12 Nov 2026
2 hours ago
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The Government is encouraging New Zealanders to mark today’s National Day of Reflection to remember and acknowledge the survivors of abuse, harm and neglect in care. “Two years ago, the Government delivered a formal apology to those who suffered abuse and neglect as children, young people and vulnerable adults in State and faith-based care,” says Erica Stanford, Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions. Care of Faith-based Institutions.
03 Jun 2026
5 months ago
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The New Zealand government is enhancing copyright laws to extend protection by 20 years and strengthen creators' rights, ensuring iconic works continue to benefit their artists. Changes will allow not-for-profit cultural institutions greater flexibility to digitally preserve and provide access to works, including those with unknown copyright holders, while preventing commercial misuse and combating offshore piracy. Additionally, creators will have stronger ownership of commissioned works, improved protections for digital tools, and ongoing consideration of a copyright framework for generative AI by 2027.
30 Jul 2025
1 year ago
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Kiwibank has been authorized to enhance its competition with the dominant Australian-owned banks in New Zealand's banking sector by raising up to $500 million in capital for growth. This move is aimed at enabling Kiwibank to better compete with the big four Australian banks while preserving its New Zealand identity. The government has approved measures to ensure Kiwibank's New Zealand identity, including maintaining majority government ownership and requiring key operational aspects to remain in New Zealand.