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17 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

Less than a year after it was refreshed, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is bringing $3.39 billion into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced

16 Feb 2026Chris Bishop · Simeon Brown · Louise Upston

More gigs, more goals, more growth: Eden Park planning restrictions eased

The Government is building Eden Park’s future as a major events venue, making significant changes to local planning rules that have been holding Eden Park back

16 Feb 2026Louise Upston

State of Origin heads to New Zealand

In an historic moment, New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin match next year at Eden Park, a major event expected to draw thousands

13 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

Less than a year after it was refreshed, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is bringing $3.39 billion into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced

13 Feb 2026Todd McClay

NZ-Singapore e-certification arrangement to boost trade in food & primary products

New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement that will streamline trade and reduce costs, Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay

12 Feb 2026Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan is working

One year on from the announcement of Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan, the agency is getting its books back in order and improving performance – delivering lower

12 Feb 2026Judith Collins

Space launch limits increased to support growth

A huge increase in the number of space launches allowed from New Zealand will enable our space and advanced aviation sectors to continue their rapid growth,

12 Feb 2026Simeon Brown

Exploring AI to support breast screening services

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being explored as a way to support breast screening services and improve early detection for women across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon

12 Feb 2026Nicola Willis

Investment Boost driving real investment, lifting productivity

The Government’s Investment Boost is already changing investment behaviour, bringing projects forward, increasing scale, and lifting productivity across the economy, Minister for Economic Growth Nicola Willis

11 Feb 2026Nicola Willis

Independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy

The Government has instigated an independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the purpose of the

11 Feb 2026Louise Upston

International Convention Centre a major win for tourism and hospitality

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the official opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), the country’s largest conference, exhibition and entertainment

11 Feb 2026Chris Penk

Nearly 40,000 more building products approved

Thousands more plumbing and drainage products already used widely in Australia can now be accessed easily by Kiwi tradies and do-it-yourself homeowners. “The Government is focused

11 Feb 2026Tama Potaka

Housing support working for rough sleepers

The Government is making steady progress expanding Housing First support for people sleeping rough, with 199 lease agreements signed since actions were announced in September last

10 Feb 2026Louise Upston

Full steam ahead: more events set to ignite 2026

The Government is investing in a suite of events from the Bay of Islands to Tekapo, as part of its $70 million Major Events and Tourism

10 Feb 2026Louise Upston

Disability support improvements begin

From this week, a new nationally consistent approach will begin to benefit disabled people, families and carers who use supports funded by Disability Support Services (DSS).

10 Feb 2026National Party

Matthew French selected as National’s candidate in Taieri

Matthew French has been selected by local party members as National’s candidate in Taieri for the 2026 General Election. Mr French has lived in the Taieri

9 Feb 2026Simon Watts

Delivering LNG to support energy security

The Government will contract to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility in a critical step to strengthen New Zealand’s energy security and support economic

9 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

Labour’s competing stories on Te Pati Māori

Chris Hipkins and one of his most senior MPs are telling different stories about Labour’s relationship with Te Pati Māori, senior National MP Chris Bishop says.