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18 Mar 2026Louise Upston

Rock NZ: Robbie Williams goes global for Kiwis

Global pop superstar Robbie Williams is bringing his BRITPOP world tour to New Zealand this November, thanks to support from the Government’s $70 million Major Events

18 Mar 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Waikato Steel Manufacturing Project Fast-tracked

A structural steel manufacturing plant that will help build the future of New Zealand’s infrastructure has been approved through Fast-track. National Green Steel Limited lodged its

17 Mar 2026Todd McClay

Supply chain challenges raised at international ministerial meeting

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay raised the impact of the Middle East conflict on supply chains with fellow members of the Future of Investment and

12 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

Ministerial group to oversee fuel security

The Government’s newly established Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group met for the first time last night to discuss New Zealand’s situation and potential next

12 Mar 2026Louise Upston

Partnership driving hospitality momentum

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has today highlighted the importance of the hospitality industry to New Zealand’s economy, while speaking at the 2026 Hospitality Summit.

12 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

Innovative digital labelling trial to progress

The Government will move ahead with a digital labelling trial, another step towards removing barriers to consumer choice and competition. It follows consultation at the end

6 Mar 2026Louise Upston

Government clarifies welfare and ACC payments

The Government has passed legislation clarifying the law on the impact of ACC payments on welfare entitlement to make sure the process is fair for everyone.

6 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

New overseas investment rules inject billions into local economy

The Government’s work to boost overseas investment and remove barriers to doing business with New Zealand is delivering billions for the local economy and Kiwi businesses,

5 Mar 2026Louise Upston

ChamberWorks helps employers build teams

Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a new partnership which supports business owners with their hiring decisions will help get more Kiwis into work.

5 Mar 2026Todd McClay

New NZ-Chile cooperation arrangement to deliver for agriculture sectors

New Zealand and Chile have signed an arrangement to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Agriculture is at the heart

4 Mar 2026Todd McClay

Exports up more than $2b – powering economy

New Zealand’s latest international trade statistics show robust performance across global markets, reflecting the skill, innovation, and resilience of Kiwi exporters who continue to rank among

4 Mar 2026Louise Upston

New Zealand tourism continuing to boom

Fresh data out this week shows international visitors are returning to New Zealand in droves and visitor spend is on the up, supporting local business and

3 Mar 2026Louise Upston

Traffic light system proves results

An evaluation has found MSD clients are more on top of their job search responsibilities under the Government's traffic light system, Social Development and Employment Minister

1 Mar 2026Nicola Willis · Scott Simpson

KiwiSaver adjustment to help rural workers

The Government is removing the barriers that prevent many farm and other rural workers from using their KiwiSaver accounts to buy their first homes, Finance Minister

27 Feb 2026Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Flexi Fund opens for social & affordable housing

Applications have opened for the first round of the Government’s Flexible Fund, paving the way for up to 770 new social homes and affordable rentals for

26 Feb 2026Tama Potaka

Methamphetamine standards for rental housing to take effect on 16 April

Regulations bringing clarity and consistency to the management of methamphetamine contamination in rental properties have now been publicly Gazetted and will take effect from 16 April

26 Feb 2026Todd McClay

Government activates additional support for weather-affected farmers and growers

The Government has classified recent weather events in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, and Canterbury as a medium-scale adverse event. This enables additional support for farmers

25 Feb 2026Simon Watts

Driving investment in new energy projects

The Government is leveraging public sector energy demand to drive new energy projects and grow our national supply, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. “As part of