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2 Jul 2026Chris Bishop

Common-sense transport rule changes confirmed

Children will legally be able to ride bikes on footpaths with a grown up alongside them, and e-scooters will be allowed in cycle lanes, under a

2 Jul 2026Erica Stanford

Nationwide roll-out of oral language programme to ECEs

The Government is funding a major expansion of the New Zealand-developed ENRICH programme to help young children build the language skills they need, Education Minister Erica

2 Jul 2026Chris Penk

Landmark bill to improve the building system and boost growth

Building system reforms are set to make construction easier, faster and more affordable while also strengthening protections for homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says.

2 Jul 2026Simeon Brown

Patients now the focus of the health system

Patients will be at the heart of New Zealand’s health system under legislation passed by Parliament today that strengthens accountability, reduces bureaucracy, and keeps the focus

1 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Common-sense fix eases costs for toy importers

This Government will recognise the toy standards of the United States and the European Union, so toys that meet those standards will be compliant in New

1 Jul 2026Chris Bishop

Road cone crackdown gathers pace

The Government is fixing the basics by taking another step to end New Zealand's overuse of road cones, with councils from today required to adopt a

1 Jul 2026National Party

Coral Raukawa selected as National’s candidate in Te Tai Hauāuru for 2026

Rangitīkei District Councillor Coral Raukawa has been selected as the National Party’s candidate in Te Tai Hauāuru. Ms Raukawa was born a raised in Marton, but

1 Jul 2026Mark Mitchell

Launch of SafetyNet Critical Communications

Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has today welcomed a major milestone in New Zealand’s public safety sector with the launch of SafetyNet Critical

1 Jul 2026Simon Watts

Major milestone reached for Local Water Done Well

Every mainland council in New Zealand now has an approved water services delivery plan under Local Water Done Well, marking a major milestone in delivering more

1 Jul 2026Simeon Brown

Home test will unlock lower bowel screening age

A home test rolling out nationwide will mean more New Zealanders can get faster assessment of bowel symptoms, while also helping free up specialist capacity needed

1 Jul 2026Simeon Brown

Off-peak pricing to make power more affordable

New rules come into force today requiring the large power companies to provide customers with power plans that reflect the different costs of electricity throughout the

1 Jul 2026Matt Doocey

Registration of stillborn babies to be made easier

Grieving parents who are coping with stillbirth will be able to register their baby through a dedicated website, Whetūrangitia, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Losing

1 Jul 2026Zabeen Lateef

Dr Zabeen Lateef selected as National’s Remutaka candidate in 2026

Senior strategic adviser and governance professional Dr Zabeen Lateef has been selected as the National Party's candidate for Remutaka. Dr Lateef has spent more than a

30 Jun 2026Louise Upston

NZ restaurants serve MICHELIN Guide success

New Zealand’s world-class hospitality sector is shining on the global stage, with MICHELIN Guide recognising Kiwi restaurants as must-visit destinations for food lovers, Tourism and Hospitality

30 Jun 2026Chris Bishop · Mark Mitchell

Bill passed to tackle antisocial road users

The Government has delivered on its commitment to crack down on boy racers, fleeing drivers, and other antisocial road users, with Parliament passing the Antisocial Road

27 Jun 2026Tama Potaka

$8.6m brings marae into heart of New Plymouth

A new marae in central New Plymouth will put culture, resilience and community at the heart of the city, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori

26 Jun 2026Chris Bishop

Cutting red tape for freight operators

From early August, practical regulatory changes will help businesses manage the impacts of fuel price uncertainty, Regulation Minister David Seymour and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say.

25 Jun 2026Louise Upston

Tourism Policy Statement sets sector direction

The Government is setting a clear pathway to grow tourism so that New Zealand businesses, workers and communities see benefits, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston