Covid-19: Prime Minister – Level 4 to remain in place

The Prime Minister has announced that Covid Alert Level 4 will remain in place across the whole of New Zealand until 11.59pm on Friday [27 August], and until 11.59pm on Tuesday August 31 for Auckland.

Housing assessment for the Auckland region. National policy statement on urban development 2020

The National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 requires Auckland Council to complete a housing capacity assessment by 31 July 2021. The housing capacity assessment has been completed and will be available on this website this week.

Māori wards. Department of Internal Affairs consultation

The Department of Internal Affairs is calling for feedback on changes to Māori ward and Māori constituency processes. A discussion paper is available. Submissions close 27 August 2021.

Government water reforms: four publicly-owned entities proposed

The Government has announced plans to establish four publicly-owned entities that will manage drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure across New Zealand.

New strategy for managing the Hauraki Gulf

Ministers have announced a new approach to managing the Hauraki Gulf: Revitalising the Gulf – Government action on the Sea Change Plan

Climate Change Commission's advice to the Government

The Climate Change Commission's advice to the Government is published today.

Setting up the Māori Health Authority interim board

Ministers have announced the process for selecting members of the Māori Health Authority interim board.

2021 Budget

Grant Robertson, Minister of Finance, presented the 2021 Budget in Parliament on 21 May 2021.