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28 May 2026Simeon Brown

Next step taken to lower bowel screening age

More than 200,000 additional New Zealanders will gain access to life-saving bowel cancer screening as the age of eligibility for free bowel screening is lowered further,

28 May 2026Simeon Brown

Infrastructure boost for hospitals

Major hospital upgrades at Whangārei, Tauranga, Hawke’s Bay, and Palmerston North, alongside investment in other facilities across New Zealand, will strengthen health infrastructure and help deliver

28 May 2026Simeon Brown

Record health funding with patients at the centre

The Government is fixing the basics and building the future of New Zealand’s healthcare system, focused on delivering for patients and supported by record investment in

28 May 2026Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Preparing before disaster strikes

Communities vulnerable to severe weather and natural hazards will benefit from major new investments in Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure and Transport Minister

28 May 2026Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Budget delivers $7 billion capital investment boost

A $7 billion capital investment in Budget 2026 will strengthen the resilience of New Zealand’s infrastructure and support thousands of jobs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

Government Super Fund contributions increase

Government contributions to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund are forecast to total $3.1 billion over the next four years, $2.2 billion more than expected at the

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

Financial industry to bear the cost for regulation

Budget 2026 introduces a new prudential levy on banks, non‑bank deposit takers, insurers, and other financial market participants to help cover the costs of services provided

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

Prudent approach to fuel crisis

The Budget supports the Government’s prudent response to the global fuel crisis, with temporary targeted support and provision for further action if needed. “Since the outset

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

Surplus forecast reduces debt burden

The earlier return to surplus forecast in this year’s Budget shows the benefits of disciplined economic management and a government taking its responsibilities seriously, Finance Minister

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

A responsible Budget to secure NZ’s future

Budget 2026 is a responsible Budget that boosts funding for essential services and invests in the infrastructure New Zealand needs for the future without breaking the

28 May 2026Christopher Luxon

Building a more secure future for New Zealand

Budget 2026 demonstrates the economic and fiscal discipline needed to steer New Zealand through an uncertain global environment and into a brighter, more secure future, Prime

27 May 2026Chris Bishop · Nicola Grigg

Bill passed to pave way for MCERT

The Government has passed legislation enabling the creation of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), marking a major milestone in its programme

27 May 2026Chris Penk

Defence Minister to visit Singapore for global security conference

Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Singapore this week to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, an international security conference focused on issues confronting the Indo-Pacific region.

27 May 2026Erica Stanford

Government listens to feedback on homeschool regulations

The Government has listened to feedback from the homeschool sector and has agreed to pause work on regulation changes, says Education Minster Erica Stanford. “The Ministry

27 May 2026Mark Mitchell

New technology means safer communities

New investment in Budget 2026 will ensure faster, better emergency responses, and make New Zealand more resilient, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Right

26 May 2026Simeon Brown

Delivering a fairer electricity market for Kiwi consumers

New Zealanders will benefit from new rules announced by the Electricity Authority to create a level playing field in the electricity market, preventing the country's four

25 May 2026Nicola Willis · Simeon Brown

Loans to help businesses transition away from gas

A new initiative will help businesses transition from gas, protecting jobs and securing New Zealand’s dwindling gas supplies for other users, Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Energy

25 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Anti-stalking laws take effect at midnight

Stalkers will face the full force of the law when the clock strikes midnight tonight, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Tonight stalking will become a criminal