19 Oct 2026
1 hour ago
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Education Minister Erica Stanford today joined students and staff at Northcross Intermediate in Browns Bay, Auckland, to open eight new classrooms delivered on time and under budget to meet significant roll growth. Students are moving into their new classrooms today, providing more space for teaching and learning as the school continues to grow. The opening is the latest example of the Government’s work to deliver the classrooms schools need, faster and at a better price.
28 Aug 2026
1 month ago
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The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) in New Zealand has accelerated injured individuals' return to work and community through a renewed focus on rehabilitation, including reintroducing one-on-one case managers. Since launching the Turnaround Plan seven months ago, long-term claims have decreased by four percent, improving outcomes without reducing support for those with serious injuries. ACC emphasizes sustainability for the future while maintaining comprehensive support, with ongoing progress reported monthly on their website.
05 May 2026
5 months ago
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Richard Keys, Lindsay Wright, and Michael Playford have been appointed to the ACC Board, starting 11 May 2026, to support the organisation's Turnaround Plan aimed at improving outcomes for injured New Zealanders. Each appointee brings specialized expertise: Keys in health and corporate governance, Wright in financial services and investment management, and Playford in actuarial assessments and financial sustainability. Their combined skills are expected to enhance the Board's leadership and accountability, ensuring ACC delivers better client-focused services and long-term financial stability.
03 Mar 2026
7 months ago
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New Zealand and Argentina have agreed to strengthen cooperation to boost economic efficiency, export growth, and job creation, with New Zealand aiming to increase its business presence in Argentina. Foreign Minister Winston Peters, on his first visit to Argentina since 2007, discussed mutual interests including global developments, strategic environments, and UN reform with Argentine leaders. The visit also highlighted growing ties in business, education, and trade, as Peters leads a delegation touring Latin America before continuing to Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, and French Polynesia.
27 Feb 2026
7 months ago
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New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has achieved its strongest rehabilitation performance in over a decade, reducing the growth rate of long-term claims and helping injured New Zealanders return to work and independence faster. This improvement follows a government-mandated Turnaround Plan focused on client-centered care, lasting recovery, and organizational reset, reversing previous increases in long-term claim growth under the Labour government. While progress is evident in the latest public report, the government acknowledges more work is needed to ensure consistent support for claimants and build a better future.
12 Feb 2026
8 months ago
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One year after launching its Turnaround Plan, Kāinga Ora has significantly improved financial management by reducing debt forecasts, cutting operating costs, and lowering build expenses through standardized designs and better procurement. The agency is maintaining its social housing stock while enhancing quality via renewals and retrofits, selling unsuitable properties, and exceeding new home delivery targets. Tenant satisfaction and safety have increased, rent arrears and vacancy rates have declined, and Kāinga Ora is more effectively managing anti-social behavior and complaints, reflecting stronger governance and operational focus.