New era begins for Auckland’s transport system Auckland’s new transport governance, planning and delivery arrangements will be in effect from tomorrow, restoring democratic accountability and resetting
Read moreNew planning laws receive Royal assent The Planning Act and Natural Environment Act have received Royal assent and are now law, marking the beginning of New
Read moreCity Rail Link: One Million trips and counting More than one million train rides have been recorded on Auckland’s rail network in the first two weeks
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Labour will cost households $2,263 per year Refreshed analysis of the gap between Labour’s spending promises and revenue intentions shows the average Kiwi household would be
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Prime Minister pays tribute to Adrian Rurawhe Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has expressed deep sadness at the death of former Labour MP and Speaker of the
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Bowel screening age drops to 56 from today From today, the starting age for free bowel screening is being lowered to 56 for thousands of New
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Funding boost to cut food waste and emissions Funding of $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste across the country has been announced today
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Speech - Red Meat Conference 2026 Thank you for having me to open this year’s conference. It’s good to be in a room with the people
Read moreEconomy 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
Read moreFast-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
Read more307,000 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,
Read moreNational’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
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