The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has completed procurement for the Founder & Startup Support Programme (FSSP), appointing a refreshed network of 14 providers to deliver early stage and growth support to startup founders across Aotearoa New Zealand.
The FSSP is a key government investment
The Government’s proposed Winter Energy Reliability Obligation is an indication that New Zealand’s electricity market is failing consumers and not
Nearly 200 schools have begun the process of replacing open-plan classrooms with enclosed learning spaces to create quieter, calmer spaces more suited for learning, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today.
“When I began visiting schools, teachers
Adam Taylor, CEO of Matomo
Matomo study reveals a growing “trust gap” in web analytics as AI increases pressure on data quality, transparency and control
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, July 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Key findings include:
• 85% have questioned business decisions based on analytics data.
• 70% say AI traffic is very important.
We are pleased to again be celebrating the achievements of outstanding rangatahi with the
Productivity, according to the NZ Treasury, is New Zealand's biggest economic challenge.
Productivity and labour force participation are the key drivers of economic performance, higher wages and higher living standards.
Our capacity to raise our standard of living depends on our ability to raise output per
Kia ora koutou tamariki & whānau! We hope you all had a remarkable and restful school holiday, that you enjoyed reading wonderful Matariki pukapuka, and attending some of our Mānawatia a Matariki me Puanga events! If you visited the library to search for whetū amongst the shelves, build with LEGO®, watch a performance, make a Matariki or Puanga-inspired craft, or listen to some stories, thank you for coming along to your local whare pukapuka and halping make our Mānawatia a Matariki me Puanga programme so special.
Our Matariki me Puanga Reading Challenge is still on-going, so you can head over to Beanstack to sign up and continue to keep Matariki me Puanga in your thoughts until the end of August.
To find out about our regular programmes, special events, and other holiday happenings, you can sign up for our Kids and Families newsletter, or make sure to keep an eye-out on our kids’ stories, our Facebook page, or our events calendar.
We would also like to extend particular thanks to the wonderful rangatahi of Wellington Youth Improv for their hilarious performances!
Now let's look through some of the highlights from all our school holiday events for tamariki and rangatahi!
Singer-songwriter CAITLIN (aka Caitlin Bradley) is making waves in the indie-rock scene with her sharp lyricism and infectious energy.
A rising live draw, CAITLIN has played headline shows across New Zealand, performed
As part of Christchurch City Council’s electrification programme, 488 new solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Gallery.
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger said he’s thrilled to see the Council investing in solar
The Government is acting to maintain New Zealand’s ongoing domestic cement manufacturing capacity and ensure our economy remains resilient to global supply chain shocks.
“We have agreed to grant Golden Bay Cement (GBC) up to $60m to continue cement manufacturing at its Whangarei plant, maintain domestic clinker manufacturing capability, and undertake at least $150m in investments needed to support cost-effective domestic cement production through to at least 2040.”
“Ministers were advised that due to rising costs Fletcher Building Limited was considering
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the Select Committee report on the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill is a significant step forward for the primary sector.
"These bills are central to this Government's plan to grow the economy and back our farmers," says Todd McClay.
"For too long the RMA has added cost, delay, and uncertainty for the people who grow and
The Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) has now supported more than $10 billion invested by businesses in research and development (R&D) activity, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Penny Simmonds says.
“Reaching $10 billion in supported research and development is a significant landmark and
One year on from the launch of A Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040, a progress review shows the Government is delivering on its vision for a modern, productive and enduring minerals sector that supports jobs, regional growth and long-term prosperity, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.
“When we launched the Minerals Strategy in 2025, we addressed a longstanding challenge
Keren Blakey and Mandy Pattinson have been appointed to the TVNZ Board, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
“These appointments will strengthen the board's governance and bring valuable expertise as TVNZ continues to adapt to the challenges and opportunities of the current media landscape. I
The final report of the Public Inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children was presented to the Governor-General’s office today and delivered to Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop as required by the Inquiry’s terms of reference.
On 27 November 2025, the then-Attorney-General, Hon Judith Collins, announced that a
The Foreign Ministers of New Zealand and the Philippines have announced a Comprehensive Partnership today.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa P. Lazaro formalised the Comprehensive Partnership during a meeting in Manila, while also discussing priority bilateral and regional issues.
“New Zealand and the Philippines are close friends and trusted partners on the world stage –
The Ministry for Women’s database linking women with governance opportunities has more than doubled its first-year growth target as demand grows from women seeking board roles across New Zealand, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says.
“In June last year, I set the Ministry for Women a target to grow its governance database by 20
Today’s inflation figures show the impact of the global oil price shock, while reinforcing the Government’s prudent response to global volatility, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.
Stats NZ’s Consumers Price Index showed inflation was 4.1 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June. By far the biggest contributor was the increases to petrol and diesel, at 27.5 per cent and 71 per cent respectively.
Stats NZ reports that without changes in petrol and diesel prices, annual inflation would
