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3 Jul 2026Chris Bishop · Simeon Brown

Sixth renewable energy project fast-tracked

The Māhinerangi Wind Farm project in Otago has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 26th project and the sixth renewable energy project to receive approval

1 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Common-sense fix eases costs for toy importers

This Government will recognise the toy standards of the United States and the European Union, so toys that meet those standards will be compliant in New

1 Jul 2026Simon Watts

Major milestone reached for Local Water Done Well

Every mainland council in New Zealand now has an approved water services delivery plan under Local Water Done Well, marking a major milestone in delivering more

1 Jul 2026Simeon Brown

Off-peak pricing to make power more affordable

New rules come into force today requiring the large power companies to provide customers with power plans that reflect the different costs of electricity throughout the

30 Jun 2026Louise Upston

NZ restaurants serve MICHELIN Guide success

New Zealand’s world-class hospitality sector is shining on the global stage, with MICHELIN Guide recognising Kiwi restaurants as must-visit destinations for food lovers, Tourism and Hospitality

25 Jun 2026Louise Upston

Tourism Policy Statement sets sector direction

The Government is setting a clear pathway to grow tourism so that New Zealand businesses, workers and communities see benefits, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston

25 Jun 2026Erica Stanford · Louise Upston

$215 million boost from new travel option

Travellers arriving on a new, simpler travel option for eligible Chinese and Pacific visitors have already brought $215 million into New Zealand’s economy in only six

25 Jun 2026Simeon Brown · Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

National to back cheaper, more resilient power

A re-elected National Government will strengthen New Zealand’s energy resilience and help lower power bills by supporting households to move to solar power. National will introduce

20 Jun 2026Nicola Willis

99.5 per cent benefiting from KiwiSaver change

99.5 per cent of people contributing to KiwiSaver through their wages or salaries can look forward to greater security in retirement thanks to the increase in

18 Jun 2026Nicola Willis

GDP shows underlying economic strength

Today’s GDP figures confirm the economy had real momentum at the beginning of this year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures put GDP growth

18 Jun 2026Cameron Brewer

Commonsense change to insurance reporting

The Government is bringing more common sense to mandatory climate reporting by removing health and life insurers from a regime they were never well suited to,

17 Jun 2026Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Additional $14.5 million support for rough sleepers

More support is on the way for people experiencing homelessness, with the Government expanding outreach and support services to six new locations, and extending proven initiatives

17 Jun 2026Simon Watts · Chris Penk

Speeding up council reports to get building faster

New changes are halving the amount of time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums (PIMs), allowing building work to get underway more quickly, Building

16 Jun 2026Cameron Brewer

Government backs AI support for small business

New Zealand's small businesses are getting a boost of AI-powered support to unlock new growth opportunities with new Government funding announced today, Minister for Small Business

14 Jun 2026Nicola Willis

Labour challenged to come clean on $18.2b bill

Labour challenged to come clean on $18.2b bill Labour needs to come clean about how it is going to close the $18.2 billion gap between its

11 Jun 2026Todd McClay

Food and fibre exports set to hit record $64.3 billion

New Zealand’s farmers and growers are powering the economy with exports set to reach a record $64.3 billion, Forestry and Trade Minister Todd McClay announced today.

10 Jun 2026Todd McClay

Land Use Flexibility: empowering forestry and wood through tech

The Government is backing the New Zealand’s forestry sector’s innovation and sustainable productivity, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Greater land use flexibility results in prosperity through

10 Jun 2026Todd McClay

Land Use Flexibility: empowering horticulture

The Government is empowering New Zealand’s horticulture sector with greater land use flexibility, enabling innovation and sustainable productivity, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Greater land use