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8 Nov 2025Blair Cameron

Blair Cameron selected as National’s candidate in Nelson

Blair Cameron has been selected by local party members as National’s candidate in Nelson for the 2026 General Election. Blair was National’s candidate at the 2023

8 Nov 2025Todd McClay

McClay to promote trade in China, UAE, India, Singapore and Australia

Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay left yesterday to visit China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, Singapore and Australia to strengthen trade relationships and

7 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Boosting New Zealand’s film industry

The Government is making targeted updates to the International Screen Production Rebate to ensure New Zealand remains a competitive and attractive destination for global film, television,

7 Nov 2025Matt Doocey

Gumboot Friday continuing to deliver results

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is pleased to celebrate Gumboot Friday today, a fantastic initiative helping thousands of young people access free mental health support faster.

6 Nov 2025Shane Reti

Protecting New Zealand from infectious disease

The Government will invest $75 million to boost New Zealand’s resilience to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness, says Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane

6 Nov 2025Louise Upston

Michelin adds New Zealand to the menu

New Zealand is welcoming the Michelin Guide for the first time, showcasing our country’s incredible food and wine to an international audience, as well as boosting

6 Nov 2025Chris Bishop

Widened scope for co-investment in new gas

The Coalition Government has broadened the scope and terms of a $200 million commercial co-investment fund designed to boost New Zealand’s constrained gas supply and reduce

5 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Jobs data shows importance of driving economic growth

Labour market statistics released today highlight the importance of the Government’s ongoing work to rebuild the economy and deliver more job opportunities for Kiwis, Finance Minister

5 Nov 2025Shane Reti

New research grants to grow the economy

The Government will invest more than $80 million in research projects starting this year, for projects that have transformative potential for New Zealand’s economy, health, and

5 Nov 2025Matt Doocey

Delivering a better mental health crisis response

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has today announced the government is delivering more frontline workers and establishing new services for people in need of a

5 Nov 2025Paul Goldsmith

Crown settles with Ngāti Pāoa after 14 years

The Crown has settled 14 years of negotiations with Ngāti Paoa following legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Treaty for Waitangi Negotiations Paul Goldsmith

4 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Shane Reti

Backing innovation to boost farm productivity

A $1.2 million Government–industry investment through AgriZeroNZ into a breakthrough technology to cut agricultural emissions, reduce farm costs, and boost productivity, has been welcomed by Economic

4 Nov 2025Simon Watts

Improving New Zealand’s climate change act

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has released a new Assessment Framework for Carbon Removals, alongside a range of improvements to New Zealand’s climate change legislation. “The

3 Nov 2025Simeon Brown

Measles Immunisation Week campaign has launched

Health New Zealand is launching a major nationwide Measles Immunisation Week from 3–7 November, and the Government is urging all New Zealanders to check their immunisation

3 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Express lane for new supermarkets underway

The Government has today introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, creating a consenting express lane for new supermarkets. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says the Bill

3 Nov 2025Chris Bishop

Fast-track renewable energy project green-lit

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the first renewable energy project under the Fast-track Approvals Act. Genesis

2 Nov 2025Christopher Luxon

PM Luxon concludes Asia trip

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded his official visit to Malaysia and the Republic of Korea. On the final leg of the trip, Mr Luxon attended

31 Oct 2025Simeon Brown · Matt Doocey

Free blood testing now available in Te Anau and Wānaka

Free blood testing is being rolled out for nearly 24,000 people living in Te Anau and Wānaka, giving more rural New Zealanders access to healthcare closer