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4 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Shane Reti

Backing innovation to boost farm productivity

A $1.2 million Government–industry investment through AgriZeroNZ into a breakthrough technology to cut agricultural emissions, reduce farm costs, and boost productivity, has been welcomed by Economic

3 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Express lane for new supermarkets underway

The Government has today introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, creating a consenting express lane for new supermarkets. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says the Bill

3 Nov 2025Chris Bishop

Fast-track renewable energy project green-lit

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the first renewable energy project under the Fast-track Approvals Act. Genesis

31 Oct 2025Todd McClay

Negotiations launched for trilateral agreement supporting green trade and investment

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay joined their Singaporean and Chilean counterparts today to launch negotiations for the Green Economy

29 Oct 2025Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Pet bonds for renters start 1 December

The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a

23 Oct 2025Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

210+ new social homes on the way for Waikato

More than 210 new social homes will be delivered in Waikato by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka

20 Oct 2025Todd McClay

New methane research barn boosts farmer options

The Government has invested $8 million in lower methane dairy genetics research Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has said at the opening of a new state-of-the-art methane

20 Oct 2025Chris Bishop

Inflation remains within target band

Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the latest figures showing inflation remaining within the Reserve Bank’s target range. Stats NZ reported today that annual Consumers

19 Oct 2025Louise Upston

Welfare sanctions expand to job searches, upskilling

The Traffic Light System expands from tomorrow with the launch of two more non-financial sanctions focused on job searches and upskilling, Social Development and Employment Minister

16 Oct 2025Louise Upston

More job seekers finding employment

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says the Government’s approach to tackling unemployment continues to make progress despite a challenging economic environment. “Despite tough

15 Oct 2025Chris Bishop

70+ new social homes on the way for Northland

More than 70 new social homes will be delivered in Northland by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing,

14 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

Plan to ease home lending restrictions welcomed

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s intention to relax restrictions on lending, making it easier for first home buyers to get started. “Home

12 Oct 2025Todd McClay

Government sets methane targets for 2050

The Coalition Government has today announced science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050, providing farmers and exporters with a clear pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity

9 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

Government spending falls as percentage of GDP

Today’s government financial statements for 2024/25 are the first to fully reflect decisions made by the current Government and show the progress being made in getting

9 Oct 2025Tama Potaka

Clear regulations for methamphetamine in rentals

Tenants and landlords will soon benefit from clear rules for safely managing methamphetamine residue in rental properties, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “For too long,

9 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

Procurement reboot helps Kiwi businesses

New Zealand businesses will have a better shot at winning government contracts as a result of changes to government procurement rules, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis

8 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

More relief for families and businesses

Today’s 50 basis point Official Cash Rate reduction will further ease pressure on Kiwi households and businesses, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Today’s Official Cash Rate

8 Oct 2025Louise Upston

Frontline partnerships deliver job seeker support

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says a concerted focus by MSD on frontline partnerships is helping better prepare jobseekers to match with prospective