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Friday, December 5, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 88
The Government has released a new mobile app designed to make access to government services easier and safer, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins announced today.
“The Govt.nz app provides a secure option for people to access government information and services from their mobile phones,” Collins said. “This is an important milestone in our work to ensure we have a digital public service that is customer-focused, efficient, and future-ready.”
Many of us access banking services, events bookings, transport bookings and even grocery orders on line - much of it from our smartphones. So, New Zealanders should be able to access many government services in the same way. It's not compulsory. We're just making government… pic.twitter.com/TxaXxVv20e
— Judith Collins (@JudithCollinsMP) December 9, 2025
At launch, the app allows users to access trusted information and services across government, customise their experience by saving frequently used services to a personal dashboard, and receive emergency warnings from agencies such as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Fire and Emergency.
Collins said further development is planned. “The app released today is just the start. Over the coming months additional features will be added, including secure messaging and notifications, and a digital wallet to hold identity credentials like licences and qualifications.”
She emphasised that use of the app will not be mandatory. “Participation will always be optional, and people will continue to be able to access government services in a range of ways. Our goal is to offer an option that is secure and convenient, while maintaining the highest standards of safety.”
The Govt.nz app is now available for download on both iOS and Android platforms.
The Government has released a new mobile app designed to make access to government services easier and safer, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins announced today.
“The Govt.nz app provides a secure option for people to access government information and services from...
The Government has released a new mobile app designed to make access to government services easier and safer, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins announced today.
“The Govt.nz app provides a secure option for people to access government information and services from their mobile phones,” Collins said. “This is an important milestone in our work to ensure we have a digital public service that is customer-focused, efficient, and future-ready.”
Many of us access banking services, events bookings, transport bookings and even grocery orders on line - much of it from our smartphones. So, New Zealanders should be able to access many government services in the same way. It's not compulsory. We're just making government… pic.twitter.com/TxaXxVv20e
— Judith Collins (@JudithCollinsMP) December 9, 2025
At launch, the app allows users to access trusted information and services across government, customise their experience by saving frequently used services to a personal dashboard, and receive emergency warnings from agencies such as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Fire and Emergency.
Collins said further development is planned. “The app released today is just the start. Over the coming months additional features will be added, including secure messaging and notifications, and a digital wallet to hold identity credentials like licences and qualifications.”
She emphasised that use of the app will not be mandatory. “Participation will always be optional, and people will continue to be able to access government services in a range of ways. Our goal is to offer an option that is secure and convenient, while maintaining the highest standards of safety.”
The Govt.nz app is now available for download on both iOS and Android platforms.
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