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3 Dec 2025Louise Upston

Amped to the max: first boost for Kiwi events

The first tranche of the Government’s major events funding announced today showcases many exciting international and homegrown music acts, sports matches, arts and cultural events kicking

1 Dec 2025Simon Watts

Getting rates under control for ratepayers

The Government has agreed to progress a rates cap to help councils keep rates increases under control and reduce pressure on household budgets, Local Government Minister

1 Dec 2025Scott Simpson

Open Banking goes live for Kiwi customers

Open banking goes live today, opening the door to faster loan approvals, easier bill management, and personalised budgeting insights, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson

27 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Todd McClay

Making global trade easier for NZ businesses

The Government is clearing the path for Kiwi exporters by reducing trade barriers affecting approximately $600 million worth of exports so businesses can compete, grow, and

26 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Positive Reserve Bank outlook heartening

Kiwi families and businesses will be heartened by the Reserve Bank’s positive outlook for 2026 on the back of another reduction in the Official Cash Rate,

26 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

New one-stop shop for supermarket builds

The Christchurch City Council has been selected to serve as a one-stop consenting authority for large-scale supermarket developments. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the new service

25 Nov 2025Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Simpler, more cost-effective local government

The Government has announced proposals that would fundamentally simplify how we plan our cities and regions and make it far easier to build the future New

19 Nov 2025Tama Potaka

Zero households in Emergency housing in Rotorua

The Government has officially ended the use of Contracted Emergency Housing (CEH) motels in Rotorua, taking the number of households in CEH from its peak of

18 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Help for home buyers welcomed

Changes to bank lending rules that will help people to buy their first homes have been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. The Reserve Bank has

18 Nov 2025Todd McClay

Bilateral Investment Treaty with UAE now in force - Business Council created

The NZ-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (NZ-UAE BIT) has entered into force, providing another framework to promote greater economic cooperation between our two countries, Trade and Investment

18 Nov 2025Todd McClay

New initiative launched at first Future of Investment and Trade Partnership meeting

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay joined Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership members to launch a new initiative to bolster supply chain resilience in

17 Nov 2025Scott Simpson

New scam protections for consumers to kick off Fraud Awareness Week

The Government is introducing new legal protections so banks, telecommunications providers and digital platforms can act faster to block suspected online scams, Commerce and Consumer Affairs

17 Nov 2025Todd McClay

New Zealand forestry and wood sector shines on successful India trade mission

New Zealand’s forestry and wood-processing sector has taken centre-stage during a highly successful trade mission to India, Forestry; Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. Mr

17 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Scott Simpson

Crackdown on underhand business practice

The Government is ratcheting up penalties for misleading advertising and other breaches of fair trading law to deter underhand business practice. “Once the changes take effect,

16 Nov 2025Todd McClay

Trade Minister cautiously welcomes US tariff relief on key exports

Minister for Trade and Investment; and Agriculture, Todd McClay, has cautiously welcomed the United States announcement this week removing the additional reciprocal tariffs on a range

13 Nov 2025Louise Upston

Aussies lead the way in tourism growth

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed official stats out today showing continued growth in New Zealand’s overseas visitor numbers, with Australian tourists continuing to

13 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Households getting more help with ECE costs

Thousands more households are now receiving FamilyBoost payments of $150 a fortnight or more thanks to the expansion of the scheme, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

10 Nov 2025Todd McClay

New China-NZ deals and partnerships worth $450m

Up to $450 million of new deals and partnerships were concluded this week at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay