releases Working-Age Population Benchmarks for September 2026 Quarter
Stats NZ has published its household labour force survey estimated working-age population table for the September 2026 quarter, setting the benchmarks for upcoming labour market statistics.
BusinessEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Stats NZhousehold labour force surveyworking-age populationSeptember 2026 quarterlabour market statisticsGovernment StatisticianStatistics New Zealand
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TENDERS & AWARDS #15 | 7 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Health NZ signals multi-stage search for Corporate Experience strategic delivery partners, while fresh public-sector work spans landfill operations, hospital engineering, workforce insights and Pacific learner support.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthEducationFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentLegal New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersHealth New ZealandCorporate Experience programmeChristchurch City CouncilBurwood LandfillEmployee InsightsParkside HospitalMinistry of EducationPacific Homework and Tutoring InitiativeDiversion Management Solutioncontract awardsTaranaki Regional CouncilDatacom SolutionsTe Taiwhenua o Tamateaclosing soontendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Seymour Welcomes National's Move on Medicines Funding as Step in ACT's Direction
ACT Leader David Seymour says National's pledge to boost medicines funding while cutting lower-priority spending is a welcome step, but falls short of ACT's plan to close the funding gap with Australia.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesFederal GovernmentElection David SeymourACT New ZealandPharmacmedicines fundingMFATNational Party
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National Pledges $604m More for Medicines, Funded by Foreign Aid Cuts
A re-elected National Government would add $604 million to Pharmac's medicines budget, cut foreign aid outside the Pacific by 10 per cent, and expand cancer screening.
Politics and GovernmentHealthElectionGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial Issues Simeon BrownNew Zealand National PartyPharmacCancer ScreeningForeign AidCAR-T Cell TherapyClinical TrialsNZ National Party
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Government Funds 12 New Classrooms at Wakatipu High School to Meet Queenstown Growth
New Zealand Government invests in 12 new classrooms at Wakatipu High School, Queenstown's only public secondary school, with construction starting in 2027 and a site funded for a future second high school.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Wakatipu High SchoolQueenstownErica StanfordChris Bishopschool infrastructureclassroom expansionNew Zealand Government
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$5m Government Funding to Replace Century-Old Waikato Bridge
The Piraunui Stream Bridge on State Highway 26 will be replaced with $5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with design work due to start within six months.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyInfrastructure Piraunui Stream BridgeState Highway 26WaikatoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Launches Review of Building Consent Rules
Ministry for Regulation review targets building consent exemptions, aiming to cut red tape for low-risk home improvements like garages, windows and bathrooms, reporting back in early 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentReal EstateLegalEconomy Building and ConstructionRegulationDavid SeymourSimon WattsMinistry for RegulationBuilding Act 2004New Zealand Government
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National Claims Labour's Transport Plan Has $3.2 Billion Hole
Chris Bishop says Labour's fuel excise and road user charge freeze leaves a $3.2 billion gap in the National Land Transport Fund, warning of cuts to road maintenance and public transport.
Politics and GovernmentElectionTransportationGeneral PoliticsEconomyFederal Government Chris BishopNew Zealand National PartyNew Zealand Labour PartyNational Land Transport Fundfuel exciseroad user chargestransport policyNZ National Party