13 Jul 2026
3 months ago
777 views
Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has welcomed new Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) guidelines designed to simplify the Overseas Investment Act for international investors, particularly in the supermarket and grocery sector, aiming to attract credible investors and increase market competition. The government has also reformed application processing, significantly reducing average assessment times from 71 to 23 working days and meeting targets of five or fewer days for most investments, thereby streamlining approval processes. These changes are intended to boost international investment, which is vital for New Zealand’s economic growth, productivity, and job creation.
04 Feb 2026
8 months ago
1356 views
WorkSafe has revised its enforcement policies to provide clearer guidance and faster resolution of safety issues, introducing alternatives like formal warnings and pre-charge enforceable undertakings for businesses that take responsibility and commit to improvements. Prosecution will now focus on serious cases involving significant negligence, repeated non-compliance, or serious harm, aligning with clearer criteria and the Solicitor-General’s Prosecution Guidelines. Training for WorkSafe staff will support consistent application of these changes, enhancing trust and fairness in enforcement decisions.
17 Dec 2025
10 months ago
1502 views
The road cone digital hotline pilot concluded early after six months of collecting data and building relationships with road authorities, revealing that excessive cone use was often due to councils not applying NZTA’s latest risk-based temporary traffic management guidelines. The pilot met its goals by giving the public a voice, identifying root causes, and clarifying WorkSafe’s enforcement role, while prompting councils to comply fully with new guidelines by July 2027. WorkSafe will continue integrating this approach into its inspections and use lessons from the pilot to improve public and business feedback responses.
24 Jul 2025
1 year ago
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Associate Health Minister David Seymour supports the publication of guidelines by Medsafe for prescribing Psilocybin to treat depression, aligning New Zealand with Australia. The guidelines require practitioners to meet specific criteria, including registration with the Medical Council and expertise in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Approval allows experienced psychiatrists to prescribe Psilocybin to patients with treatment-resistant depression, with the potential for more practitioners to follow suit, expanding access to this treatment option.