16 Oct 2026
1 week ago
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Investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund is driving significant upgrades to key West Coast transport infrastructure, including shipping ports and Hokitika Airport, to support economic growth and resilience. Projects underway include the Greymouth Port sounding vessel, port improvements at Greymouth, Westport, and Jackson Bay, and a $16.4 million airport upgrade aimed at enhancing safety and reducing flight disruptions. These investments are strengthening critical transport connections and supporting industries and communities across the region.
06 Oct 2026
2 weeks ago
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The New Zealand government will allocate $5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to replace the nearly century-old Piraunui Stream Bridge on State Highway 26, a vital transport route in Waikato. This proactive investment aims to ensure resilient infrastructure, support economic growth, and maintain safe, reliable connections for communities and freight operators. Design and consenting work will start within six months, with construction planned for 2027, pending approvals.
29 Sep 2026
3 weeks ago
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced that New Zealand’s updated pre-election economic forecast shows stronger growth, smaller deficits, bigger surpluses, reduced debt, and rising wages outpacing inflation. The improved outlook is attributed to households and businesses performing better than expected, resulting in increased tax revenue and lower government borrowing, which frees up funds for public priorities and strengthens resilience against global uncertainties. Willis emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline and cautious spending to sustain this positive trajectory amid ongoing international risks.
12 Sep 2026
1 month ago
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The Government is investing $835,000, funded by the International Visitor Levy, to enhance Kaikōura’s visitor facilities, especially for cruise arrivals, and improve public spaces for both tourists and locals. This investment aims to support tourism growth by creating a more welcoming experience, boosting the local economy, and addressing pressures on the small local community. By improving infrastructure in Kaikōura, the initiative seeks to increase visitor spending, job opportunities, and overall economic benefits for the region.
08 Sep 2026
1 month ago
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From December 2026, investor migrants in New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Growth category can invest in approved managed funds supporting Build to Rent developments, with a minimum investment of NZD $5 million. This initiative aims to attract experienced investors to boost business growth, innovation, and the supply of long-term rental housing, while ensuring managed funds provide safeguards for investment and development. Direct investment in Build to Rent is not permitted, and investors and their families cannot live in these funded developments.
07 Sep 2026
1 month ago
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Regulation Minister David Seymour announced the completion of the Ministry for Regulation’s Product Labelling Review, aiming to ease export and import challenges by updating digital labelling standards and aligning over-the-counter (OTC) medicine labels with Australia. The government will develop a national digital labelling standard to reduce costs and support export growth, while changes to OTC medicine labelling will increase product availability and attract international companies. These reforms are expected to generate significant economic benefits by cutting red tape, lowering compliance costs, and unlocking New Zealand’s economic potential.
02 Sep 2026
1 month ago
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Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will host Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell in Auckland for the annual Closer Economic Relations Trade Ministers meeting and discussions with trans-Tasman businesses to strengthen economic ties. In 2025, two-way trade between New Zealand and Australia reached $35 billion, with Australia being New Zealand's largest export destination and international visitor market. The visit will also include talks on tourism growth, Māori tourism, and regional economic development to enhance collaboration between the two countries.
02 Sep 2026
1 month ago
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Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will host Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell in Auckland for the annual Closer Economic Relations Trade Ministers meeting and discussions with trans-Tasman businesses to strengthen the partnership. Their 2025 two-way trade reached $35 billion, with Australia as New Zealand’s largest export destination and visitor market, highlighting the importance of maintaining strong economic and tourism links. Minister Farrell will also meet with Tourism Minister Louise Upston and participate in a Bay of Islands program focused on Māori tourism and regional economic development.
02 Sep 2026
1 month ago
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The New Zealand Government is investing $1.97 million alongside industry partners in a seven-year programme to restore the southern scallop fishery in Tasman and Golden Bays, aiming to rebuild the marine habitat and create a self-sustaining fishery. The project involves restoring 39 hectares of seabed by placing mussel shells to improve conditions for scallops, addressing past habitat degradation and poor juvenile survival. With strong support from iwi and industry, the $5.02 million initiative is expected to generate $21 million in revenue over 20 years, benefiting the regional economy, biodiversity, and community wellbeing.
02 Sep 2026
1 month ago
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The New Zealand Government is investing $1.97 million, alongside over 60% industry funding, in a seven-year program to restore the southern scallop fishery in Tasman and Golden Bays, aiming to rebuild the fishery, marine habitat, and biodiversity. The project involves restoring 39 hectares of seabed using mussel shells to improve habitat conditions, supported by science, innovation, and collaboration with iwi and industry stakeholders. This restoration is expected to generate approximately $21 million in new revenue over 20 years, benefiting the regional economy, seafood sector, and community wellbeing.
31 Aug 2026
1 month ago
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis welcomed S&P’s affirmation of New Zealand’s AA+ credit rating with a stable outlook, highlighting the agency’s confidence in the economy and government fiscal management. S&P forecasts 2.5% economic growth by June next year and praises New Zealand’s monetary policy flexibility, low net debt, and strong institutions, despite some external imbalances and fiscal deficits. The agency also acknowledges government actions like tax reductions and investment incentives aimed at reducing the deficit and revitalizing the economy, supporting a positive outlook for job creation and fiscal surplus.
28 Aug 2026
1 month ago
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The New Zealand Government is funding a $4.6 million research project, led by agritech company Hectre, to develop hyperspectral imaging technology that non-destructively assesses the internal quality of apples in packhouses. This innovation aims to improve detection of defects and fruit maturity in real-time, enhancing storage, packing, and export decisions to reduce waste and boost fruit quality. The project targets at least 80% detection accuracy by 2027 and seeks to strengthen the apple industry's productivity, export performance, and global competitiveness.
27 Aug 2026
1 month ago
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Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed Tourism Industry Aotearoa's Tourism 2050 strategy, highlighting its role in guiding the future of tourism amid upcoming challenges and opportunities. She emphasized the strategy’s alignment with the Government's Tourism Policy Statement, which aims for sustainable growth benefiting visitors, communities, and the economy. Upston expressed support for ongoing collaboration between the government, industry, and communities to ensure the tourism sector's long-term success through innovation and balanced development.
19 Aug 2026
2 months ago
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The government will establish an independent Urban Land Market Officer to monitor, assess, and ensure councils maintain competitive urban land markets by preventing artificial scarcity and enabling sufficient land supply for housing and business development. This role aims to address housing affordability and economic growth by holding councils accountable for zoning enough land and facilitating reforms such as abolishing rural-urban boundaries, setting housing growth targets, and easing private plan changes. The Officer’s independent scrutiny will promote transparency and enforce action where local planning decisions hinder land market competitiveness, supporting the government’s broader agenda to reform the planning system and boost housing supply.
19 Aug 2026
2 months ago
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The New Zealand Government is investing $300,000 alongside industry funding to support a three-year project aimed at transforming the blackcurrant sector into a global leader in premium, health-focused ingredients. The initiative will enhance local value by refining juice extraction to produce high anthocyanin extract powder, supporting research, market development, and promoting New Zealand blackcurrants internationally. This innovation seeks to increase growers' earnings, boost export opportunities, and strengthen New Zealand's position in global health and nutrition markets.