Final reports from the NZ Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned, published.
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park landslide. Independent reviewer appointed, Hon Paul Davison KC.
Ten new or amended national direction instruments under the Resource Management Act 1991, in force from 15 January 2026. Instruments Gazetted 18 December 2025, https://gazette.govt.nz/
Ministers have announced the establishment of a new Ministry, the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, MCERT.
The Government has published two new bills for changes to the Resource Management Act 1991,
Cabinet Ministers have announced changes to New Zealand's local government system.
Auckland Council Plan Change 120. Consultation
The Auckland Council 2025 local election official results published