17 Aug 2026Simeon BrownChris Hipkins silent on two new taxesChris Hipkins has had 24 hours to rule out a Streaming Tax and a Ute Tax, and all we have heard is radio silence, National's CampaignRead more
17 Aug 2026Chris Bishop · Simon WattsNext steps on Waitematā Harbour crossingGovernment will undertake a Detailed Business Case (DBC) on options for an additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing (WHC), including looking at funding and financing and delivery ProjectRead more
17 Aug 2026Nicola GriggEmergency waste funding grants for five councilsEmergency waste funding of $250,000 for five councils affected by severe weather events in January and February, has been announced by Minister for the Environment NicolaRead more
17 Aug 2026Simeon BrownGovernment prioritises Solar ReviewThe Government has agreed to progress the recommendations in the Ministry for Regulation’s Sector Review Report (“the Report”) to make residential and small to medium scaleRead more
16 Aug 2026Nicola WillisCall for Hipkins to clarify additional taxesNational is calling on Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins to clarify his party’s position on two additional taxes mooted by senior Labour personnel. “Labour and itsRead more
14 Aug 2026Louise UpstonOverseas visitor numbers keep climbingNew Zealand's tourism recovery maintains its momentum, with international visitor arrivals for June reaching 95 per cent of 2019 levels for the same period, Tourism andRead more
14 Aug 2026Chris Bishop · Simon WattsImproving infrastructure tools for Fast-trackThe Government will strengthen infrastructure funding settings to ensure the costs of growth from incoming Fast-track developments can be recovered, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris BishopRead more
14 Aug 2026Simeon BrownRed tape tipline continues fixing the problems no one else willThe Government is scrapping the ‘offensive trades’ list under the 1956 Health Act (the Act), ending annual registrations for affected businesses and saving them time andRead more
14 Aug 2026Christopher LuxonNational backs South Island growthNational has unveiled a plan to bolster growth across the South Island. National Party Leader Christopher Luxon says a re-elected National Government will invest in theRead more
13 Aug 2026Matt DooceyBacking our frontline community organisationsOur frontline community organisations play a vital role supporting New Zealanders every day, and we are backing them with more funding and greater certainty, Mental HealthRead more
13 Aug 2026Louise UpstonDisability community informs improvements to DSS BillThe Social Services and Community Select Committee’s report back on the Disability Support Services Bill includes a number of amendments responding to feedback from the disabilityRead more
13 Aug 2026James MeagerYoung Kiwis turn weather tragedies into triumphYouth Minister James Meager says the Government has helped more than 400 young Kiwis turn tragedy into triumph through support for hands-on youth development programmes inRead more
13 Aug 2026Chris BishopSteady growth in infrastructure pipeline updateThe latest quarterly update from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission shows the value of projects in the National Infrastructure Pipeline has increased by $15 billion, totallingRead more
13 Aug 2026Todd McClayNew Zealand and Viet Nam boost agricultural trade and cooperationNew Zealand and Viet Nam are strengthening bilateral trade and cooperation, says Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay. “Viet Nam and New Zealand have reaffirmed theRead more
13 Aug 2026Nicola Grigg · Scott SimpsonBrain injury rehabilitation boost for ChristchurchA significant ACC investment has reestablished specialist traumatic brain injury rehabilitation to Canterbury and West Coast communities, Minister for ACC Scott Simpson and Associate Minister forRead more
13 Aug 2026Erica StanfordGovernment delivers more support for children with complex educational needsMore young children with high and complex developmental needs will receive earlier, tailored support to help them learn, grow, and thrive, Education Minister Erica Stanford announcedRead more
13 Aug 2026Chris BishopArlington reset to deliver 104 new social homesThe Government has approved a plan to reset the Kāinga Ora Arlington development, which will deliver 104 new social homes in central Wellington and provide upRead more
