The Government is taking steps to formally recognise and enable nature-based early childhood education in New Zealand, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says.
“I’m pleased to announce that Cabinet has this week agreed to establish a legislative framework for nature-based early childhood education, giving these services a clear pathway to operate and grow in New Zealand,” Mr Seymour says.
“Nature-based early childhood education embodies the Kiwi spirit. It celebrates the
A $2.8 million investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will help support the long-term resilience of the Northland oyster sector while backing economic opportunities for local communities, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Under-Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries Jenny Marcroft say.
"Mahurangi oyster farms produce around a quarter of New Zealand's oysters but recurring
September’s roll return data tells us what we already knew; families want schooling options that reflect the needs of their children, says Associate Education Minister David Seymour.
Data released today shows that as of September 1, 2026, there were 1,965 students enrolled in 19 charter schools, up from 215 students when the first seven schools opened in 2025.
On 12 October 2026 Pakaraka School in Northland with 63 students became the first state
Papakura’s new courthouse remains on time and on budget, with construction complete and preparations underway to open a safer, higher-capacity court in January 2027, say Courts Minister Nicole McKee and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith who are in Papakura today to mark the completion of construction and handover of the building to the Ministry of Justice.
“Taxpayers deserve public infrastructure that is delivered when promised, within budget,
Thousands more children are getting the help they need at school as the Government's record investment in learning support delivers real results, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.
“Last year, we invested three-quarters of a billion dollars in learning support, the largest
New Zealand exporters can start using the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement from today, with tariffs removed on more than half of New Zealand’s exports to India, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says.
“We launched talks in March 2025 and, by working harder and faster, concluded them in
The Government has approved the deployment of New Zealand Army officer Brigadier Grant Motley to the role of Force Commander of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
“As MFO Force Commander, Brigadier Grant Motley, upon promotion to Major General, will
