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Lead-free plumbing standard takes effect for new building work

04 May 2026

From 2 May 2026, plumbing used for drinking water in new builds and renovations must be lead free, helping protect water quality in new homes.

Temporary accommodation support for recent severe weather event in Wellington, Manawatu- Whanganui

04 May 2026

The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today to support people displaced by the late April severe weather event affecting the Wellington region and Ōhura in Manawatu-Whanganui.

Temporary accommodation

Independent investigation report into FMA Chair released

04 May 2026

Following the independent investigation into the conduct of Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chair Craig Stobo, the Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs has released the report.

Financial markets and advisers

Funding to help repair damaged Cycle Trails following recent severe weather events

28 April 2026

The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair 3 Great Ride cycle trails following significant storm damage so they can remain safe and attractive activities for locals and visitors.

Provincial development Economic Development

Endeavour Fund projects to receive 2026 extensions

23 April 2026

Sixty-four high-performing Endeavour Fund projects will receive 12-month extensions in 2026 to maintain momentum, support continued scientific activity and retain core research capability.

Science and innovation Science funding

Temporary Accommodation Service activates following the latest severe weather events in March 2026

01 April 2026

The Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been activated today to support households displaced by the latest severe weather events in the Far North, Northland and Bay of Plenty.

Temporary accommodation

Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council report published

01 April 2026

The Government is backing the Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council’s first report.

Science and innovation Science and technology

Second US-New Zealand Space Dialogue

30 March 2026

A bilateral Space Dialogue between the US and New Zealand governments was held in Washington, DC on 23 and 26 March.

Space Agency

Strengthening Māori research partnerships across the science system

30 March 2026

The Government is backing 17 exciting science work programmes that support co‑developed research between Māori‑facing organisations and research providers.

Science funding Science and technology

Fuel plan to protect economy amid disruption

27 March 2026

The Government has today released the Fuel Response Plan 2026 to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East.

Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

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