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2 Apr 2026Tama Potaka

More people supported off the streets and into stable housing

Six months after the Government stepped up support for people sleeping rough, more New Zealanders are moving into stable housing across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch,

2 Apr 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Fast-track approved project could deliver New Zealand’s largest wind farm

Fast-track approval has been granted for New Zealand’s largest wind farm project. Contact Energy lodged a substantive application for the Southland Windfarm in August 2025. The

1 Apr 2026Todd McClay

NZ and trade partners working together on trade disruptions

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced a new joint statement on keeping supply chains open with fellow Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership

1 Apr 2026Chris Penk · Scott Simpson

Open Banking to power business growth

Open Banking will be extended to business banking channels, opening the door to a broad range of tools and services for businesses, Commerce and Consumer Affairs

31 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

Fiscal responsibility and disclosure beefed up

Legislation preventing future governments from concealing the extent of fiscal risks in government accounts passed through its final stages in Parliament today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis

31 Mar 2026Chris Bishop

Legislation gives more flex for Auckland’s PC120

The Government will today introduce legislation to amend the Resource Management Act and reduce the minimum housing capacity required for Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120, Housing

30 Mar 2026Louise Upston

New Zealand scores a premier football line up

Football fans will get the chance to see global stars in action at home this year, as New Zealand confirms the ‘International Football Festival,’ with support

29 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

1 April boost for superannuitants, families and other Kiwis

Superannuitants, working families, students and beneficiaries are among the New Zealanders who will receive additional support from 1 April, as conflict in the Middle East continues

27 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

Fuel plan to protect economy amid disruption

The Government has today released updates to the National Fuel Plan to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East, Finance

25 Mar 2026Louise Upston

Workforce planning key to meeting New Zealand’s energy needs

A report released today shows coordinated action is needed to build New Zealand’s energy workforce and meet growing demand across the energy sector, Social Development and

24 Mar 2026Chris Bishop

Green light for Te Awa Lakes

Around 1,500 new homes are set to be built as part of the new Te Awa Lakes development thanks to the Government approving the use of

24 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

$50 a week for lower-income working families

The Government is moving quickly to provide extra support for low-to-middle-income working families as conflict in the Middle East drives up fuel prices and adds pressure

23 Mar 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Charging ahead: 2,500+ EV chargers on the way

The number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers around New Zealand will more than double thanks to $52.7 million in zero-interest loans from the Government and

21 Mar 2026Mark Mitchell · Tama Potaka · Simon Watts

Government orders review of Dog Control Act

The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks.

21 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

Fitch outlook reaffirms case for fiscal discipline

Global economic volatility makes the Government's programme of fiscal consolidation more important than ever, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. "Fitch Rating's decision to place New Zealand’s

19 Mar 2026Chris Bishop

Takitimu North Link Stage 2 Fast-tracked

A major transport upgrade for the Western Bay of Plenty has received Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. NZTA lodged its application in August 2025

19 Mar 2026Todd McClay · Matt Doocey

Rural Wellbeing Fund backs 18 initiatives

The Government is backing rural New Zealand by supporting 18 community-based initiatives through its Rural Wellbeing Fund, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Mental Health Minister Matt

19 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

GDP data shows a growing economy

Economic data released today confirms the economy was growing at the end of last year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures released today show