New Zealand Government stories
Consultation could leave WorkSafe with about 20 fewer staff, as it shifts resources towards frontline inspections and enforcement.
A lack of disclosure on New Zealand’s big projects is obscuring costs, designs and accountability, critics say, as billions are spent in secret.
The civil construction sector warns a planned vocational overhaul could worsen skills shortages unless industry training and standards stay intact.
Insurance concerns and storm damage are pushing down values in parts of Nelson, with buyers wary of future natural hazards.
Poor record keeping can trigger fines after a company and a banned director were penalised NZD $48,000 for breaching employment standards.
Shifting to circular models could help New Zealand and Australia close emissions gaps, cut waste and create jobs in infrastructure and construction.
Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.
Greater certainty over projects and funding could reverse years of under-investment, as a new 30-year plan and agency seek private capital.
Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.
The move could leave more New Zealanders in cold, damp homes, worsening respiratory illness and raising pressure on the health system.
New Zealand's NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
Homeowners face average rates rises of 15% as ministers sidestep calls to give councils more funding powers and local autonomy.
Government officials are calling for renewable energy use for data centres, highlighting support for New Zealand's Net Zero 2050 goals.
Buildings may get longer deadlines as ministers weigh safety against the cost of seismic upgrades and mortgage pressure on owners.
Splunk's VP is urging the New Zealand Government to establish consistent standards and centralised investment to avoid evolving cyber threats.
New legislation could unlock thousands more build-to-rent homes as New Zealand opens its largest such development in Auckland.
KiwiRail says the Budget 2024 top-up will ease maintenance backlogs and improve reliability for commuters and freight customers across New Zealand.
New Zealand builders and designers are being urged to speed up digital skills and sustainability plans as cost and talent pressures persist.
Operational downtime, not just data theft, is now crippling one in three large New Zealand businesses hit by cyber attacks.
New research says tighter oversight of five sectors could make New Zealand’s emissions scheme cut pollution faster without slowing growth.
