6 Jul 2026Todd McClayNZ-India FTA already boosting exportsNew Zealand exporters are seeing major gains in India as demand grows for high-quality Kiwi products, and the Free Trade Agreement hasn’t even come into forceRead more
6 Jul 2026Todd McClayGreens and Labour reignite war on farmingA Labour-Green government would wreck New Zealand’s economy by reigniting its war on farmers, slashing exports, costing jobs and making the country poorer, National Party AgricultureRead more
5 Jul 2026Todd McClayNational to pursue the next billion customersNational has committed to secure New Zealand’s next billion customers by pursuing trade negotiations with seven new economies in the next five years as it launchesRead more
4 Jul 2026Todd McClayGovernment supporting Wairarapa farmers after heavy rainThe Government is working closely with farmers and rural communities in the Wairarapa to assess the impacts of recent heavy rain, which has damaged local roadsRead more
3 Jul 2026Chris Bishop · Simeon BrownSixth renewable energy project fast-trackedThe Māhinerangi Wind Farm project in Otago has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 26th project and the sixth renewable energy project to receive approvalRead more
1 Jul 2026Cameron BrewerCommon-sense fix eases costs for toy importersThis Government will recognise the toy standards of the United States and the European Union, so toys that meet those standards will be compliant in NewRead more
1 Jul 2026Simon WattsMajor milestone reached for Local Water Done WellEvery mainland council in New Zealand now has an approved water services delivery plan under Local Water Done Well, marking a major milestone in delivering moreRead more
1 Jul 2026Simeon BrownOff-peak pricing to make power more affordableNew rules come into force today requiring the large power companies to provide customers with power plans that reflect the different costs of electricity throughout theRead more
30 Jun 2026Louise UpstonNZ restaurants serve MICHELIN Guide successNew 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 HospitalityRead more
25 Jun 2026Louise UpstonTourism Policy Statement sets sector directionThe Government is setting a clear pathway to grow tourism so that New Zealand businesses, workers and communities see benefits, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise UpstonRead more
25 Jun 2026Erica Stanford · Louise Upston$215 million boost from new travel optionTravellers arriving on a new, simpler travel option for eligible Chinese and Pacific visitors have already brought $215 million into New Zealand’s economy in only sixRead more
25 Jun 2026Simeon Brown · Chris Bishop · Simon WattsNational to back cheaper, more resilient powerA re-elected National Government will strengthen New Zealand’s energy resilience and help lower power bills by supporting households to move to solar power. National will introduceRead more
20 Jun 2026Nicola Willis99.5 per cent benefiting from KiwiSaver change99.5 per cent of people contributing to KiwiSaver through their wages or salaries can look forward to greater security in retirement thanks to the increase inRead more
18 Jun 2026Nicola WillisGDP shows underlying economic strengthToday’s GDP figures confirm the economy had real momentum at the beginning of this year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures put GDP growthRead more
18 Jun 2026Cameron BrewerCommonsense change to insurance reportingThe Government is bringing more common sense to mandatory climate reporting by removing health and life insurers from a regime they were never well suited to,Read more
17 Jun 2026Chris Bishop · Tama PotakaAdditional $14.5 million support for rough sleepersMore support is on the way for people experiencing homelessness, with the Government expanding outreach and support services to six new locations, and extending proven initiativesRead more
17 Jun 2026Simon Watts · Chris PenkSpeeding up council reports to get building fasterNew changes are halving the amount of time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums (PIMs), allowing building work to get underway more quickly, BuildingRead more
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