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9 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Government funds and delivers new school in 18 months

The first new school announced by the Government is open from today in Flat Bush following a blessing this morning, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “A

4 Feb 2026Nicola Willis

Additional 15,000 jobs welcomed

The growing number of people in work is good news for New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Stats NZ data released today shows an additional

4 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Māori education package and draft curriculum release as school starts

As the draft curriculum in te reo Māori is released for Term 1, Education Minister Erica Stanford is announcing a set of Māori education resources and

3 Feb 2026Nicola Willis

Labour opens door to further tax increases

When asked by Herald Now this morning, Chris Hipkins repeatedly refused to rule out expanding his Capital Gains Tax, after telling New Zealanders last year that

3 Feb 2026Louise Upston

Driver Licence Support programme changing lives

Helping New Zealand job seekers get their driver licence is one of the best ways to help them get a job and Government-funded driver training is

3 Feb 2026Simeon Brown

Midwives to deliver more vaccinations to help protect families

Midwives are now able to offer a wider range of funded immunisations, supporting families from pregnancy through the early months of a child’s life, Health Minister

3 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

Changes to the driver licensing system announced

The Government is updating New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) to make it cheaper and easier for young people to get their driver’s licence, Transport

2 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Assessment and reporting changes for parents shine light on learning

Students returning to school this week will benefit from a significant change designed to give parents clearer, more consistent information about how their children are progressing

2 Feb 2026Simeon Brown · Matt Doocey

More graduate doctors set to train on the West Coast

The West Coast will benefit from a stronger, home-grown rural health workforce, with a newly coordinated rural hospital medicine and specialist GP training programme officially starting

1 Feb 2026Matt Doocey

Faster access to ADHD support coming

Following the changes made today, more New Zealanders with ADHD will have faster access to support as a result of changes to who can assess, diagnose,

1 Feb 2026Simeon Brown

Easier prescriptions put more money in patients’ pockets

Starting today, New Zealanders can receive prescriptions for up to 12-months, saving them money and simplifying access to medicines, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is

30 Jan 2026Erica Stanford

Support for schools and families affected by weather event

The Government is rolling out support to schools, kura and families in Northland and Gisborne to minimise potential disruptions, Education Minister Erica Stanford said. “Our thoughts

29 Jan 2026Louise Upston

Emergency payments following North Island Severe Weather Event

Civil Defence payments will be available for people affected by the severe weather in specific areas of Northland, Bay of Plenty and East Coast to help

29 Jan 2026Nicola Willis · Erica Stanford

First specialist schools in 50 years to be built

For the first time in almost 50 years, the Government is building new day specialist schools that will support children with high and complex needs to

29 Jan 2026Greg Fleming

New Zealand to move forward on modern slavery legislation

New Zealand is about to have fit-for-purpose modern slavery legislation, with National and Labour working together to make it happen, National MP for Maungakiekie Greg Fleming

28 Jan 2026Judith Collins

Collins to leave politics to head Law Commission

Minister and National MP for Papakura Hon Judith Collins KC is honoured that she will be appointed President of the Law Commission: Te Aka Matua o

28 Jan 2026Tama Potaka

Motorhomes on way for weather-displaced people

The Government is deploying motorhomes to quickly support people displaced by recent severe weather, with 10 motorhomes making their way to Northland Te Tai Tokerau today,

28 Jan 2026Nicola Willis

Budget date announced

The Government will set out its financial intentions for the coming year on 28 May when it delivers the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.