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Government Refreshes Maihi Karauna Strategy to Revitalize Te Reo Māori by 2040
13 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 164 viewsThe Government has refreshed the Maihi Karauna strategy to revitalize te reo Māori by 2040, aiming to increase the number of speakers and elevate the language’s national value. This updated plan builds on progress since 2019, emphasizing a coordinated government approach while recognizing that lasting revitalization depends on whānau, communities, and everyday New Zealanders actively using the language. Minister Tama Potaka highlights the shared responsibility for revitalization and the focus on tangible results to make te reo Māori more visible, valued, and spoken across society.
Tags: Tama Potaka Maihi Karauna Te reo Māori Māori Development Aotearoa New Zealand Māori language revitalisation Crown strategy Te Ture mō te Reo Māori Te Whare o te Reo Mauriora Māori communitiesGovernment Invests $835K to Enhance Kaikōura Cruise Visitor Experience and Tourism Growth
11 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 199 viewsThe 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.
Tags: Kaikōura New Zealand tourism International Visitor Levy cruise visitors Louise Upston visitor experience tourism growth cruise facilities regional developmentWhangārei Hospital Redevelopment Begins with New Acute Services Building and Ward Tower
11 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 237 viewsWork has begun on the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment, featuring a new acute services building and a 158-bed ward tower to expand capacity and modernize healthcare facilities. The project aims to improve emergency care, increase bed availability, and support government health targets, while also laying the foundation for future expansion. Additionally, the redevelopment is a major economic boost for Northland, expected to contribute $233 million to the regional GDP and create over 2,700 jobs.
Tags: Whangārei Hospital Simeon Brown Northland acute services building ward tower Budget 2026 emergency department healthcare infrastructure hospital redevelopment New Zealand governmentWhangārei Hospital Opens $35M Child Health Centre and New Car Park Extension
11 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 168 viewsWhangārei Hospital officially opened a $35 million Child Health Centre, providing modern outpatient and community services tailored for children and young people in Northland. Alongside this, an $18.5 million Car Park 14 extension was completed, adding 573 parking spaces to support the growing hospital campus. These projects are key milestones in the wider hospital redevelopment, enabling the construction of a new acute services building while maintaining effective hospital operations.
Tags: Whangārei Hospital Child Health Centre Simeon Brown Northland paediatric services hospital redevelopment Car Park 14 Dr Shane Reti healthcare infrastructure acute services buildingGovernment Programmes Show Success in Preventing Family Violence Through Community Leadership
09 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 181 viewsIndependent evaluations of three government-funded programmes—E Tū Whānau, Pasefika Proud, and the Ethnic Communities Violence Prevention programme—show positive changes in attitudes and behaviours related to family violence. The findings highlight that community-led, locally informed approaches that build on community strengths are most effective in preventing family violence. These results support the Government’s National Strategy, Te Aorerekura, emphasizing prevention and empowering communities to create safer families and whānau.
Tags: Louise Upston Karen Chhour E Tū Whānau Pasefika Proud Ministry of Social Development Te Aorerekura National Strategy family violence sexual violence government programsMilestone Reached for Hawke's Bay, Palmerston North & Tauranga Hospital Redevelopments
09 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 185 viewsPlanning for the redevelopment of Hawke's Bay, Palmerston North, and Tauranga hospitals has advanced with early concept designs showcasing future acute services buildings that centralize critical departments for improved patient care. These projects, part of Health New Zealand's Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme, follow a consistent, phased approach supported by recently announced Budget 2026 funding for design and site preparation. The developments aim to enhance capacity, connectivity, and facilities, laying a foundation for hospitals that will serve their communities effectively for decades.
Tags: Hawke's Bay Palmerston North Tauranga Simeon Brown Health New Zealand Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme Health Infrastructure Plan Budget 2026 acute services hospital redevelopmentGovernment Allocates $8M to Preserve and Enhance Waitangi Treaty Grounds
09 Sep 2026 | 1 week ago | 191 viewsThe Government is allocating $8 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to support the ongoing operation, preservation, and infrastructure of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a site of immense national and cultural significance. This funding aims to maintain public access, enhance educational and commemorative programs, and ensure the site remains vibrant for future generations, supporting regional tourism and economic activity. Previous investments have also upgraded infrastructure and facilities, with continued efforts focused on preserving this taonga ahead of the 2040 bicentenary of Waitangi Day.
Tags: Waitangi Treaty Grounds Shane Jones Tama Potaka Regional Infrastructure Fund Te Tiriti o Waitangi New Zealand Māori Development Regional Development Haruru Falls Road Te Rau Aroha Museum$640K Loan Boosts Stewart Island Air Connectivity and Regional Services
07 Sep 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 197 viewsA $640,000 loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund has been granted to South East Air to refurbish an aircraft, increasing Stewart Island Flights' fleet from four to five planes. This funding aims to enhance regional air connectivity, support essential services like healthcare and education, and boost tourism and business on Stewart Island. The loan is part of a broader $30 million initiative to sustain vulnerable regional air services and help airlines manage costs amid rising fuel prices.
