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Game On: Empowering Pacific Youth for Careers in NZ’s $750M Gaming Industry
05 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 1077 viewsNew Zealand’s Ministry for Pacific Peoples is launching Game On, a $1 million program to support up to 57 Pacific youth into the $750 million gaming industry, addressing ongoing skill shortages. Delivered in partnership with industry leaders and NGOs, Game On offers school outreach, mentoring, internships, and studio visits to help Pacific learners explore STEM careers in real studio environments. The initiative aims to create long-term opportunities for Pacific communities and build on existing efforts to improve Pacific outcomes in STEM, with the first cohort starting training in July 2026.
Tags: Shane Reti Game On The Cause Collective PikPok New Zealand Game Developers Association Ministry for Pacific Peoples Tupu Toa Toloa programme Pacific youth STEM careersBluff Oyster Season 2024 Opens with Careful Management Amid Challenges
05 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 977 viewsThe Bluff oyster season has opened with a cautious approach following a pre-season survey indicating challenges such as disease and environmental pressures, but also promising growth of new oysters. Fisheries New Zealand is working closely with local fishers to manage the fishery conservatively, protecting areas with many small oysters and ensuring science-based decisions to safeguard the fishery’s future. The season runs from March to August, with ongoing monitoring planned, and a full survey report to be released later in the year.
Tags: Jenny Marcroft Fisheries New Zealand Bluff oyster Mahurangi oyster Shellfish Working Group Oceans and Fisheries oyster fishers oyster season oyster disease oyster surveyGuardians of NZ Superannuation Appoint Two New Members to Nominating Committee
05 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 970 viewsTwo experienced corporate leaders, Tim Mitchell and Juliet Tainui-Hernandez, have been appointed to the nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, alongside the reappointment of Chair Michelle Tsui and member Mark Butcher. The committee is responsible for identifying and recommending qualified candidates for the Guardians Board, which oversees the NZ Super Fund and Elevate NZ Venture Capital Fund. Mitchell and Tainui-Hernandez bring extensive expertise in governance, recruitment, risk management, and global investment, with their terms starting on March 1, while Tsui and Butcher have served since 2018.
Tags: Nicola Willis Tim Mitchell Michelle Tsui Mark Butcher Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation NZ Super Fund Elevate NZ Venture Capital Fund nominating committee Finance MinisterNew Zealand and Chile Sign Strategic Agricultural Partnership for 2026-2030
05 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 1003 viewsNew Zealand and Chile have signed the Strategic Agricultural Arrangement 2026–2030 to enhance cooperation in agriculture, focusing on expertise exchange, sustainable development, research, innovation, and climate resilience. Both countries share similar farming systems and advocate for open, rules-based trade, aiming to strengthen their agricultural relationship and seize mutual opportunities. This agreement builds on 80 years of diplomatic ties and aims to boost economic returns for farmers and exporters in both nations.
Tags: New Zealand Chile Todd McClay Ignacia Fernández Agriculture Strategic Agricultural Arrangement trade sustainable development climate resilience diplomatic relationsGovernment Invests $8.3M to Train New Zealand’s Future Seafarers and Boost Coastal Shipping
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 943 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing $8.3 million from the Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund to create training berths for seafarers, addressing workforce shortages due to retirements and industry challenges. This funding will help domestic vessel operators cover trainee expenses, ensuring the development of skilled seafarers essential for coastal freight services and emergency supply deliveries. Building a home-grown maritime workforce will strengthen the resilience of New Zealand’s supply chain and support the broader maritime sector critical to the national economy.
Tags: James Meager New Zealand seafarers Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund maritime schools Cyclone Gabrielle coastal freight services training berths domestic vessel operatorsHealth NZ to Employ First-Year GP Trainees Directly, Boosting Primary Care Workforce
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 993 viewsHealth New Zealand will directly employ all first-year GP trainees to simplify their transition from hospital training and maintain continuity of employment conditions, encouraging more doctors to choose general practice. The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners will continue overseeing the training program, while the government implements initiatives such as increasing medical training places, establishing a new medical school, and funding overseas-trained doctors to strengthen the GP workforce. These changes aim to improve access to primary care by building a stronger pipeline of GPs and making general practice training more attractive and accessible.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health New Zealand Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Auckland Medical School Otago Medical School Waikato Medical School GP trainees primary care workforce New Zealand doctors medical trainingNew Zealand Welcomes Second Private Building Consent Authority to Boost Efficiency
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 1157 viewsNew Zealand has approved its second private Building Consent Authority (BCA), Farsight NZ Limited Partnership, to increase competition and capacity in the building consent system, aiming to reduce paperwork and speed up approvals. Farsight will manage key building control tasks for Summerset, a major residential builder, which will help alleviate pressure on council BCAs and improve consistency in applying the Building Code. All BCAs, including private ones, must meet strict accreditation and legal requirements to ensure strong consumer protections and efficient service delivery.
