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Bay of Plenty Aquaculture Settlement Boosts Growth and Jobs for Te Moana-a-Toi Iwi
12 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 420 viewsA major aquaculture settlement between the Crown and Te Moana-a-Toi iwi, involving 5000 hectares of new aquaculture space, aims to drive significant economic growth and workforce development in the Bay of Plenty. The region, known for open ocean mussel farming, has the potential to generate $200 million in annual revenue by 2035, contributing to the Government’s goal of $3 billion in aquaculture revenue nationwide. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones highlighted the settlement as a milestone that supports iwi leadership and strengthens local communities through stable jobs and export opportunities.
Tags: Shane Jones Crown Bay of Plenty Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act Tauranga New Zealand Aquaculture Development Plan mussel farming aquaculture settlementRenewed Petroleum Exploration in Taranaki Basin as NZ Lifts Ban
07 Jul 2026 | 2 months ago | 494 viewsNew Zealand has received its fifth petroleum permit application since lifting the exploration ban, with Taranaki Energy Pty Ltd applying to prospect in deepwater offshore Taranaki, an underexplored but highly prospective area. The proposed two-year work program involves seismic data reprocessing, basin modeling, and target identification to guide future investments, reflecting renewed momentum and growing confidence in the sector. The government’s open market regime allows continuous competitive applications, which will be assessed based on technical, financial, and compliance criteria to support energy security and economic resilience.
Tags: Shane Jones Taranaki Basin New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals Taranaki Energy Pancontinental Energy petroleum exploration exploration ban Minerals Programme for Petroleum 2025 Crown Minerals Act 1991 deepwater offshore TaranakiNZ Government Accounts Show Stronger Economy with Higher Revenue and Lower Deficit
01 Jul 2026 | 2 months ago | 581 viewsThe latest government accounts reveal stronger-than-expected core Crown revenue and lower expenses, indicating an improving economy. Corporate tax revenue rose by $700 million, reflecting increased business profitability, and the deficit was $3 billion lower than forecast. Despite recent challenges like the Middle East conflict, economic indicators such as falling oil prices, rising business confidence, and increased exports suggest the economy is regaining momentum.
Tags: Nicola Willis Finance Minister New Zealand government accounts economy Crown revenue corporate tax OBEGALx Middle East conflict inflation expectationsTe Here ā Nuku Bill Returns 3000 Hectares of Land to Original Owners in NZ
22 Jun 2026 | 2 months ago | 528 viewsThe Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill is being introduced to Parliament to return approximately 3,000 hectares of land in the South Island to its rightful owners, resolving a historic trust law issue dating back to the 1840s. The Bill enables the legal transfer of land held by the Crown in trust to the Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, while allowing the Crown to lease back some land for public use, including key conservation areas. This resolution, distinct from Treaty settlements, addresses a private law matter and corrects a longstanding injustice over land ownership.
Tags: Te Here ā Nuku Nelson Tenths Chris Bishop Tama Potaka Crown Department of Conservation Abel Tasman Great Walk Kaiteretere Treaty of WaitangiAgriZeroNZ Launches $51M Early Adoption Accelerator to Boost NZ Farm Tech
09 Jun 2026 | 3 months ago | 673 viewsThe Government and industry have jointly launched the AgriZeroNZ Early Adoption Accelerator, contributing up to $51 million each to support the rollout of innovative farm technologies that enhance New Zealand farmers' competitiveness and emissions efficiency. This co-funded program focuses on practical, scalable solutions, building on prior investments in emissions-reducing research, with tools like EcoPond already available and more technologies expected soon. AgriZeroNZ invites companies and industry groups to participate in projects over the next three years, aiming to provide farmers with diverse technology choices tailored to their operations.
