Economy strengthening, books getting better Today’s pre-election update forecasts healthy economic growth and a distinct improvement in the government’s books, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “I’m
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Fast-track approval for 250 new homes in Wānaka The Mt Iron Junction Housing Scheme near Wānaka has been granted Fast-track approval, bringing 250 new homes, a
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307,000 graduates worse off under Labour The young New Zealanders most at risk of moving overseas won’t even benefit from Labour’s expensive student loan policy, National’s
Read moreNational’s Economic Plan backs Kiwis to get ahead National has released its Economic Plan to ensure hardworking New Zealanders can keep more of what they earn,
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National’s commitment to build the future for Kiwis National Leader Christopher Luxon has today given his personal commitment to New Zealanders on what National will deliver
Read moreSpeech to National Party 2026 Campaign Launch Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It’s great to be with you here in Auckland today at our 2026
Read moreLabour makes tradies pay off lawyers’ student loans Labour’s student loan policy is yet another expensive handout which can only be paid for by piling more
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Council performance data puts ratepayers in the driver's seat The Government is boosting accountability and transparency for ratepayers by releasing a second round of council performance
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Growth of frontline mental health workers to continue The refresh of the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Plan has been released today, building on strong workforce
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Funding boost for bird flu surveillance The government is boosting support for wildlife care facilities because of their key role in New Zealand’s bird flu surveillance
Read moreMore time for Head Start decisions The Government will take additional time before deciding which Head Start local government reform proposals should progress to detailed design
Read moreYouth mental health target data reported for first time Quarter four mental health and addiction target results released today include youth access data for the first
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Practical changes in new Dairy Code of Welfare strengthen reputation An improved code of welfare for dairy cattle will enhance New Zealand’s strong reputation for animal
Read moreGovernment invests in cleaning up contaminated Crown land The Government is taking a practical step to address contaminated sites on Crown-owned land by supporting coordinated investigation
Read moreThree-day stays for mothers and babies now law Mothers and babies will receive more support in the crucial days after birth, with legislation now passed that
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National’s plan to back our firefighters Firefighters will get the equipment, training and support they deserve under National’s three-point plan to strengthen New Zealand’s fire and
Read moreHealth targets: shorter waits for South Islanders South Islanders are getting faster access to care, with shorter waits for surgery and specialist appointments, the latest health
Read moreHealth targets: shorter waits for patients in Northland and Auckland Patients across Northland and Auckland are getting faster access to care, the latest health target results
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