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16 Oct 2025Christopher Luxon

Statement on the passing of Rt Hon Jim Bolger

It is with deep sadness that I acknowledge the passing of The Right Honourable Jim Bolger ONZ PC, former Prime Minister of New Zealand. Jim Bolger

16 Oct 2025Louise Upston

More job seekers finding employment

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says the Government’s approach to tackling unemployment continues to make progress despite a challenging economic environment. “Despite tough

16 Oct 2025Erica Stanford

Teaching the Basics Brilliantly: New curriculum, resources and assessment tools

The Government is delivering on its commitment to lift student achievement, with new curriculum updates, resources, and assessments rolling out from Term 4, Education Minister Erica

15 Oct 2025Chris Bishop

70+ new social homes on the way for Northland

More than 70 new social homes will be delivered in Northland by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing,

14 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

Plan to ease home lending restrictions welcomed

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s intention to relax restrictions on lending, making it easier for first home buyers to get started. “Home

12 Oct 2025Todd McClay

Government sets methane targets for 2050

The Coalition Government has today announced science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050, providing farmers and exporters with a clear pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity

12 Oct 2025Paul Goldsmith

Going, going, gone: cars auctioned over unpaid court fines

The Government’s trial of clamping or seizing cars of people not paying court fines is expanding after returning more than $225,000 and seizing 115 vehicles, Justice

11 Oct 2025Simeon Brown

Three-day postnatal stays for new mums

The Government will adopt National MP Catherine Wedd’s member’s Bill to better support mothers and babies in the critical days following birth, Health Minister Simeon Brown

10 Oct 2025Simeon Brown

Interest sought for new Drury hospital site

The first step towards building a new hospital in South Auckland has been taken, with the procurement process underway from today to secure land in Drury

9 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

Government spending falls as percentage of GDP

Today’s government financial statements for 2024/25 are the first to fully reflect decisions made by the current Government and show the progress being made in getting

9 Oct 2025Tama Potaka

Clear regulations for methamphetamine in rentals

Tenants and landlords will soon benefit from clear rules for safely managing methamphetamine residue in rental properties, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “For too long,

9 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

Procurement reboot helps Kiwi businesses

New Zealand businesses will have a better shot at winning government contracts as a result of changes to government procurement rules, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis

8 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

More relief for families and businesses

Today’s 50 basis point Official Cash Rate reduction will further ease pressure on Kiwi households and businesses, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Today’s Official Cash Rate

8 Oct 2025Louise Upston

Frontline partnerships deliver job seeker support

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says a concerted focus by MSD on frontline partnerships is helping better prepare jobseekers to match with prospective

8 Oct 2025Judith Collins

New phase for space, advanced aviation sectors

The space and advanced aviation sectors are entering a phase defined by scale, ambition and global relevance, Space Minister Judith Collins says. “At this summit a

7 Oct 2025Christopher Luxon

Yes to getting things built in Q4

The Government’s relentless focus on growth and pragmatic solutions to help New Zealand get ahead are features of its work programme for the rest of the

7 Oct 2025Tama Potaka

Leading protection for Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana 

Parliament’s passing of the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act has ushered into law a bold new era of marine protection for one of our most

5 Oct 2025Louise Upston

Securing a future for our young people

Two initiatives to move young people out of benefit dependency and incentivise them to stay in work will be significant for thousands of young New Zealanders,