Tags: Stewart Island Mark Patterson South East Air Stewart Island Flights Regional Infrastructure Fund regional air services aviation sector regional airlines Regional Development Minister Regional Infrastructure Fund loanTaranaki Alliance Boosted by $3M Grant to Secure $100M+ Contracts
07 Sep 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 202 viewsThe Taranaki Alliance, supported by a $3 million Regional Infrastructure Fund grant, aims to help local firms secure over $100 million in contracts within three years, aiding economic diversification away from the declining oil and gas sector. The initiative, led by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki and local partners, will coordinate collaboration among engineering, manufacturing, and technical firms to pursue large-scale national and international projects. With strong regional support and over 85 firms interested, the Alliance seeks to build a commercially sustainable model that enhances bid coordination, compliance, and regional economic representation.
Tags: Shane Jones Taranaki Alliance Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki Methanex New Plymouth District Council Venture Taranaki Regional Development Minister Coalition Government Regional Infrastructure Fund oil and gas sectorFranz Josef Completes Key Flood Protection Works to Boost Community Resilience
06 Sep 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 205 viewsFranz Josef township has achieved a significant flood resilience milestone with the completion of key Waiho River stop bank upgrades, enhancing protection for homes, farms, and infrastructure. These works, part of the second stage of the Franz Josef Flood Protection Scheme, are co-funded by a $6 million Regional Infrastructure Fund grant and follow an initial $9.2 million investment from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. The upgrades aim to safeguard the community against destructive flooding from the glacier-fed Waiho River while preparing for the final Havill Wall upgrade to protect additional critical assets.
Tags: Franz Josef Waiho River Mark Patterson Franz Josef Glacier Havill Wall Regional Infrastructure Fund State Highway 6 Tartare Stream Associate Regional Development MinisterFast-Track Approval Boosts Port of Tauranga Expansion with Stella Passage Development
06 Sep 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 252 viewsThe Stella Passage Development at the Port of Tauranga has received fast-track approval, enabling significant expansion including wharf extensions, new container cranes, and dredging to accommodate larger vessels and nearly double handling capacity. This approval, granted in about five months through the Fast-track process, addresses longstanding constraints caused by limited capacity and aging infrastructure, enhancing New Zealand’s largest port’s efficiency and supporting regional economic growth. The project is the 34th approved under Fast-track, a system designed to expedite infrastructure developments that deliver economic value and keep New Zealand competitive globally.
Tags: Stella Passage Development Port of Tauranga Chris Bishop Shane Jones Sulphur Point Wharf Mount Maunganui Wharf New Zealand infrastructure Regional Development Environment CourtGovernment Invests $3.4M to Boost Māori Enterprises, Jobs, and Exports
04 Sep 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 215 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing over $3.4 million through the Māori Development Fund to support three Māori enterprises in creating jobs, expanding exports, and fostering long-term prosperity across sectors like green hydrogen, apple orchards, and premium wine. These investments aim to enhance Māori asset productivity, increase export revenue, and generate economic benefits for whānau, local suppliers, and regions, reflecting the Government’s commitment to backing Māori ambition. Administered by Te Puni Kōkiri, the fund aligns with the Going for Growth with Māori economic plan and has an annual budget of $38.21 million from July 2026 to help overcome growth barriers and build sustainable wealth for future generations.
Tags: Tama Potaka Halcyon Power Tūaropaki Trust Obayashi Corporation Ngāti Pāhauwera Tiraki Māori Development Fund Te Puni Kōkiri Mōkai RaupungaNew State Redress Service Simplifies Claims for Survivors in NZ
02 Sep 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 285 viewsThe new State Redress Service provides survivors of abuse in State care with a single point of contact for information, new claims, and ongoing support, streamlining access across multiple agencies. It assigns one case manager for claims involving multiple agencies to simplify the redress process and reduce the need for survivors to repeatedly share their experiences. This service operates alongside existing agencies responsible for claim assessment and decision-making, as part of the government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
Tags: Erica Stanford Vikki Carter State Redress Service Ministry of Social Development Oranga Tamariki Ministry of Education Ministry of Health Health New Zealand Te Puni Kōkiri Department of CorrectionsTrans-Tasman Trade and Tourism Ministers Meet to Boost NZ-Australia Partnership
02 Sep 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 257 viewsTrade 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.
Tags: Todd McClay Don Farrell Louise Upston Trade Ministers Closer Economic Relations Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum tourism growth Māori tourism regional economic developmentTrans-Tasman Trade and Tourism Ministers Meet to Strengthen NZ-Australia Partnership
02 Sep 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 306 viewsTrade 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.
Tags: Todd McClay Don Farrell Louise Upston Closer Economic Relations trade ministers Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum tourism growth Māori tourism regional economic development