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New Zealand Manufacturing Hits Highest Activity Since 2021 with Growth and Awards
15 Jan 2026 | 7 months ago | 1291 viewsNew Zealand manufacturing activity reached its highest level since December 2021, with the seasonally adjusted PMI rising to 56.1, indicating industry expansion and outperforming major global economies. Manufacturing is vital to New Zealand’s economy, employing over 220,000 people, contributing 8% of GDP, and accounting for 60% of exports, with recent growth signaling a positive outlook. To celebrate this success, the government announced the second annual Minister for Manufacturing Awards, introducing new categories to recognize small businesses, emerging leaders, and lifetime contributions, with entries opening from 23 February to 31 March 2026.
Tags: Chris Penk New Zealand Manufacturing Small Business BNZ BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index Minister for Manufacturing Awards Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa Auckland ShowgroundsNew Zealand Invests $3.69M to Boost Regional Tourism and Attract Visitors
14 Jan 2026 | 7 months ago | 1122 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing $3.69 million through the Regional Tourism Boost to promote international visitors exploring regional areas beyond typical hotspots. Five targeted campaigns will attract tourists from the USA, Canada, and Australia to diverse regions, highlighting unique experiences like cycling, wine tasting, and local hospitality during quieter seasons. This initiative aims to support local businesses, create jobs, and ensure tourism benefits are shared across the country’s communities.
Tags: Louise Upston Tātaki Auckland Unlimited ChristchurchNZ Destination Great Lake Taupō Great South Hamilton & Waikato Tourism New Zealand Regional Tourism Boost Tourism and Hospitality Minister Hamilton AirportNew Inflight Biosecurity Video Urges Travelers to Protect New Zealand's Environment
29 Dec 2025 | 8 months ago | 1181 viewsBiosecurity New Zealand has released an updated inflight video to inform international passengers about their responsibility to declare or dispose of risk items to protect New Zealand’s primary industries and environment from threats like foot and mouth disease. The video, featuring biosecurity officers and ambassadors, provides clear instructions on completing the New Zealand Traveller Declaration and helps airlines comply with the 2023 legal requirement to provide biosecurity information before arrival. Additionally, Biosecurity New Zealand is enhancing border measures by increasing staff and improving airport processing to manage higher passenger volumes during the summer.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Hugh Jackson Grace Rehu Ashton Reiser Biosecurity New Zealand New Zealand Traveller Declaration foot and mouth disease brown marmorated stink bug Biosecurity (Information for Incoming Passengers) Regulations 2023 Auckland Airport$848K Government Grants Boost Maritime Safety for Kiwi Boaties This Summer
21 Dec 2025 | 8 months ago | 1188 viewsThe New Zealand government is investing $848,000 in grants to support community-led safety programs and compliance checks aimed at reducing harm in high-risk recreational maritime environments this summer. Funding includes $773,000 for 30 education initiatives targeting small craft users and vulnerable groups, and $75,000 for 11 regional authorities to conduct on-water compliance checks nationwide. With an average of 37 drowning deaths each summer, officials emphasize the importance of wearing lifejackets and promoting water safety to prevent these tragedies.
Tags: James Meager Cameron Brewer Maritime NZ Watersafe Auckland Inc Queenstown Lakes District Council Associate Transport Minister National MP New Zealand boating safety drowning preventionNgākōroa Train Station and SH22 Drury Upgrade Begin Construction in South Auckland
18 Dec 2025 | 8 months ago | 1710 viewsConstruction has begun on the Ngākōroa Train Station and interim upgrade of the SH22/Jezmond Road intersection as part of the SH22 Drury Upgrade project to improve transport options and support South Auckland's growing population. The project includes widening a 2km section of SH22, adding a fourth leg to the intersection, and building new railway stations funded by a $2.3 billion government investment, with Ngākōroa Station expected to open in 2027. Full construction of the SH22 upgrade, costing between $168 million and $197 million, will start in 2027 after land acquisition and funding approval.
