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12 Apr 2025Chris Bishop · James Meager

First 110km/h speed limit for the South Island

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, will come into effect from tomorrow, Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island,

11 Apr 2025Chris Penk

More former defence personnel to be recognised as veterans

The Government will introduce legislation to recognise more former soldiers, sailors and aviators as veterans and will establish a new national day of tribute, commemorated by

11 Apr 2025Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

New partnerships for social housing

The Government is on track to deliver the 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024 and has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs).

11 Apr 2025Judith Collins

New High Court Judge appointed

Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Simon Mount KC as a High Court Judge. Justice Mount graduated from the University of Auckland with a

11 Apr 2025Simeon Brown · Matt Doocey

New mental health and addictions facility officially opened in Whangārei

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today officially opened Manaia House, a new community mental health and addictions facility in the

10 Apr 2025Mike Butterick

National MP’s Bill would cut hospo red tape

“My Member’s Bill, which will cut unnecessary red tape for hospitality venues was drawn from the biscuit tin today,” MP for Wairarapa, Mike Butterick says. “The

10 Apr 2025Cameron Brewer

National MP’s Bill would protect children on the water

“The Life Jackets for Children and Young Persons Bill, drawn from the ballot today, will make the water a safer place for our children and young

10 Apr 2025Todd McClay

Government moves quickly on NZ-UAE Trade Agreement to give Kiwis certainty

The Government is moving quickly to ratify the New Zealand–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) this year, to give Kiwi exporters options and greater

10 Apr 2025Erica Stanford · Shane Reti

Delivering a world-leading education system

The Government is taking further steps to deliver a world-leading education system by introducing the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) to Parliament. “We have

10 Apr 2025Louise Upston

Making a difference for young New Zealanders

New reporting out today shows that while most young Kiwis are doing well, further progress is needed so all children and young people thrive. Child Poverty

10 Apr 2025Simeon Brown

Expanded emergency department at Auckland City Hospital will see capacity increase

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Auckland City Hospital’s newly refurbished adult emergency department. “This ED is one of the busiest in the country,

9 Apr 2025Tim Costley

Tim Costley - Update

In this month's edition: Tornado in Levin Our new local Youth MP The economy and US tariffs Anzac Day 2025 Five pieces of good news Upcoming

9 Apr 2025Nicola Willis

OCR reduction affirms spending discipline

The reduction in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) affirms the work done by the Government to bring public spending back under control, Finance Minister Nicola Willis

9 Apr 2025Nicola Willis

Going For Growth: backing NZ wool producers

The Government is backing New Zealand sheep farmers and the wool industry with a change to government procurement rules, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate

9 Apr 2025Simon Watts

Supporting Kiwis with the costs of power

Energy Minister Simon Watts is welcoming an extension to the industry funded Power Credit Scheme which is supporting lower income Kiwis with the costs of power.

8 Apr 2025Scott Simpson

Freeing up access to finance for Kiwi households

The Government is delivering on its commitment to make it easier for Kiwis to access the finance they need, when they need it, says Commerce and

7 Apr 2025Judith Collins

Multi-billion dollar Defence plan unveiled

Multi-billion dollar Defence plan unveiled The Coalition Government today released a multi-billion dollar plan for a modern, combat-capable New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) that pulls its

7 Apr 2025Christopher Luxon

Q2 plan continues relentless focus on growth

The Government is today announcing a further 38 actions it intends to take in the three months ahead to grow the economy and make life better