University of Auckland. TPA‑2 satellite

University of Auckland. New funding to launch TPA-2 satellite from lab to orbit.

Fuel Response Plan

Fuel Response Plan. Minister of Finance and Associate Minister for Energy 

Auckland Transport changes

The Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill – for changes to Auckland Transport, passed in Parliament 30 April.

Auckland Air Quality 101: navigating the air of the isthmus

Auckland air quality. Article by Auckland Council air quality scientist, Gustavo Olivares Pino.

Cabinet changes – Prime Minister

The Prime Minister has announced changes to the Cabinet.

Covid-19 inquiry reports published

Final reports from the NZ Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned, published.

Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park landslide. Independent reviewer

Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park landslide. Independent reviewer appointed, Hon Paul Davison KC.

RMA national direction instruments updated. Ministry for the Environment

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/