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Andrew Wilson Joins Board of Guardians of NZ Super Fund
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1091 viewsAndrew Wilson, a former investment banker with extensive experience in global markets, has been appointed to the Board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, overseeing the $85 billion Superannuation Fund. Prior to this role, Wilson held key positions at institutions like the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Bank of England, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop highlighted Wilson's valuable expertise in investment management and global markets, emphasizing his potential to make a significant impact on the Guardians' work. Wilson's official appointment to the Board is scheduled to commence on 20 October.
Tags: Andrew Wilson Chris Bishop Investment banker Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bank of England Rothschild Asset Management Goldman Sachs Asset Management Fixed Income Currency & Money MarketsRegional Infrastructure Fund Boosts Job Creation and Resilience in New Zealand
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 974 viewsThe Regional Infrastructure Fund, supported by Ministers Shane Jones and Louise Upston, is funding projects in regional New Zealand to create resilient communities and local employment opportunities. Since its opening in mid last year, the RIF has committed over $862 million to projects, with $355.6 million already approved and announced. These projects are expected to provide employment for over 1750 full-time workers during construction, prioritizing local workforce planning and creating job opportunities in construction, agriculture, horticulture, and processing.
Tags: Regional Infrastructure Fund resilient communities local employment opportunities Regional Development Minister Shane Jones Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston infrastructure employment construction New Zealanders projectsKiwi Kids Learn Cycling Safety with Expanded Bikes In Schools Program
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1055 viewsNew funding of up to $3.5 million from the NZ Transport Agency will support the Bikes in Schools programme, allowing primary and intermediate students to access bikes and tracks in their schools. The programme, aimed at teaching cycling safety skills to kids, is supported by the Bike On New Zealand Charitable Trust and helps build confidence and key biking skills in a safe school setting. Since 2010, over 400 schools have participated in Bikes in Schools, with the funding secured to continue the programme until June 2027.
Tags: Kiwi kids cycling safety skills bike tracks Bikes In Schools programme Transport Minister Chris Bishop NZ Transport Agency primary students intermediate students Bike On New Zealand Charitable Trust Paul McArdleGovernment's Efficient School Property Investment: $100M for New Classrooms
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1074 viewsThe Government's focus on efficiency in school property has freed up $100 million for reinvestment in new classrooms. By utilizing offsite manufacturing and repeatable designs, the cost of delivering new classrooms has been halved. This investment includes new classrooms and learning support spaces in various schools, as well as funding for repairs and upgrades in schools nationwide.
Tags: Erica Stanford Education Minister school property classrooms new school learning support classrooms infrastructure efficiency value for money fundingUnlocking Opportunities: New Zealand's Southeast Asia Foreign Policy Reset
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1210 viewsThe speech delivered to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council emphasized the importance of New Zealand's foreign policy reset, focusing on Southeast Asia as a key partner for trade, security, and resilience. The reset aims to deepen relationships through practical diplomacy, increased resources, and tangible outcomes such as strategic partnerships with countries like Viet Nam and Singapore. The plan for the year ahead includes turning upgraded agreements into results, building people-to-people ties, and deepening security cooperation to deliver security and prosperity for New Zealanders.
Tags: Simon Bridges Kathleen Morrison Ambassadors High Commissioners Viet Nam Singapore ASEAN Thailand Philippines MalaysiaNew Curriculum Updates and Resources to Boost Student Achievement: Insights from Education Minister Erica Stanford
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1085 viewsThe Government, led by Education Minister Erica Stanford, is implementing new curriculum updates, resources, and assessments to improve student achievement. The updated learning areas for English and Mathematics will be available from October 20, with other subjects phased in by 2028 to allow schools more time for planning. Additional support for teachers, including professional learning, resources, and assessment tools like SMART and PATs, will be provided to ensure student progress and parental awareness of their children's performance.
Tags: Government student achievement curriculum updates resources assessments Education Minister Erica Stanford learning areas teachers implementationGovernment Progresses in Tackling Unemployment Despite Economic Challenges
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1026 viewsMinister Louise Upston highlights the Government's progress in reducing unemployment despite economic challenges, with a 6% increase in beneficiaries finding work in the June 2025 quarter, totaling 20,775 individuals transitioning into employment. The data also shows a 6.9% rise in work exits from Jobseeker Support and a decrease in young people receiving this support. The Government's initiatives, such as frontline investments, phone-based case management, and Kōrero Mahi seminars, aim to support jobseekers, emphasizing the importance of providing practical assistance during the job search process to help individuals gain independence and improve their lives.