Tags: AgriZeroNZ Nicola Willis Todd McClay Early Adoption Accelerator New Zealand farmers farm technologies emissions reduction EcoPond agriculture innovation Crown fundingRaveen Jaduram Appointed Chair of Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board
19 May 2026 | 3 months ago | 661 viewsInternal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has appointed Mr. Raveen Jaduram as the new Chair of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board, succeeding Rebecca Keoghan MNZM. Mr. Jaduram brings extensive experience in infrastructure governance, financial oversight, and strategic leadership, which will support the Board's accountability and investment management in emergency services. Keoghan was thanked for her leadership during the organisation's post-amalgamation phase, where she strengthened structure and advanced workplace culture and integrity.
Tags: Brooke van Velden Raveen Jaduram Rebecca Keoghan Fire and Emergency New Zealand New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Water Services Authority Auckland Transport Internal Affairs Minister Crown entity Chair public utility chief executiveNew Zealand Issues Statutory Guidance for Transparent and Responsible Regulation 2025
15 May 2026 | 3 months ago | 759 viewsThe Minister for Regulation and the Attorney-General have issued joint statutory guidance to ensure consistent application of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025, requiring Ministers to provide published Consistency Accountability Statements explaining how proposed laws align with responsible regulation principles. From July, Regulatory Impact Statements will be replaced by shorter, more focused Regulatory Analysis Summaries, quality assured by an independent panel to improve transparency and cost-benefit analysis. The guidance, developed with key legal offices, aims to promote necessary, proportionate, and effective regulation while increasing government accountability and informing voters.
Tags: Regulatory Standards Act 2025 Minister Seymour Consistency Accountability Statement Regulatory Impact Statements Regulatory Analysis Summaries Parliamentary Counsel Office Crown Law Office New Zealand government responsible regulationKerryn Beaton KC Appointed District Court Judge in Dunedin, Sworn In July 2026
14 May 2026 | 3 months ago | 910 viewsAttorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has appointed Kerryn Beaton KC as a District Court Judge, with her swearing-in scheduled for 2 July 2026 in Christchurch. Ms Beaton has extensive legal experience, including roles as a Crown prosecutor, Public Defender, and barrister focusing on serious crime and public inquiries, as well as involvement in significant commissions such as the Pike River Royal Commission and the UN Khmer Rouge trials. She was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2021 and will be based at the Dunedin District Court.
Tags: Chris Bishop Kerryn Beaton District Court Judge Queen’s Counsel Pike River Royal Commission United Nations Khmer Rouge trials Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care Crown prosecutor Public Defender Walker Street ChambersHauraki Iwi Treaty Settlements Passed: Historic Redress for Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, Ngāti Tara Tokanui
13 May 2026 | 3 months ago | 783 viewsAfter 15 years of negotiations, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Claims Settlement Bills for three Hauraki iwi—Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, Ngāti Tara Tokanui, and Ngāti Hei—formally acknowledging the Crown's historical breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi and providing financial, commercial, and cultural redress. These settlements include Crown apologies, agreed historical accounts, and protocols with government ministries, aiming to support the iwi’s economic, cultural, and environmental aspirations while fostering enduring relationships. The settlements allocate millions in financial redress and property rights specific to each iwi's region, marking a significant milestone in addressing past injustices and strengthening future partnerships.
Tags: Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Ngāti Tara Tokanui Ngāti Hei Paul Goldsmith Treaty of Waitangi Hauraki iwi Crown Pare Hauraki Collective Ministry for Culture and Heritage Department of ConservationNgā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill Passes First Reading
12 May 2026 | 3 months ago | 694 viewsThe Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill has passed its first reading after nine years of negotiations, marking progress in addressing historical Treaty of Waitangi grievances related to 19th-century warfare, unfair land transactions, and land alienation. The settlement includes a Crown apology, $30 million in financial and commercial redress, and the return of 27 culturally significant sites, such as Pākaitore (Moutoa Gardens). This milestone establishes a new relationship between Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui and the Crown based on partnership, trust, and respect, covering a redress area centered on Whanganui city and surrounding regions.
