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3 Jul 2026Christopher Luxon

New Zealand to host Indian Prime Minister

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Prime Minister Modi’s

3 Jul 2026Nicola Grigg

Environmental Reporting Act amendment bill passes first reading

Legislation to update New Zealand’s environmental reporting regime passed its first reading in Parliament today, Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg says. “The Environmental Reporting Amendment

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

3 Jul 2026Erica Stanford

Curriculum release dates confirmed for Years 0-10

The updated National Curriculum for Years 0–10 will be released by 9 September 2026, following consultation with the education sector and the public, Education Minister Erica

2 Jul 2026Chris Penk

Backing Kiwi veterans with support extension

A further 1300 Defence veterans will have their service to New Zealand recognised through health, rehabilitation and financial support for deployment-related conditions, Veterans Minister Chris Penk

2 Jul 2026Chris Bishop

Common-sense transport rule changes confirmed

Children will legally be able to ride bikes on footpaths with a grown up alongside them, and e-scooters will be allowed in cycle lanes, under a

2 Jul 2026Erica Stanford

Nationwide roll-out of oral language programme to ECEs

The Government is funding a major expansion of the New Zealand-developed ENRICH programme to help young children build the language skills they need, Education Minister Erica

2 Jul 2026Chris Penk

Landmark bill to improve the building system and boost growth

Building system reforms are set to make construction easier, faster and more affordable while also strengthening protections for homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says.

2 Jul 2026Simeon Brown

Patients now the focus of the health system

Patients will be at the heart of New Zealand’s health system under legislation passed by Parliament today that strengthens accountability, reduces bureaucracy, and keeps the focus

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 2026Chris Bishop

Road cone crackdown gathers pace

The Government is fixing the basics by taking another step to end New Zealand's overuse of road cones, with councils from today required to adopt a

1 Jul 2026National Party

Coral Raukawa selected as National’s candidate in Te Tai Hauāuru for 2026

Rangitīkei District Councillor Coral Raukawa has been selected as the National Party’s candidate in Te Tai Hauāuru. Ms Raukawa was born a raised in Marton, but

1 Jul 2026Mark Mitchell

Launch of SafetyNet Critical Communications

Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has today welcomed a major milestone in New Zealand’s public safety sector with the launch of SafetyNet Critical

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

Home test will unlock lower bowel screening age

A home test rolling out nationwide will mean more New Zealanders can get faster assessment of bowel symptoms, while also helping free up specialist capacity needed

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

1 Jul 2026Matt Doocey

Registration of stillborn babies to be made easier

Grieving parents who are coping with stillbirth will be able to register their baby through a dedicated website, Whetūrangitia, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Losing

1 Jul 2026Zabeen Lateef

Dr Zabeen Lateef selected as National’s Remutaka candidate in 2026

Senior strategic adviser and governance professional Dr Zabeen Lateef has been selected as the National Party's candidate for Remutaka. Dr Lateef has spent more than a