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11 Feb 2026Louise Upston

International Convention Centre a major win for tourism and hospitality

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the official opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), the country’s largest conference, exhibition and entertainment

11 Feb 2026Tama Potaka

Housing support working for rough sleepers

The Government is making steady progress expanding Housing First support for people sleeping rough, with 199 lease agreements signed since actions were announced in September last

10 Feb 2026Louise Upston

Full steam ahead: more events set to ignite 2026

The Government is investing in a suite of events from the Bay of Islands to Tekapo, as part of its $70 million Major Events and Tourism

9 Feb 2026Simon Watts

Delivering LNG to support energy security

The Government will contract to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility in a critical step to strengthen New Zealand’s energy security and support economic

4 Feb 2026Nicola Willis

Additional 15,000 jobs welcomed

The growing number of people in work is good news for New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Stats NZ data released today shows an additional

3 Feb 2026Louise Upston

Driver Licence Support programme changing lives

Helping New Zealand job seekers get their driver licence is one of the best ways to help them get a job and Government-funded driver training is

29 Jan 2026Louise Upston

Emergency payments following North Island Severe Weather Event

Civil Defence payments will be available for people affected by the severe weather in specific areas of Northland, Bay of Plenty and East Coast to help

29 Jan 2026Nicola Willis · Erica Stanford

First specialist schools in 50 years to be built

For the first time in almost 50 years, the Government is building new day specialist schools that will support children with high and complex needs to

28 Jan 2026Tama Potaka

Motorhomes on way for weather-displaced people

The Government is deploying motorhomes to quickly support people displaced by recent severe weather, with 10 motorhomes making their way to Northland Te Tai Tokerau today,

28 Jan 2026Nicola Willis

Budget date announced

The Government will set out its financial intentions for the coming year on 28 May when it delivers the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

28 Jan 2026Todd McClay

Government provides additional support for storm hit farmers and growers

The Government is increasing assistance for farmers and growers affected by recent severe weather, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. “Significant

26 Jan 2026Tama Potaka

Accommodation support for recent severe weather events

The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today to support people displaced by recent severe weather events affecting parts of the North Island, including

15 Jan 2026Louise Upston

Regional Tourism Boost: welcoming more visitors

More international visitors will be exploring regional New Zealand this year, thanks to a $3.69 million investment from the second round of the Government’s Regional Tourism

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Electrifying growth: Infrastructure and energy RMA national direction changes

The Government’s important changes to boost infrastructure delivery, including our supply of renewable energy come into effect today, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Energy Minister

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Todd McClay

Updated National direction for Natural Hazards and Highly Productive Land

The Government’s changes to improve the way productive land and natural hazard risks are managed take effect today, freeing up land for development and supporting greater

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Chris Penk

Granny flat consent exemption takes effect

New Zealanders can now build granny flats in their backyards without needing building or resource consents, marking a milestone in the Coalition Government’s effort to expand

13 Jan 2026Shane Reti · Chris Penk

New pilot helps small businesses harness AI

A new pilot programme will help small businesses overcome barriers in accessing artificial intelligence tools that boost productivity and unlock growth, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister

11 Jan 2026Simon Watts

Making it easier to find cheap power plans

Open Electricity will help New Zealand homes and businesses plug in to the best power plan for their needs and drive better competition in our electricity