Tags: Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Treaty of Waitangi Paul Goldsmith Whanganui Kaiwhaiki Pā Crown Pākaitore Moutoa Gardens Pipiriki Whangaehu RiverKing’s Counsel Appointment Round Announced for 2026 – Apply by June
07 May 2026 | 4 months ago | 791 viewsAttorney-General Hon Chris Bishop announced that the next appointment round for King’s Counsel will occur in 2026, with applications opening on May 25 and closing on June 22. The Solicitor-General will consult with the New Zealand Law Society and the New Zealand Bar Association to inform recommendations made to the Governor-General, who has the final discretion in appointments. Guidelines and application details are available on the Crown Law website, and appointments are expected to be announced in October 2026.
Tags: Chris Bishop King’s Counsel Chief Justice New Zealand Law Society New Zealand Bar Association Crown Law Office 2026 appointmentsParihaka Infrastructure Upgrades Complete to Preserve Historic Māori Site
30 Apr 2026 | 4 months ago | 929 viewsMajor infrastructure upgrades at Parihaka in Taranaki, supported by $19.8 million in government funding and $8.5 million in community investment, have been completed to strengthen and protect this historically significant Māori site. The improvements to roads, water, lighting, and public amenities enhance flood resilience, reduce environmental risks, and enable future housing while honoring Parihaka’s legacy of non-violent resistance and Māori self-determination. These upgrades fulfill commitments under the Parihaka Deed of Reconciliation Agreement and support the community’s ongoing role as a symbol of peace, justice, and learning for future generations.
Tags: Parihaka Taranaki Shane Jones Tohu Kākahi Te Whiti o Rongomai Māori Crown Parihaka Papakāinga Trust Te Kawenata o Rongo Regional Development MinisterTwo New Roundabouts on SH58 to Open Soon Enhancing Wellington Traffic Safety
28 Apr 2026 | 4 months ago | 1035 viewsTwo new roundabouts on the SH58 Wellington Road of Regional Significance project are set to open soon, with Flightys and Murphys Roads roundabout expected in mid-May and Moonshine Road in June, improving safety and access for the 20,000 daily users. The project, funded with over $100 million from the Government since 2019, aims to enhance traffic flow and safety, including ongoing corridor improvements through 2027. Past upgrades have already proven effective in preventing serious accidents, and construction has been managed to keep the highway open for drivers and local businesses.
Tags: NZTA SH58 Chris Bishop Flightys Road Murphys Road Moonshine Road Wellington Transport Minister Crown funding National Land Transport FundJustice Rachel Sussock Appointed High Court Judge Effective June 2026
23 Apr 2026 | 4 months ago | 946 viewsAttorney-General Chris Bishop announced the appointment of Associate Judge Rachel Julienne Sussock as a High Court Judge, effective 1 June 2026, to sit in Auckland. Justice Sussock has a distinguished legal career, including roles at the Crown Law Office, commercial litigation firms, and appointment as an Associate Judge in 2020. She holds an LLB (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of Wellington and was recommended by Hon Judith Collins.
Tags: Chris Bishop Rachel Julienne Sussock Judith Collins Victoria University of Wellington Phillips Fox DLA Piper Crown Law Office Wilson Harle Lowndes Jordan High Court JudgeNew Crown Land Bill Empowers High Country Farmers to Boost Economy and Jobs
22 Apr 2026 | 4 months ago | 841 viewsThe Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill, introduced by Land Information Minister Mike Butterick, aims to provide high country farmers greater flexibility to diversify their activities, including farm shops, hospitality, horticulture, and renewable energy projects, thereby boosting economic growth and job creation in regional New Zealand. The bill seeks to streamline administrative processes, reduce red tape, and ensure that new activities maintain or enhance the unique environmental values of pastoral lands. Public input is invited through the Select Committee process to help shape the final legislation, reflecting the Government’s commitment to economic growth, environmental stewardship, and strong rural communities.
Tags: Mike Butterick Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill high country farmers pastoral leaseholders economic growth regional New Zealand rural community renewable energy projects farm shops Select Committee