19 May 2025Nicola WillisBudget 2025: Tax changes to promote growthThe Government is removing tax roadblocks to investment, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Budget 2025 sets aside $75 million over the next four years to encourageRead more
18 May 2025Simeon BrownBudget 2025: New and improved urgent and after-hours healthcareKiwis needing urgent health care will benefit from a big funding boost for urgent and after-hours healthcare services across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.Read more
17 May 2025Tama PotakaBudget 2025: Supporting safer communities with Māori WardensHe taonga rongonui te aroha ki te tangata. The great work Māori Wardens do to support communities and safety gets a boost in this year’s Budget,Read more
16 May 2025Nicola WillisBudget 2025: $577 million to support film and TV productionThe Government is providing certainty to New Zealand’s film industry by providing the funding needed to sustain the International Screen Production Rebate, Economic Growth Minister NicolaRead more
15 May 2025Nicola WillisBudget 2025: Social Investment Fund to help vulnerable KiwisVulnerable families and young New Zealanders will benefit from a new approach to the delivery of social services with a $275 million boost to Vote SocialRead more
14 May 2025Nicola Willis Greens and Labour two peas in a fiscally deluded podThe Greens “alternative” budget reveals their desire to live in a ludicrous la-la land, National Party finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “The mind boggles that –Read more
12 May 2025Erica StanfordBudget 2025: Extra maths help for students who need itThe Government is turbocharging student achievement in maths by ensuring extra help is available at every stage of primary and intermediate schooling, Education Minister Erica StanfordRead more
9 May 2025Erica StanfordBudget 2025: Invests in care system and improving redress for survivors of abuse in state careThe Government will strengthen the care system and improve redress for survivors in Budget 2025 in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse inRead more
4 May 2025Judith CollinsBudget 2025: New helicopters a commitment to global securityThe Defence Force’s ageing maritime helicopters will be replaced to increase the defensive and offensive capability and surveillance range of New Zealand’s frigates, Defence Minister JudithRead more
29 Apr 2025Nicola WillisBudget 2025: The Growth BudgetTēna koutou kātoa. Greetings everyone. Can I thank you Mark for that kind introduction and thank everyone who has taken the time to be here today.Read more
22 Apr 2025Louise UpstonFinancial support on the way for drought-hit farmersThe Government is making more financial support available for eligible farmers in many parts of the North Island and upper South Island to help with essentialRead more
17 Apr 2025Nicola WillisLatest figures confirm inflation back under controlThe latest inflation figures confirm inflation is back under control, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ reported today that inflation increased slightly to 2.5 perRead more
14 Apr 2025Louise UpstonTourism turbocharge takes New Zealand to the worldA major drive boosting New Zealand as an international travel destination will kick off with a $13.5 million turbocharge for global marketing activity, Tourism and HospitalityRead more
11 Apr 2025Chris Bishop · Tama PotakaNew partnerships for social housingThe Government is on track to deliver the 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024 and has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs).Read more
10 Apr 2025Mike ButterickNational MP’s Bill would cut hospo red tape“My Member’s Bill, which will cut unnecessary red tape for hospitality venues was drawn from the biscuit tin today,” MP for Wairarapa, Mike Butterick says. “TheRead more
10 Apr 2025Todd McClayGovernment moves quickly on NZ-UAE Trade Agreement to give Kiwis certaintyThe Government is moving quickly to ratify the New Zealand–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) this year, to give Kiwi exporters options and greaterRead more
9 Apr 2025Tim CostleyTim Costley - UpdateIn this month's edition: Tornado in Levin Our new local Youth MP The economy and US tariffs Anzac Day 2025 Five pieces of good news UpcomingRead more
