4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (199+ words) The Government has announced it will fund an upgrade of visitor facilities at Horopito on the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride on the edge of the Tongariro National Park, near Ohakune. Tourism and Hospitality Minister, Louise Upston…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (189+ words) Revenue Minister, Simon Watts says a new taxation Bill is set to help grow the economy by reducing compliance costs, simplifying rules and removing unnecessary obligations. The Bill, introduced into the House today, also makes several changes to the Foreign…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (265+ words) The Government has announced a new partnership aimed at boosting employment pathways for Pasifika youth in New Zealand. The Government will invest $125,000 to support Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa to deliver the Pasifika Youth Producers Programme, with Creative New Zealand matching the…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (328+ words) Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposals to reopen some scallop fishing in Whangārei Harbour after a four-year closure. Oceans and Fisheries Minister, Shane Jones says the proposals follow a new survey which indicated scallop levels within Whangārei Harbour…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (326+ words) A major public roading and three waters infrastructure programme supporting future housing growth in Havelock North has been completed, bringing the multi-year, four-stage programme of works to a close. Started in June 2024, the project has extended Hastings District Council’s drinking…...