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19 May 2026Nicola Willis · Paul Goldsmith

Public service to be overhauled

The Government is embarking on a fundamental overhaul of the public service to improve services, lift productivity and deliver better value for money, Finance Minister Nicola

18 May 2026Louise Upston

Bill to strengthen disability support

The Government has today introduced the Disability Support Services Bill to Parliament, providing clarity and stability to the system which supports thousands of disabled New Zealanders.

18 May 2026Erica Stanford

Proposed amendments to Education System Reform Bill to be considered

The Government is continuing to strengthen New Zealand’s education system, with several amendments to the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill set to be considered

18 May 2026Todd McClay · Nicola Grigg

Southland farmers to benefit under improved farm plan system

The Government is extending the timeframe for Southland farmers to submit freshwater farm plans to ensure they can benefit from the updated national system to be

17 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Tougher sentences for sexual offending

National will continue to ensure there are real consequences for crime by abolishing good character assessments at sentencing for all sexual offending, National’s Justice Spokesperson Paul

16 May 2026Erica Stanford

Details of NCEA replacement confirmed

New Zealand’s new senior secondary qualifications will provide clearer, more credible recognition of student achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “We want young people leaving school

15 May 2026James Meager

$100m+ Wellington Airport project Fast-tracked

Fast-track approval has been granted to a significant Wellington infrastructure project which will safeguard the International Airport’s long-term operations, protect critical assets, create two kororā (little

15 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Ensuring Treaty references are consistent

The Government has agreed to amend 19 pieces of legislation to ensure references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi are clear and consistent, Justice

15 May 2026Chris Penk

First Kiwi Space Activators announced

Space Minister Chris Penk today announced the first recipients of the Kiwi Space Activator, a pilot programme helping to move novel space technology from the lab

15 May 2026Chris Bishop

Fourth renewable energy project fast-tracked

The continued operation of the Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Bay of Plenty has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development

15 May 2026Chris Bishop

Statutory guidance issued to help protect Kiwis’ rights

The Minister for Regulation and the Attorney‑General have today issued joint statutory guidance to support consistent application of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 (the Act) across

15 May 2026Todd McClay · Cameron Brewer

Growers benefit as Govt strengthens plant rights

The Government is strengthening plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments underpinning high‑value exports, regional jobs and global demand for New Zealand produce, Trade and Investment

15 May 2026Simeon Brown

Nurses vote to accept new pay offer

Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreements for members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). “I am pleased

14 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Move-on orders legislation introduced

The Government has introduced legislation today which provides Police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public

14 May 2026Simeon Brown

New gas data supports action to keep lights on

New Zealand's natural gas reserves have fallen sharply over the past year, and the latest figures show why the Government is working hard to secure the

14 May 2026Louise Upston

Targeting financial assistance to those most in need

The Government is making changes to ensure the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system by better targeting financial assistance to those most in need, Social Development

14 May 2026Nicola Willis

Communities to lead targeted social support

Communities will have more power to decide how social services funding is spent locally under a new approach being delivered through the Government’s Social Investment Fund,

14 May 2026Simeon Brown

Pharmac proposes improving access to type 2 diabetes medicines

Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to change funding criteria for three type 2 diabetes medicines based on clinical