Independent Moa Point Crown Review report released
The Government has released the independent Crown Review Team’s final report into the failure of the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and the flooding event of 4 February 2026.
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Have your say on the illustrative National Policy Direction for the new planning system
The Government is inviting New Zealanders to provide feedback on the Illustrative National Policy Direction (NPD), a key component of the country’s proposed new planning system.
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Flexible Fund stage one assessments complete
We have completed the stage one assessment process for the 2025 Flexible Fund and outcome letters have now been issued to applicants.