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2 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Assessment and reporting changes for parents shine light on learning

Students returning to school this week will benefit from a significant change designed to give parents clearer, more consistent information about how their children are progressing

2 Feb 2026Simeon Brown · Matt Doocey

More graduate doctors set to train on the West Coast

The West Coast will benefit from a stronger, home-grown rural health workforce, with a newly coordinated rural hospital medicine and specialist GP training programme officially starting

1 Feb 2026Matt Doocey

Faster access to ADHD support coming

Following the changes made today, more New Zealanders with ADHD will have faster access to support as a result of changes to who can assess, diagnose,

1 Feb 2026Simeon Brown

Easier prescriptions put more money in patients’ pockets

Starting today, New Zealanders can receive prescriptions for up to 12-months, saving them money and simplifying access to medicines, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is

30 Jan 2026Erica Stanford

Support for schools and families affected by weather event

The Government is rolling out support to schools, kura and families in Northland and Gisborne to minimise potential disruptions, Education Minister Erica Stanford said. “Our thoughts

29 Jan 2026Louise Upston

Emergency payments following North Island Severe Weather Event

Civil Defence payments will be available for people affected by the severe weather in specific areas of Northland, Bay of Plenty and East Coast to help

29 Jan 2026Nicola Willis · Erica Stanford

First specialist schools in 50 years to be built

For the first time in almost 50 years, the Government is building new day specialist schools that will support children with high and complex needs to

29 Jan 2026Greg Fleming

New Zealand to move forward on modern slavery legislation

New Zealand is about to have fit-for-purpose modern slavery legislation, with National and Labour working together to make it happen, National MP for Maungakiekie Greg Fleming

28 Jan 2026Judith Collins

Collins to leave politics to head Law Commission

Minister and National MP for Papakura Hon Judith Collins KC is honoured that she will be appointed President of the Law Commission: Te Aka Matua o

28 Jan 2026Tama Potaka

Motorhomes on way for weather-displaced people

The Government is deploying motorhomes to quickly support people displaced by recent severe weather, with 10 motorhomes making their way to Northland Te Tai Tokerau today,

28 Jan 2026Nicola Willis

Budget date announced

The Government will set out its financial intentions for the coming year on 28 May when it delivers the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

28 Jan 2026Todd McClay

Government provides additional support for storm hit farmers and growers

The Government is increasing assistance for farmers and growers affected by recent severe weather, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. “Significant

27 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon · Mark Mitchell

Government gears up to help storm-hit regions

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the first stage of Government support for initial recovery efforts in the regions affected by last week’s severe weather event.

27 Jan 2026Chris Bishop

Address on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Hon Chris Bishop Address on Holocaust Remembrance Day 27 January 2026 Acknowledgements Can I start by acknowledging: · My Ministerial and Parliamentary colleagues · His Excellency

26 Jan 2026Tama Potaka

Accommodation support for recent severe weather events

The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today to support people displaced by recent severe weather events affecting parts of the North Island, including

23 Jan 2026Maureen Pugh

Maureen Pugh to retire at 2026 election

National West Coast-Tasman MP Maureen Pugh will step away from politics at this year’s General Election. “It has been such a privilege to be an advocate

21 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon

General Election to be held on 7 November

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the 2026 General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November. “Continuing the recent tradition of announcing the election

19 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon

Luxon outlines National’s plan to build the future

The National-led Government will continue its programme of bold reforms to build a future that will provide more opportunities for New Zealanders, National Leader Christopher Luxon