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23 Jul 2026Louise Upston

Relieving pressure on facilities in tourism hotspots

The Government is investing $3.8 million to improve public toilet facilities in two of New Zealand’s busiest visitor destinations, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced

23 Jul 2026Tama Potaka

Partnering to support Māori-led housing solutions

Ownership of 11 temporary homes at Ōmāhu Marae in Hawke’s Bay has been transferred from the Government to Ōmāhu 2R Māori Reservation and Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi

23 Jul 2026Chris Bishop · Mark Mitchell

Christchurch Men's Prison PPP deal signed

The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the first redevelopment phase of Christchurch Men's Prison, formally locking in the project and clearing the

21 Jul 2026Nicola Willis

Fiscal discipline critical during global volatility

Today’s inflation figures show the impact of the global oil price shock, while reinforcing the Government’s prudent response to global volatility, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

20 Jul 2026Todd McClay

Select Committee report on the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill welcomed

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the Select Committee report on the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill is a significant step forward for the primary

18 Jul 2026Todd McClay

FIT members commit to smoother trade

Members of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership have committed to practical initiatives aimed at enhancing trade and reducing barriers at their meeting in

17 Jul 2026Todd McClay

New Zealand and Switzerland agree trade discussions

New Zealand and Switzerland have today agreed to establish a Trade and Investment Dialogue to explore an agreement on trade, economic security, e-commerce, investment and sustainability,

17 Jul 2026Tama Potaka

Bird flu work steps up - second case confirmed

Work on the ground will step up after confirmation today a single Kāhu, swamp harrier hawk, which was found in the Wairarapa, is the second bird

16 Jul 2026Paul Goldsmith · James Meager

Kiwis asked to help shape digital driver licences

Kiwis are one step closer to being able to carry digital drivers’ licences on their phones with public consultation on its design now underway, Associate Transport

16 Jul 2026Louise Upston

Latest figures continue year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work

New figures reveal further year-on-year improvements in the number of New Zealanders moving off benefit and into work. Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston

14 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Capital market reforms to power economic growth

The Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of its capital market reforms, aiming to lower the cost of raising money for Kiwi businesses and

11 Jul 2026Louise Upston · Mark Mitchell

Investment to support India-NZ 100 Years of Unity through Sport

The Government will invest from the Events Boost Fund to support the India-New Zealand 100 Years of Unity through Sport programme, say Sport and Recreation Minister,

9 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Manufacturing growth surges to five-year high

New Zealand's manufacturing sector has posted its strongest month of growth in nearly five years, with new data showing activity surging to its highest level since

9 Jul 2026Todd McClay

Government support for flood-hit Kaikōura farmers

The Government is providing $50,000 to the Farmers Adverse Events Trust to support flood-affected Kaikōura farmers, with Federated Farmers to match the funding through fundraising, Agriculture

6 Jul 2026Todd McClay

NZ-India FTA already boosting exports

New Zealand exporters are seeing major gains in India as demand grows for high-quality Kiwi products, and the Free Trade Agreement hasn’t even come into force

6 Jul 2026Todd McClay

Greens and Labour reignite war on farming

A Labour-Green government would wreck New Zealand’s economy by reigniting its war on farmers, slashing exports, costing jobs and making the country poorer, National Party Agriculture

5 Jul 2026Todd McClay

National to pursue the next billion customers

National has committed to secure New Zealand’s next billion customers by pursuing trade negotiations with seven new economies in the next five years as it launches

4 Jul 2026Todd McClay

Government supporting Wairarapa farmers after heavy rain

The Government is working closely with farmers and rural communities in the Wairarapa to assess the impacts of recent heavy rain, which has damaged local roads