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14 May 2026Simeon Brown

New gas data supports action to keep lights on

New Zealand's natural gas reserves have fallen sharply over the past year, and the latest figures show why the Government is working hard to secure the

14 May 2026Louise Upston

Targeting financial assistance to those most in need

The Government is making changes to ensure the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system by better targeting financial assistance to those most in need, Social Development

14 May 2026Nicola Willis

Communities to lead targeted social support

Communities will have more power to decide how social services funding is spent locally under a new approach being delivered through the Government’s Social Investment Fund,

12 May 2026Louise Upston

Football festival brings more global football stars

Fans will get a chance to see Chelsea F.C. Women in action at the International Football Festival, thanks to the Government’s $70 million Major Events and

11 May 2026Nicola Willis

Government inks deal to bolster fuel resilience

The Government’s unprecedented contract with Z Energy for close to 90 million additional litres of diesel, equivalent to around nine days’ supply, has been signed, Finance

11 May 2026Nicola Willis

Flexibility, adaptability key to Fuel Response Plan

The Government has worked with business and industry to refine the Fuel Response Plan for petrol and diesel to ensure that in the event of a

7 May 2026Simon Watts

Rate Rebate Scheme to assist ratepayers

Increases to the Rates Rebate Scheme will help ease cost of living pressures for ratepayers in need of assistance and lower income SuperGold Cardholders, Local Government

7 May 2026Louise Upston · Tama Potaka

Boost for cycling infrastructure across NZ

The Government is investing up to $7.1 million to upgrade six Great Rides cycle trails, strengthening regional tourism and safety, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston

7 May 2026Todd McClay

NZ Ambassador to Chair WTO General Council

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Clare Kelly as Chair of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council. It is

5 May 2026Simeon Brown

Cheaper, smarter EV charging on the way for Kiwis

New requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers supplied in New Zealand will make it easier and more affordable for people to charge their vehicles, while helping

5 May 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Councils invited to fast-track local reform

The Government is giving councils a three-month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government in their regions, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister

4 May 2026Chris Bishop · Erica Stanford

Building better school infrastructure for the future

As part of the Government’s $2 billion investment into school infrastructure, $56.6 million has today been announced to fix longstanding condition issues and bring facilities up

4 May 2026Christopher Luxon · Todd McClay

NZ and Singapore agreement protects fuel supply

New Zealand and Singapore have today signed a major agreement to protect the movement of essential goods such as fuel and food. The signing of the

1 May 2026Todd McClay

$3b export surge under NZ-EU trade agreement

Kiwi exports to the European Union have rocketed by $3 billion in just two years under the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), delivering a

28 Apr 2026Nicola Willis

Additional 90 million litres of diesel coming

The Government has secured an additional nine days’ of diesel supply to boost New Zealand’s fuel reserves and help shield the country from the global oil

27 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon · Todd McClay

Historic NZ-India FTA signed in New Delhi

New Zealand and India have today signed a once-in-a-generation Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will lead to more jobs and higher incomes for Kiwis, Prime Minister

26 Apr 2026Louise Upston

Rebuilding regional tourism after severe weather

The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair three of New Zealand’s Great Ride cycle trails following significant storm damage, plus marketing funding to aid

20 Apr 2026Todd McClay

Legal verification of India FTA complete and date for signing agreed

Legal verification of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been completed with both countries agreeing its signing on 27 April in New Delhi in