13 Oct 2025
1 year ago
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The Government celebrates a 7.5% increase in international visitor arrivals in August, signaling a positive trend for the tourism industry's recovery post-COVID. Minister Louise Upston emphasizes the economic importance of tourism as New Zealand's second highest export earner. The Tourism Industry Association survey indicates an 86% confidence level among tourism organizations for the upcoming year, reflecting the industry's optimism and the Government's investments to promote New Zealand as a top destination.
25 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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The New Zealand Army is receiving a $104 million investment in modern digital communications devices and systems to enhance combat capability and interoperability with international partners. Defence Minister Judith Collins emphasized the importance of equipping soldiers with up-to-date technology in a rapidly changing global environment. The investment, part of the Network Enabled Army programme, will provide military grade radio systems, deployable network infrastructure, and specialized communications devices to support real-time decision-making and information sharing among personnel.
18 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis highlighted the impact of global uncertainty on consumers and businesses based on released economic data. Stats NZ reported a 0.9% decline in real Gross Domestic Product in the second quarter following an initial increase. Willis attributed this downturn to international turmoil and tariffs affecting investment decisions. Looking ahead, there are positive signs of economic recovery, with lower interest rates, increased mortgage lending, and a forecasted strengthening of economic growth as tariff-related uncertainty diminishes.
26 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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The Social Investment Fund, recently launched by Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis, targets children facing challenging family or schooling situations, such as those with incarcerated parents or who have been suspended from school early. Data-driven evidence supports the approach of intervening early to improve outcomes for these vulnerable groups, benefitting both individuals and society as a whole. With a budget of $190 million over four years, the Fund aims to invest in effective solutions, empower community organizations, and measure the impact of interventions transparently.
26 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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The Social Investment Fund, recently launched by Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis, targets children facing challenging family or school situations, such as those with incarcerated parents or who have been suspended from school before age 13. By investing in these priority groups, the fund aims to improve outcomes for individuals and communities, based on data showing early intervention can lead to better long-term results and cost savings for the government. With a budget of $190 million over four years, the Fund emphasizes evidence-based approaches and transparent impact measurement, empowering organizations to make targeted investments that work.
26 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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The Social Investment Fund, recently launched by Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis, targets children facing challenging family or educational circumstances, including those with parents in jail or who have been in the care system. Data-driven evidence supports early intervention for these children to improve outcomes and reduce long-term government costs. The Fund, with a budget of $190 million over four years, aims to invest in effective strategies, empower community organizations, and measure the impact of interventions transparently.
19 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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The Government is launching a Writing Action Plan to improve writing achievement among Kiwi kids. New data from 2024 reveals declining writing performance as students progress through school, with only 24% of Year 8 students meeting curriculum benchmarks. Initiatives like the Writing Acceleration Tool and Handwriting Teacher Guidance aim to address these challenges and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed academically and beyond.
19 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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Education Minister Erica Stanford emphasizes the importance of focusing on literacy and numeracy skills, as highlighted by the latest Curriculum Insights & Progress Study (CIPS) data collected in Term 4 2024. The government's initiatives, including an hour a day dedicated to reading, writing, and maths, have shown improvements in maths achievement and writing against the new curriculum standards. The ongoing education reforms aim to provide strong foundations for students, with structured literacy in primary schools, a new Maths and English curriculum, and targeted interventions to support student learning.
23 Jul 2025
1 year ago
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The Fast-track Approvals system, established six months ago, aims to streamline project approvals in New Zealand for economic growth. The system allows for expedited processing of project applications through expert panels, with over 50 projects applying so far. Additional projects can be referred into the process, with decisions expected on key projects by the end of the year.