Tags: Chris Penk Farsight NZ Limited Partnership Building Consent Authority Building Consent Approvals Limited Summerset Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Kāinga Ora International Accreditation New Zealand Building Code New ZealandNew Zealand Proposes Funding Letermovir to Prevent Infection After Stem Cell Transplants
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 911 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown support Pharmac’s proposal to fund letermovir from May 2026 to prevent serious CMV infections in stem cell transplant patients and those with severe immunosuppression. This initiative aims to improve patient outcomes by reducing complications, hospital stays, and healthcare system pressure, aligning with the Government’s commitment to expanding stem cell transplant capacity and enhancing cancer treatment access. Pharmac is currently seeking public feedback on the proposal, inviting input from affected patients, families, health professionals, and advocacy groups.
Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Pharmac letermovir stem cell transplant New Zealand CMV infection cancer treatment healthcare system Faster Cancer TreatmentMorag McDowell Reappointed as Health and Disability Commissioner for Two Years
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 980 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has announced the reappointment of Ms Morag McDowell as Health and Disability Commissioner for a two-year term starting 7 March 2026. Ms McDowell brings extensive legal expertise and health sector experience, which will help the organization deliver fair and effective services. The Government aims to keep patients central to the health system and improve healthcare quality for all New Zealanders.
Tags: Simeon Brown Morag McDowell Health Minister Health and Disability Commissioner New Zealand Government healthcare patients legal expertise health sectorNew BoardConnector Database Boosts Women’s Leadership Roles in NZ
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 1106 viewsA new database called BoardConnector has been launched to support women's progress into leadership and governance roles in New Zealand, providing access to training and a pool of governance-ready leaders. Minister Nicola Grigg emphasizes that increasing female representation on boards strengthens decision-making and economic growth, while addressing gender pay and retirement savings gaps. Despite progress, women hold only 31 percent of private-sector director positions, highlighting the need for tools that drive meaningful change and economic empowerment for women.
Tags: Nicola Grigg International Women’s Day women’s leadership BoardConnector governance female directors economic empowerment gender pay gap New Zealand women in businessChamberWorks Launches to Boost Kiwi Employment with MSD and Chambers Partnership
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 970 viewsSocial Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston announced the launch of ChamberWorks, a partnership between the Ministry of Social Development and New Zealand Chambers of Commerce, aimed at helping businesses with recruitment and increasing employment. The initiative addresses employers' recruitment challenges by aligning workforce needs with job seekers and leveraging MSD's extensive talent pipeline and training resources. ChamberWorks will operate nationally across 23 chambers, collaborating on workforce plans and opportunities to support businesses and get more Kiwis into work.
Tags: Louise Upston ChamberWorks Ministry of Social Development MSD New Zealand Chambers of Commerce Social Development Employment New Zealand job placements recruitmentNew Zealand Prepares Consular Support and Evacuation Plans for Citizens in Middle East
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 999 viewsThe New Zealand Government is actively preparing to assist citizens stranded in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict by pre-deploying consular staff and two Defence Force planes for potential evacuation operations. Due to closed airspace and limited flights, New Zealanders are advised to shelter in place or use safe opportunities to leave, while the government coordinates with consular partners and airlines. Around 3,000 New Zealanders are registered in the region, with a 24/7 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade response operation in place to provide urgent assistance.
Tags: Winston Peters Judith Collins New Zealand Middle East New Zealand Defence Force consular staff civilian evacuation Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade SafeTravelTauranga Māori Health Tech Company Carepatron Expands Globally with Govt Support
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 916 viewsTauranga-based Māori health tech company Carepatron is expanding internationally after receiving support from the Government’s Māori Development Fund, which accelerated its AI-powered clinical support tool’s development and boosted export revenue by 50%. This growth aligns with the Government’s goals to double New Zealand exports and strengthen Māori participation in high-value sectors like technology. The investment reflects a broader strategy to enhance Māori enterprise capability, innovation, and global reach, driving economic success that benefits whānau, hapū, iwi, and regional communities.
Tags: Tama Potaka Carepatron Māori Development Fund Māori health technology Te Puni Kōkiri Tōnui Māori Māori enterprise New Zealand exports Māori Development MinisterNew Zealand’s Trade Hits $61.2B in Q4 with Strong Export Growth
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 1018 viewsNew Zealand's international trade statistics reveal strong export growth, reaching $29.2 billion in the December quarter, driven by key sectors like dairy, tourism, and meat. Trade and Investment Minister Hon Todd McClay highlights the importance of open markets, strong trading relationships, and government support in sustaining this success amid global economic uncertainty. The government remains committed to enhancing trade by reducing barriers, expanding free trade agreements, and empowering exporters to drive economic growth and job creation.
Tags: Todd McClay New Zealand Kiwi exporters international trade dairy exports tourism meat exports trade statistics free trade agreements New Zealand economyUruguay and New Zealand Strengthen Bilateral Ties on Foreign Affairs Minister Visit
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 1093 viewsThe Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay and New Zealand reaffirmed their strong bilateral relationship based on shared values such as multilateralism, democracy, human rights, and respect for international law, while emphasizing cooperation on global issues including environmental governance, peace, and gender equality. They committed to advancing an open, rules-based multilateral trading system, highlighted joint efforts in sustainable agriculture and investment, and supported initiatives like the Cairns Group, FIT-P, and Uruguay’s integration into digital and gender-focused trade agreements. Both countries also stressed the importance of people-to-people ties through cultural, educational, and youth exchanges, and pledged to maintain ongoing political dialogue and collaboration in international forums.
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