Tags: Ngākōroa Station SH22 Drury Upgrade Mr Peters Mr Bishop Rt Hon Winston Peters KiwiRail NZ Transport Agency Papakura Pukekohe AucklandGovernment Commits $12M to Eradicate Yellow-Legged Hornet Threat in Auckland
18 Dec 2025 | 8 months ago | 1297 viewsThe Government has allocated $12 million through to June 2026 to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland, a predator threatening honeybees and New Zealand’s agriculture. Biosecurity New Zealand, supported by industry partners and beekeepers, has intensified efforts including destroying nests, deploying traps, expanding surveillance, and launching public awareness campaigns. Minister Andrew Hoggard emphasizes the critical need for public vigilance and ongoing expert guidance to prevent the hornet’s establishment and protect the environment and economy.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity New Zealand Auckland Government Industry Agreement beekeepers honeybees New Zealand technical advisory group public awarenessAuckland's Kings Quarry Expansion Approved for Long-Term Fast-Track Growth
18 Dec 2025 | 8 months ago | 1252 viewsKings Quarry Limited has received Fast-track approval to expand its quarry operations in Auckland, allowing extraction of up to 500,000 tonnes per year for up to 100 years. The project aims to supply local aggregate materials for major infrastructure, reducing transport costs, emissions, and heavy traffic while providing long-term regional employment. Fast-track approval streamlines the consent process, avoiding lengthy and costly procedures, and is part of a broader initiative with 25 projects now referred to this expedited process.
Tags: Chris Bishop Shane Jones Kings Quarry Auckland quarrying infrastructure New Zealand mining housingNew Zealand Shortlists Five AI Concepts for $70M National Research Platform
17 Dec 2025 | 8 months ago | 1352 viewsNew Zealand has shortlisted five leading AI concepts to develop a national AI research platform backed by up to $70 million over seven years, aiming to accelerate innovation, strengthen partnerships, and boost high-tech economic growth. The concepts span diverse sectors including healthcare, robotics, creative industries, and primary industries, with each receiving initial funding to develop detailed proposals for final selection in 2026. Additionally, the newly appointed Institute for Advanced Technology Board will guide advanced technology research, supporting long-term economic growth through science reforms and innovation.
Tags: Shane Reti Steve O’Connor Cather Simpson Greg O’Grady Arama Kukutai University of Auckland Wētā FX Victoria University of Wellington University of Waikato University of CanterburyNew Earthquake-Prone Building Law Brings $8.2B Relief for NZ Owners
16 Dec 2025 | 8 months ago | 1320 viewsNew legislation refocuses New Zealand's earthquake-prone building system to target only the highest-risk buildings, easing financial burdens on many owners by removing low-risk areas and smaller buildings from mandatory remediation. This approach is expected to save over $8.2 billion nationwide, preserve heritage buildings, and revitalize communities by allowing longer remediation deadlines and reducing unnecessary costs. The Bill, now with the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee, aims to balance safety with affordability while addressing regional seismic risks more appropriately.
