Gender pay gap stays near record low
New Zealand’s gender pay gap held at 5.3% in the June quarter, near the record low of 5.2% reported last year, according to official data released by Statistics New Zealand.
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Over 260,000 young children eligible for funded flu vaccines from 2027
From April 2027, New Zealand will fund influenza vaccines for all children aged six months to under five years, expanding eligibility to over 260,000 children as part of a broader vaccine investment package.
Community Job Coaching reaches milestone
The New Zealand Government’s Community Job Coaching programme has enrolled 4,000 young people in under a year, with 290 moving into sustainable jobs and 640 paid work activities completed.
Experienced public servant to lead new firearms regulator
New Zealand has appointed Dr Kelvin Watson as the inaugural Chief Executive of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand (FSENZ), an independent firearms regulator established under the Arms Act 2026 to replace the...
Earlier monetisation of Chorus debt to the Crown supports infrastructure investment
The New Zealand Government will monetise $642 million in interest-free loans to Chorus, generating $702 million for reinvestment in infrastructure projects such as roads, hospitals, and classrooms.
New urgent care service for Rolleston
The New Zealand Government will open a new urgent care service in Rolleston on Saturday, reducing pressure on Christchurch Hospital’s emergency department and providing after-hours healthcare for the Selwyn district.
Creating rural career opportunities for at-risk youth
The New Zealand Government has allocated $100,000 to support a rural careers pilot programme for at-risk youth, with the NZ Rural Games Trust matching the funding to double participation opportunities.