Otago councils propose unitary authority excluding Dunedin
Otago councils plan to create a unitary authority, which would exclude Dunedin. Some city officials find the proposal unreasonable.
Appeal finds High Court erred in fluoridation ruling
The Health Ministry's appeal confirms councils must fluoridate, overturning a High Court ruling that deemed the order unlawful.
Government Expands Language Support for Young Children
The Enrich scheme will expand from 65 to 525 early childhood services to support children's language development.
New building standards for whenua Māori now in effect
The government introduces new standards to facilitate development on Māori land, aiming to improve housing access across Aotearoa.
New ERO Chief Executive to Strengthen NZ Schools
David Ferguson has been appointed Chief Executive of the Education Review Office, bringing fresh leadership to NZ's school review system.