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20 Oct 2025Todd McClay

New methane research barn boosts farmer options

The Government has invested $8 million in lower methane dairy genetics research Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has said at the opening of a new state-of-the-art methane

20 Oct 2025Chris Bishop

Inflation remains within target band

Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the latest figures showing inflation remaining within the Reserve Bank’s target range. Stats NZ reported today that annual Consumers

19 Oct 2025Louise Upston

Welfare sanctions expand to job searches, upskilling

The Traffic Light System expands from tomorrow with the launch of two more non-financial sanctions focused on job searches and upskilling, Social Development and Employment Minister

19 Oct 2025Judith Collins

Open letter to the people of New Zealand

To the patients, students and families affected by this week’s planned strike, The Government regrets the impact on you, your children and your families that is

17 Oct 2025Erica Stanford

$100 million reinvested into more classrooms

The Government’s relentless focus on driving efficiencies and value for money in school property has freed up $100 million to reinvest into more new, safe, warm

17 Oct 2025Suze Redmayne

News from Suze - October 2025

It's been a busy few months in the electorate and in Wellington. The new electorate boundaries for the 2026 General Election were confirmed in August, and

16 Oct 2025Simon Watts

Our enduring approach to a changing climate

The Government has released New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Framework to ensure people know what risks they face and what the plan is to address them,

16 Oct 2025Christopher Luxon

Statement on the passing of Rt Hon Jim Bolger

It is with deep sadness that I acknowledge the passing of The Right Honourable Jim Bolger ONZ PC, former Prime Minister of New Zealand. Jim Bolger

16 Oct 2025Louise Upston

More job seekers finding employment

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says the Government’s approach to tackling unemployment continues to make progress despite a challenging economic environment. “Despite tough

16 Oct 2025Erica Stanford

Teaching the Basics Brilliantly: New curriculum, resources and assessment tools

The Government is delivering on its commitment to lift student achievement, with new curriculum updates, resources, and assessments rolling out from Term 4, Education Minister Erica

15 Oct 2025Chris Bishop

70+ new social homes on the way for Northland

More than 70 new social homes will be delivered in Northland by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “Our Government backs social housing,

14 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

Plan to ease home lending restrictions welcomed

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s intention to relax restrictions on lending, making it easier for first home buyers to get started. “Home

12 Oct 2025Todd McClay

Government sets methane targets for 2050

The Coalition Government has today announced science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050, providing farmers and exporters with a clear pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity

12 Oct 2025Paul Goldsmith

Going, going, gone: cars auctioned over unpaid court fines

The Government’s trial of clamping or seizing cars of people not paying court fines is expanding after returning more than $225,000 and seizing 115 vehicles, Justice

11 Oct 2025Simeon Brown

Three-day postnatal stays for new mums

The Government will adopt National MP Catherine Wedd’s member’s Bill to better support mothers and babies in the critical days following birth, Health Minister Simeon Brown

10 Oct 2025Simeon Brown

Interest sought for new Drury hospital site

The first step towards building a new hospital in South Auckland has been taken, with the procurement process underway from today to secure land in Drury

9 Oct 2025Nicola Willis

Government spending falls as percentage of GDP

Today’s government financial statements for 2024/25 are the first to fully reflect decisions made by the current Government and show the progress being made in getting

9 Oct 2025Tama Potaka

Clear regulations for methamphetamine in rentals

Tenants and landlords will soon benefit from clear rules for safely managing methamphetamine residue in rental properties, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “For too long,