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27 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Government acts on regulatory feedback to boost fuel resilience

The Government is preparing to remove or suspend regulatory barriers that make it harder for businesses and communities to cope with global fuel shocks, Minister for

27 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon · Todd McClay

Historic NZ-India FTA signed in New Delhi

New Zealand and India have today signed a once-in-a-generation Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will lead to more jobs and higher incomes for Kiwis, Prime Minister

26 Apr 2026Louise Upston

Rebuilding regional tourism after severe weather

The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair three of New Zealand’s Great Ride cycle trails following significant storm damage, plus marketing funding to aid

20 Apr 2026Todd McClay

Legal verification of India FTA complete and date for signing agreed

Legal verification of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been completed with both countries agreeing its signing on 27 April in New Delhi in

18 Apr 2026Kristine Asuncion

National selects Kristine Santos Asuncion in Dunedin

Local Dunedin business owner, Ashburton dairy farmer, and people and culture professional Kristine Asuncion has been selected as National’s candidate for Dunedin in the 2026 General

16 Apr 2026Louise Upston

Year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston, welcomes new figures out today showing more New Zealanders moved off benefit and into work over the year

16 Apr 2026Chris Bishop · James Meager

WoF and CoF A changes to save Kiwis billions

New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Certificate of Fitness A (CoF A) light vehicle inspection requirements will soon be significantly reformed, saving Kiwis time and

15 Apr 2026Simeon Brown

Expanded role for community pharmacists

From June, it will be easier and more affordable for parents to get treatment for their children for a range of common health conditions, with expanded

14 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Queenstown’s Ayrburn Screen Hub granted Fast-track approval

Fast-track approval has been granted for a screen hub, a full-service film and television production village in Queenstown. Waterfall Park Developments Limited lodged a substantive application

14 Apr 2026Louise Upston

New Zealand tourism continuing to rise

The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor numbers continue to rise, with particularly strong growth from people visiting from China over Chinese New

14 Apr 2026National Party

National selects suite of new Auckland candidates

National has selected four new candidates in Auckland, with Agnes Loheni standing in Waitākere, Ghouse Majeed in Manurewa, Sunil Kumar in Glendene and Rosemary Bourke in

13 Apr 2026Simeon Brown

Nationwide expansion of cancer treatment services

Thousands more New Zealanders will be able to access life-saving cancer treatment closer to home, with a nationwide expansion of community infusion services underway, Health Minister

13 Apr 2026Alexandra Davids

Alexandra Davids selected as National’s candidate in Christchurch East

Alexandra Davids has been selected as National’s Christchurch East candidate for the 2026 general election. Ms Davids is an experienced local government politician and community advocate,

11 Apr 2026Katie Milne

Katie Milne selected as National’s candidate in West Coast-Tasman

Former Federated Farmers President Katie Milne has been selected by local party members as National’s West Coast-Tasman candidate for the 2026 general election. Ms Milne is

10 Apr 2026Todd McClay

Govt encourages farmers, growers to be prepared

Farmers, growers and rural communities are encouraged to stay up-to-date with weather warnings and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities

10 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon · Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Landmark Auckland deal to unlock city’s potential

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new era

9 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Construction of new SH36 Hauraki Stream Bridge to begin this month

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that replacement of an aging culvert on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua will begin this month. “State Highway

9 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules

The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them,