The NZ Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned has published final reports.
Minister of Health
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
Auckland Council, State of the environment report 2025. The health of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland’s natural environment in 2025
The Government has announced changes to the building consent system. It is changing building and construction liability settings and making it easier for Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to voluntarily consolidate their functions.