Covid-19 response. Emerging variants

Covid-19 Response Minister announces new measures following the growing spread of new variants of the virus.

Epidemic Preparedness (COVID-19) Notice 2020 Renewal Notice (No 3) 2020

New Zealand Gazette notice that renews the Epidemic Preparedness (COVID-19) Notice 2020.

Tauranga City Council to be replaced by a Commission

The Minister of Local Government has announced that the Tauranga City Council will be replaced by a Commission.

Briefings to incoming ministers

Briefings to incoming ministers (BIMs) are briefings received by incoming Ministers following the formation of a new Government.

National Policy Statement on Urban Development. Ministry for the Environment guides

New guides from the Ministry for the Environment on the National Policy Statement on Urban Development.

Te-Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan launched

Te-Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan is our region’s blueprint for halving our emissions by 2030, reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and preparing for the impacts of climate change. The digital plan was published online, 8 December 2020.

Parliament opens: Speech from the Throne

The Governor-General delivered the Speech from the Throne outlining the Government's plans for the next three years.

Election results

The final results for the General Election and referendums held on Saturday 17 October are available from the New Zealand Electoral Commission website at at www.electionresults.govt.nz