Tags: Chris Penk New Zealand Building and Construction Minister seismic risk unreinforced masonry Auckland Northland Chatham Islands Transport and Infrastructure Select CommitteeNew In-Water Cleaning Tech Helps Vessels Meet NZ Biofouling Rules This Summer
12 Dec 2025 | 9 months ago | 1220 viewsA new in-water cleaning technology developed by Port of Auckland and New Zealand Diving and Salvage Limited, supported by Biosecurity New Zealand, will be used in Auckland this summer to help commercial vessels meet biofouling requirements and protect the marine environment. The system effectively cleans hard-to-reach areas on vessel hulls, reducing the need for offshore cleaning and minimizing disruption to passenger and cargo operations. Following successful trials and provisional approval, Biosecurity New Zealand aims to support vessel operators in complying with biosecurity measures while balancing commercial pressures.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity New Zealand Port of Auckland New Zealand Diving and Salvage Limited NZDS biofouling vessel hull cleaning marine environment commercial vessels cruise shipsAuckland City Hospital Upgrades $364M Infrastructure to Boost Resilience and Care
05 Dec 2025 | 9 months ago | 939 viewsAuckland City Hospital has completed a $364.3 million upgrade to its critical infrastructure, including a new Central Plant Building and underground service tunnel designed to ensure resilience and continuous operation during major emergencies. This project, part of the Government’s $743 million remediation programme, protects essential systems like emergency generators and medical gas supplies, enabling the hospital to operate safely at normal capacity for three days during crises. Additionally, a further $73 million has been allocated for the next stage of upgrades to power, heating, and safety systems, reflecting a long-term commitment to modernizing Auckland’s health infrastructure.
Tags: Auckland City Hospital Simeon Brown Facilities Infrastructure Remediation Programme Central Plant Building Government emergency generators medical gas supplies Budget 2025 Greenlane Clinical Centre AucklandNgāti Whātua Ōrākei to Host Matariki 2026 with Theme "For Everyone
05 Dec 2025 | 9 months ago | 1037 viewsThe Government has announced Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in Auckland as the host iwi for next year’s national Matariki broadcast, with the theme "Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone." This event aims to unite all people in celebrating the Māori New Year, highlighting the unique cultural significance of the Auckland region. Matariki remains a time for reflection, celebration, and preparation, honoring loved ones and looking forward to the new year.
Tags: Matariki Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Paul Goldsmith Auckland Māori New Year Matariki Herenga Waka Arts Culture and Heritage New Zealand whānauIntensive Efforts Underway to Eradicate Yellow-Legged Hornets in Auckland
04 Dec 2025 | 9 months ago | 950 viewsBiosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard reports intensified efforts in Auckland’s North Shore to eradicate yellow-legged hornets through increased traps, ground searches, and public awareness campaigns. A technical advisory group with international experts guides the response, which includes using electronic tracking technology to locate nests as hornet activity rises over summer. The public and beekeepers are urged to regularly check their properties for hornets and report sightings promptly to Biosecurity New Zealand to aid detection and control.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity New Zealand Auckland North Shore hornet eradication pest control biosecurity operations exotic pest hotline technical advisory groupNZ Government Announces $5M Funding for Major 2026 Music, Sports, and Cultural Events
03 Dec 2025 | 9 months ago | 978 viewsThe Government has announced the first tranche of major events funding for 2026, featuring international and local music acts, sports, and cultural events, including Linkin Park in Auckland and Ultra Music Festival in Wellington. This $5 million investment is part of a $70 million Major Events and Tourism package aimed at boosting New Zealand’s economy by attracting visitors and supporting over 70 events nationwide. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston emphasized the significant economic benefits, such as increased business for hotels, restaurants, and shops, and promised more high-profile event announcements early next year.
Tags: Louise Upston Six60 Synthony Linkin Park Ultra Music Festival Tourism Minister New Zealand Christchurch Auckland WellingtonInvestNZ Launches Strategic Growth Areas and Investment Prospectuses for NZ
02 Dec 2025 | 9 months ago | 937 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced the launch of Invest New Zealand, an agency focused on attracting significant foreign investment to boost the economy by targeting projects from $20 million to $1 billion and advising on supportive policies. InvestNZ will prioritize six strategic growth areas, including renewable energy, technology, and advanced manufacturing, while acting as a bridge between local investors and high-value opportunities. Additionally, three investment prospectuses for Tourism, Wood Processing, and Innovative Food Production were introduced to showcase New Zealand's competitive sectors and attract global investors.
Tags: Todd McClay Invest New Zealand Foreign Direct Investment InvestNZ Active Investor Plus Auckland Business Chamber Tourism Wood Processing Innovative Food Production New Zealand economy