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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

22 Jul 2026Erica Stanford

Calmer, quieter classrooms - as walls go up

Nearly 200 schools have begun the process of replacing open-plan classrooms with enclosed learning spaces to create quieter, calmer spaces more suited for learning, Education Minister

21 Jul 2026Nicola Grigg

Women’s governance pipeline grows through BoardConnector

The Ministry for Women’s database linking women with governance opportunities has more than doubled its first-year growth target as demand grows from women seeking board roles

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.

21 Jul 2026Penny Simmonds

$10 billion milestone highlights growing investment in New Zealand innovation

The Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) has now supported more than $10 billion invested by businesses in research and development (R&D) activity, Science, Technology and

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

20 Jul 2026Chris Bishop

Better planning for growth and environment

Resource Management Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court are welcoming the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill being reported back from the Environment

19 Jul 2026Paul Goldsmith

National will modernise consent laws

A re-elected National Government will modernise sexual consent laws to specify there must always be a "yes," rather than an absence of a "no," National's Justice

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 2026Christopher Luxon

Statement on Sir William Birch

Sir William Birch was a giant of the National Party and delivered more for our country than he would ever take credit for. His close to

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 2026Matt Doocey

Mental health response for Canterbury 111 calls

People in Canterbury experiencing mental distress have received support from a new mental health co-response team since it began operating, with early results showing the service

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

15 Jul 2026James Meager

Building the future of sika deer herd management

New Zealand’s valued sika deer in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks have been designated as the North Island’s first ever Herd of Special Interest (HOSI).

15 Jul 2026Chris Penk

National to make it easier to build the future

National will make it easier to build shops, offices and other commercial buildings by removing unnecessary delays and costs in the building consent system, National’s Building