Tags: Minister Social Development Employment Louise Upston Government unemployment MSD stats Jobseeker Support New Zealanders Kōrero MahiForeign Minister Winston Peters Strengthening Partnerships in the UK and Nordic Region
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1022 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will travel to the United Kingdom and the Nordic region for diplomatic engagements. In the UK, he will participate in the UK-NZ Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, meet with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, and discuss enhancing cooperation amidst global challenges. In the Nordic countries, Mr Peters will attend the New Zealand-Nordic 5 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to strengthen relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration in various areas.
Tags: Winston Peters Yvette Cooper United Kingdom Nordic region Foreign Minister New Zealand Denmark Finland Iceland NorwayMinister Attends Graduation of 10 New Fishery Officers Ensuring Sustainable Fisheries
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 831 viewsOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones attended the graduation of 10 new Fishery Officers, emphasizing the importance of their work in ensuring fishers comply with regulations and protect fish stocks. The graduates unexpectedly encountered real poachers during a training exercise, highlighting the significance of their role in enforcing regulations. The Fishery Officers play a crucial role in maintaining sustainable fisheries, with over 11,000 Kiwis employed in the seafood sector and hundreds of thousands engaging in recreational fishing activities.
Tags: Shane Jones Fishery Officers New Zealand Fisheries Minister sustainability fish stocks poachers seafood sector fisheries management system KiwisRemembering Jim Bolger: A Legacy of Family, Leadership, and National Identity
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 962 viewsJim Bolger's passing is acknowledged with thoughts and condolences for his family. He was a proud Irish Catholic man who valued family and history. Bolger's political career, marked by serving as Prime Minister and advocating for national identity, is recognized.
Tags: Jim Bolger Joan Bolger family Prime Minister New Zealand Irish ancestry Te Kūiti farmer history democratic discussion MMP governmentNewly Appointed Directors Bring Expertise to Crown Infrastructure Boards
16 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1160 viewsNewly appointed and reappointed directors will bring expertise to the Boards of Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd (CID), National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Ltd (NIFFCo), and New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, according to Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. Pamela Bell, Philip de Joux, and Adrian Wimmers will join the CID Board, with Bell becoming Chair in March 2026. David Webster, Tim Brown, Greg Lowe, and Melissa Cameron have been appointed to the NIFFCo Board, and Sue Tindal has been reappointed as Deputy Chair for the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga.
Tags: Chris Bishop Pamela Bell Philip de Joux Adrian Wimmers Abby Foote John Sproat David Webster Tim Brown Greg Lowe Melissa CameronGovernment Invests $97M in 32 Flood Resilience Projects Across New Zealand
15 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 999 viewsThe Government is investing $97 million in 32 flood resilience projects across New Zealand, protecting 30,000 homes and 350,000 hectares of land. The focus is on equipping regions to bounce back from storms, with 22 projects in the South Island addressing the urgent need for infrastructure resilience. These investments aim to protect 100,000 residents in flood-prone areas and bring the total RIF commitment to nearly $200 million since August 2024, with a significant impact on preventing damages and supporting local communities.
Tags: Shane Jones Government New Zealand flood resilience projects Regional Development Minister infrastructure Regional Infrastructure Fund South Island Tasman floodingGovernment Takes Action to Improve Underground Asset Management
15 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1175 viewsThe Government aims to address delays and cost overruns in infrastructure projects caused by unknown underground pipes and cables. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop highlights the inefficiencies and disruptions resulting from inaccurate utility records, citing the Cameron Road redevelopment project in Tauranga as an example. A program has been initiated to enhance asset management systems and explore options for improving underground utility records to streamline projects and ensure accurate information is maintained whenever road corridors are opened.
Tags: Government delays cost blowouts pipes cables infrastructure projects Chris Bishop utilities asset management systems underground utility recordsGovernment Eases Regulations for Home-Based Cake Makers to Boost Innovation and Business Growth in Food Sector
15 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1110 viewsThe Government is cutting red tape for home-based cake makers to reduce costs and simplify registration requirements under the Food Act, aiming to make it easier to operate and innovate in the food sector. The changes are part of a broader work program to address disproportionate regulation and provide more opportunities for individuals to turn their hobby into a business. The Red Tape Tipline is being utilized to gather feedback and make responsive changes, with further plans to reduce regulatory costs, assist businesses in innovation, and streamline processes across the food sector.
Tags: Government red tape cake makers food sector Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard Regulation Minister David Seymour compliance costs business consumers Red Tape Tipline.Remembering the Legacy of Jim Bolger: New Zealand's Former Prime Minister
15 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1001 viewsFormer New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and reform that shaped the nation. Born in Taranaki to Irish immigrant parents, his values of hard work and determination defined his character and leadership style. Bolger served in Parliament for over three decades, leading the country through economic modernization and electoral reforms during his time as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997.
Tags: Jim Bolger New Zealand Prime Minister leader legacy politician reformer democracy service passing